Development
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 by Michael Kanin
Development
Proposal explores Urban Rail funding options through TOD zones
An item proposed by Council Members Mike Martinez and Chris Riley that, in part, creates a restricted fund to draw development-based dollars from construction around rail stations drew some concern from Council Member Laura Morrison Tuesday. If approved, the Martinez…
Tuesday, October 1, 2013 by Elizabeth Pagano
Development
Dove Springs group wants fresh food, limited alcohol at new store
Representatives from the Dove Springs community and Austin Interfaith are hoping that a zoning change can be a positive one, as they continue to work with the property owner to help create a small oasis in one of the city’s…
Monday, September 30, 2013 by Elizabeth Pagano
Development
Council agrees to allow loading and unloading in downtown alleys
After a surprisingly lengthy debate on the issue, the City Council agreed to continue to allow downtown businesses to use alleys for loading and unloading, legally. At first glance, the idea of using alleys for that purpose may not…
Friday, September 27, 2013 by Elizabeth Pagano
Development
Council members approve changes to Short-Term Rental Ordinance
City Council approved tweaked regulations to the Short-Term Rental Ordinance that they hope will help smooth out the process, with debate over the issue Thursday turning out to be less contentious that many had expected. They voted 6-1 to…
Friday, September 27, 2013 by Michael Kanin
Development
Council approves SOS Ordinance variances for Garza Tract
After many years of debate and heartburn, members of the Austin City Council late Thursday night approved a set of Save Our Springs Ordinance variances for a stretch of land in Southwest Austin known as the Garza Tract. With the…
Friday, August 30, 2013 by Charlotte Moore
City Council
Split Council OKs settlement with Jeremiah Venture for development
After a contentious 6-year battle, Austin City Council members reached a settlement agreement Thursday with Jeremiah Venture LP. It came on a reluctant 4-3 vote. With the agreement, the group gets city support in a permitting process that could…
