Planning
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 by Chad Swiatecki
Planning
Report spells out Congress Avenue’s potential transformation
The future of Congress Avenue leading up to the state Capitol could see bicycles claiming the middle of the road as cars pass on both sides. That is one configuration in the discussion for an eventual makeover of the street…
Tuesday, August 22, 2017 by Caleb Pritchard
Housing
Council looks to adjust TOD density bonus programs
An extra helping of housing for low-income families could be coming to near East Austin soon thanks to action taken by City Council on Thursday.The body unanimously supported an item sponsored by Council Member Pio Renteria and aimed at allowing…
Thursday, July 13, 2017 by Elizabeth Pagano
Planning
St. Johns ‘project of change’ gets needed break
After months of compromise, the Board of Adjustment has opted to let a St. Johns work/live project live, despite lingering concerns from neighbors about entering into a new era of transportation-oriented development.In order to build a two-story, five-unit multifamily project…
Monday, June 19, 2017 by Joseph Caterine
Planning
Commission pushes for more affordable large apartments to increase school enrollment
Problems are rarely solved by doing what’s typical. That was the motto steering the Planning Commission at its most recent meeting, when members chose not to accept a proposal for a multifamily development with the usual shortage of three-bedroom apartments.Commissioners…
