The Code
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 by Sarah Morris, Nucleus Learning Network
The Code
Nucleus Learning Network Data Vis Series: Austin housing
Join Sarah Morris, a librarian who co-directs an educational nonprofit called Nucleus Learning Network, as she explores data visualization in a new series.Many Austinites are talking about, and expressing a range of opinions about, CodeNEXT, the new proposed Land Development…
Thursday, March 9, 2017 by Joseph Caterine
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Commission asks Council to delay CodeNEXT mapping
In an act of defiance to the momentum of the CodeNEXT juggernaut, the Zoning and Platting Commission passed a resolution at the closing of its March 7 meeting calling on City Council to direct Planning and Zoning Department staff and consultants…
Monday, January 23, 2017 by Caleb Pritchard
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Downtown commissioners hear about live music reforms
A proposed reform that would set new parameters for live music venues and their neighbors is still on pace for a City Council vote this March following scrutiny by the Downtown Commission last week.Alex Lopez, deputy director of Austin’s Economic…
Monday, December 12, 2016 by Michael Kanin
Land Development Code
Austin Monitor Radio: CodeNEXT update
CodeNEXT Citizens Advisory Group Chair Jim Duncan and Vice Chair Dave Sullivan join Austin Monitor publisher Mike Kanin to chat about the rewrite of Austin’s Land Development Code. Sponsored by Austin Water. Post is embedded below.
Monday, November 28, 2016 by Joseph Caterine
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BoA postpones interpretation case, disappoints developer
During a special called meeting on Nov. 21, the Board of Adjustment voted to postpone an interpretation case to its next meeting on Dec. 12. Leah Bojo, a senior manager at Drenner Group representing PSW Real Estate, cried “No!” from…
Friday, September 2, 2016 by Elizabeth Pagano
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Council approves Tenant Relocation Ordinance
Affordable housing, and the question of how to get it, has dominated the conversation at City Hall these past few years. This year, City Council has also wrestled with the issue of how to protect residents currently in some of…
