Let the Sun Shine In!

Council buys solar, supports Planned Parenthood, fingerprints TNCs

"...• Revise the “density bonus program” governing development entitlements, hoping to incentivize more..."

Oct. 21, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Then There's This: Council's Version of Sine Die

Packed agenda address affordability, wages, waivers, and more

"...meeting. The proposal (Item 94) would allow for greater density on Oak Creek Village, a HUD-backed multi- family complex in..."

June 28, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: A Movable Feast

City data, apps, and more turkey talk

"...of data sets the city will release, which enterprising programmers, us journos, and citizens alike can mine and refine...."

Nov. 25, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Council Weighs Choices on Eastside Housing and SAVES Fund

Trying to find the best worst option

"...Drenner Group, is proposing to use the Affordability Unlocked density bonus program that is increasingly being used by developers..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Too Little Affordable Housing, or Too Much?

Two Southeast projects divide dais; APD’s state grants OK’d

"...funding for victims services, the mental health first responders program, and processing evidence for sexual assault cases...."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Notes: All About AE?

This week, the Council takes on urban density, grandfathering, and parking

"...briefing (Item 51) features the Parking Reduction Incent­ive Pilot Program, followed conveniently (Item 52) by the Air Quality Program..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Think Globally, Act Locally

Planning for mobility, hoping for democracy

"...election, and the city Public Works Department's Urban Trails Program is leading the design process. See the plans and..."

March 18, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: Reasons for Optimism

A manageable agenda? Heard that one before.

"...request. The overhaul includes implementation of a small business program and an emphasis on affordable housing and other community..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Daily Hustle: 4/14/10

Gotta get over the hump

"...about the city's application for Google's “fiber for communities” program, and gets a presentation on “Trash to Treasure –..."

April 14, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Greg Casar and Eddie Rodriguez Fight for the Progressive Mantle in TX-35

The two candidates race to the left

"...a bill that expanded the state's free school breakfast program, reaching around 700,000 children across the state. Republicans opposed..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...hearings on homestead preservation districts, a look at the density bonus program for planned unit developments ... and plenty..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature

Council: Taking It to Committee

Council members talk TNC and STR regulation

"...• Density Bonus Program: Council is pressing for more on-site affordable..."

Oct. 28, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: Ora Houston's Nightmare

Night of the living acronyms

"...• Planned Unit Developments: The city's Density Bonus Program for PUDs was a controversial issue for..."

July 31, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council Preview: The Budget ... and Everything Else

After a daylong budget work session, the Council still have a lot to take on

"...Bill Spelman/Laura Morrison/Kathie Tovo proposal to toughen the Down­town Density Bonus Program (promoting affordable units) to make it harder..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Everything Old Is New Again

Council considers the East Riverside Corridor, Downtown Austin, and Barton Springs

"...codify that part of the DAP that addresses the density bonus program – a matter of sharp contention on..."

March 29, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Council work session last week, specifically applying the Downtown Density Bonus Program to the redevelopment...."

May 10, 2024 News Feature

Affordable Housing and How to Get More Keeps Council Busy

What happened last week and what's on this week's Council agenda

"...meeting were deep anxieties about expanding the vertical mixed-use density bonus program, designed to create affordable housing on Austin's..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Inching Toward Higher Heights to Get More Housing

Advocates for low-income tenants urge a go-slow approach

"...were deep anxieties about expanding the Vertical Mixed Use density bonus program, designed to create affordable housing on Austin’s..."

June 13, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Rodriguez Attacks Casar Over Homelessness Policy

Dems condemn political ad’s “Republican-style” tactics

"...from Austin voters. The following year, he crafted a density bonus program known as Affordability Unlocked that quickly became..."

Jan. 29, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Seeks Consensus as It Eyes Affordability Crisis

A lot is not enough

"...real people. Take, for example, Affordability Unlocked, the lauded density bonus program introduced by Council Member Greg Casar and..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Council Moves Gently on Riverside Redevelopment, Less So on Hotel Occupancy Tax

First meeting after summer break features plenty of theatrics

"...the site, should they opt to forgo the city’s density bonus program. He asked his colleagues for more time..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council: It’s Never Over

Bag bans, budgets, and Southwest Key

"...and commissions, and set in motion changes to the density bonus program, specifically how fees-in-lieu apply throughout the city...."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Everything Is in the Open

"...there's a resolution on housing vouchers for the Downtown Density Bonus Program, an ordinance to waive the street name..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Point Austin: Race Matters

The Mayor’s Task Force on racism provides a lengthy to-do list

"...raised the possibility of outlawing even Austin's barely effective "density bonus" program...."

April 7, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Where There’s a Roof There’s a Way

City Council agenda heavy with housing matters

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

Nov. 17, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Council: Still in Torment

Uber and Lyft up for discussion

"...There's plenty more (re: Fayette Power Plant, and the density bonus program in the Rainey Street district), and plenty..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: Less Is More

CMs tackle stealth dorms and economic incentives deals

"...and Dropbox, as well as proposed amendments to the Density Bonus Program for the Rainey Street district (Item 84)...."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

More Agenda, More Council

This week brings 99 items – and a host of potential candidates

"...will work in practice, or – like the unused density bonus program – simply hamstring more units, remains to..."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...and the dust is still settling from the new Density Bonus Program and still rising from the Congress hotel..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature

Headlines

"...June 20 features a briefing on the contentious Downtown Density Bonus Program, a return of the South Lamar PUD,..."

June 14, 2013 News Feature

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