City Council Moves Along From the Ballot to the Budget

4700 Riverside inches forward, propositions tweaked

"...future buildout exceeds the affordability requirements of the city's density bonus program (by using the site's existing standards, rather..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Housing Plan, Stadium Vote in Council Spotlight

Still to come this spring: child-friendly policy, land use code reboot

"...resolution to create the framework for a new, citywide density bonus program, which he envisions will allow affordable housing..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Introducing CodeNEXT Draft Three

Now the fun begins

"...to build mixed use if they opt into the density bonus program to provide some affordable units (at 60%..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council: ADUs Coming to Your Neighborhood?

Land-use advocates at AURA are calling on Council to approve the ADU ordinance

"...a public hearing considering an ordinance to revise the density bonus program for planned unit developments – in theory..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: No Tubes for You!

Tubing, 24-hour bike trails, and zoning on this week's agenda

"...Also déjà vu is whether to extend the Downtown Density Bonus Program into the Rainey Street neighborhood; last week's..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Plenty More Where That Came From

"...was ducked for now (see above), and the long-awaited Density Bonus Program becomes effective July 8 ("Density Bonus Program..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Council Preview: What Can We Afford?

Council takes on affordable housing, downtown development, and helicopters

"...Austin, and 2) an update on the Downtown Plan Density Bonus Program – the persistently embattled attempt to tie..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Watch Out for Angry Penguins

Council takes on Downtown density and the Summer X Games

"...Simmering controversies over the Down­town Density Bonus Program (Item 79) and shared city park parking..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Council Previews Fall's Main Event: A Land Development Code Revision

A code, foretold

"...supporting more housing (specifically, more affordable housing) citywide, increased density in and around urban neighborhoods, and land use planning..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

CodeNEXTension

CodeNEXT timeline punted back three months

"...still "some major gaps." The letter states that increased density could create an increased flood risk if new, missing-middle..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

News Roundup: Planned Parenthood, Piñatas, & Pink Bikinis

City Council goes long

"...flats”), and began the process of revising the development “density bonus program,” intending to require more “on-site” affordable housing..."

Oct. 19, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Council: Walking With the Dead

City Council repeals project duration, holds its breath

"...a majority to endorse ordinance codification of the Downtown Density Bonus Program in advance of the completion of the..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Eco Hotel vs. Historic Preservation

A new hotel poses challenge to Warehouse District

"...zoning – which gives away entitlements without requiring specific "density bonus" community benefits – because otherwise its proposed new..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Plaza Saltillo’s Affordable Habitat

Habitat for Humanity in line for new density bonuses at two Fourth Street addresses

"...amended the development's existing regulating plan to include additional density bonuses. Habitat recently acquired 1409 and 1411 E. Fourth..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

How Does TDR Work?

"...zoning. To create a market for TDR, and the density bonus program as a whole, ROMA Design Group and..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Council to Approve More Ambitious Development Reforms, and Considers Displacement

City aims to lower housing cost, considers displacement risk

"...federal authorities to produce the kind of large-scale housing programs (such as those launched by the federal government in..."

May 17, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Homeowners Sue to Block Code Changes Meant to Increase Affordability

The same group won a suit in 2020 over land use reforms

"...year: a new tier in the Vertical Mixed Use density bonus program, modest reforms to compatibility regulations, and changes..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Wants More Housing Near Project Connect Stations

Bring on the trains

"...which could open 10 years from now. But “transit-supportive density” can also spur usage of other, non-car types of..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mixed-Use Riverside Project Moves Forward

Planning Commission recommends rezoning to Council

"...become a flashpoint for the broader civic debate over density and gentrification. Protesters turned out in force Tuesday night,..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

CodeNEXT Version 2: The Final Countdown

Marathon land use commission meeting precipitates close of public comment period

"...the affordability session highlighted "big, structural concerns" with the density bonus program, reiterating session comments that suggested Austin's previous..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

How Green Grows My County?

'Greenprints' aim to protect our most precious natural lands

"...the city. For the city of Austin's current bond-acquisition program, the Travis Co. greenprint is being used to identify..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Breaking Down What the HOME Initiative’s Passing Means for Austin

Council approves HOME phase one, looks ahead to phase two

"...income-restricted (that's a set-aside rate of 33%; other affordability programs typically require 10% of units be affordable)...."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Beside the Point: Planning What's Affordable

The Downtown Austin Plan comes lumbering toward its official adoption

"...additional height, who might otherwise enter into the Downtown Density Bonus Program (to underwrite affordable housing and other community..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Council: Cash on Hand

City's RISE and RENT funds ready to deliver relief

"...(RENT) and Relief in a State of Emergency (RISE) programs...."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Hall Hustle: Sounds like a Plan ... of the Plan ... for the Plan, or ...

A budget's work is never done

"...on a Spelman campaign promise: a neighborhood matching fund program. As described on the campaign trail, the program, modeled..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Land Development Code: What's New in Draft Two

A look at the latest version of Austin's revised land use rules

"...• A new density bonus program is available in all such "vulnerable" areas,..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Council: Another Quiet Dais?

Agenda features the CURE and a list of proposed audits

"...small exceptions), a category that allows additional height or density – the resolution argues – without commensurate community benefits...."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

A Council’s Work Is Never Done

Agenda features budget, the future of AE, and a whole lotta housing

"...• TODal Density: District 3 Council Mem­ber Pio Renteria and his co-sponsors..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council Recap: Social Services Win

Council approves multimillion plan to fund social services contracts

"...CM Delia Garza also spoke in favor of the programs, saying they’re research-based and have demonstrable evidence of helping..."

April 1, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council: Labor Protections and Job Evaluations

Marc Ott's job performance goes up for debate this week

"...a resolution (Item 21) allowing partial use of the Density Bonus Program fee-in-lieu option under the Plaza Saltillo Transit..."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

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