Development
Friday, November 8, 2019 by Ryan Thornton
Land Development Code
Planning Commission links impervious cover to affordable housing
The Land Development Code draft relies heavily on expanded affordable housing bonus opportunities to reach its nearly 400,000-unit capacity. Altogether, the bonuses would net just under 180,000 units, with about 9,000 of those income-restricted. But site regulations like impervious cover…
Thursday, November 7, 2019 by Jessi Devenyns
Preservation
In the midst of preservation push, city permits demolition of church
After the Historic Landmark Commission initiated historic zoning for the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 1711 E. Oltorf St. last July, the status of the midcentury, A-frame church became tenuous as its integrity continued to degrade month after month.Finally,…
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 by Jessi Devenyns
Preservation
Rendon House deemed worthy of preservation due to exceptional merit of its prior owner
Edward Rendon Sr.’s contributions to the East Austin community have never been in question. However, whether or not his house is eligible to be zoned historic to commemorate his efforts has become a subject of debate.Rendon was an activist who…
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 by Ryan Thornton
Zoning
Milky Way property zoned for single-family condos, with conditions
City Council has taken action on a zoning case at the city’s western edge that some residents and environmental advocates say could result in catastrophe.Before Council approved the request Thursday, Joyce Statz, president of Austin Firewise Alliance, framed the danger…
Monday, November 4, 2019 by Jo Clifton
Housing
Council OKs tax credits for affordable housing
Council gave its blessing Thursday to an application for low-income housing tax credits issued through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, for the redevelopment of a 62-unit affordable housing project to be known as the Oaks on North…
Friday, November 1, 2019 by Chad Swiatecki
Planning
‘Statesman’ site moves forward while staffers work on financing, governance for district
City staff has offered the first round of comments and requests for more information on the redevelopment plans for the 18.9 acres of waterfront property currently occupied by the Austin American-Statesman, with the site seen as the centerpiece of the…
