Development
Thursday, November 21, 2019 by Jessi Devenyns
Land Development Code
Historic Landmark Commission expresses displeasure at preservation efforts in LDC draft
As Council’s first vote on the new Land Development Code draft inches ever closer, the Historic Landmark Commission publicly weighed in at its Nov. 18 meeting – and its reaction was not a positive one. Of particular concern was the…
Thursday, November 21, 2019 by Chad Swiatecki
Housing
Anti-displacement advocates seek $2 billion from tech giants to fund housing
A new consortium of community activists has challenged Austin’s biggest technology employers to step forward with $2 billion to fund programs and nonprofits committed to fighting displacement of working-class residents.The Development Without Displacement Coalition held its first press conference Wednesday…
Thursday, November 21, 2019 by Ryan Thornton
Zoning
Council makes first move for Tarrytown food truck zoning case
David Kanne, the owner of a Tarrytown multifamily residential lot, wants to build a family-friendly play area with a food truck over what today is a filled-in pool and patio on an underused corner of his property at 2401 Winsted…
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 by Jessi Devenyns
Land Development Code
How heritage tree regulations change under new draft code
Transition zones have proved to be a divisive topic at City Hall during the ongoing discussions about the Land Development Code draft.These zones, which are meant to promote “missing middle” housing options and increase density, are raising eyebrows due to…
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 by Jo Clifton
Land Development Code
Council argues over adopting zoning map
City Council still has at least two more work sessions and a public hearing in which to understand and hash out differences of opinion about the new Land Development Code before Dec. 9, the first of three readings to adopt…
Monday, November 18, 2019 by Jessi Devenyns
Planning
Council approves amendments to city code and new floodplain maps
City Council has unanimously approved amendments to the city code redefining what constitutes the 25-year and 100-year floodplains in Austin. The changes also amend floodplain regulations and expand staff’s ability to approve residential redevelopment within the expanded floodplains.The proposed code…
