Downtown Developments

"...What: 38 condominium units..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature

Developing Stories: What's Wrong With the Super PUD

The proposed PUD amendments won't fix the problems without a plan

"...city best exert its powers to ensure that large-scale developments – on big tracts of land in the hands..."

June 6, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Council Packs More 'P' Into Every PUD

Proposed PUD ordinance changes may give council more mastery over master-planned developments

"...on Austin's larger development projects. The code applies to planned unit developments, which are negotiated between developers and the..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

On the Edges of Gentrification, Planning a Different East Riverside Drive

City’s declared goals for the corridor and those of private developers do not necessarily coincide

"...that has spawned public outreach, master plans, mobility plans, planned unit developments, and regulating ordinances all aimed at redeveloping..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Council Brawls on PUDs: "Everything Is Now a Backroom Deal"

Code amendments get Council hot and bothered

"...by an amendment put forth by the mayor on planned unit developments...."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Public Notice: Tracking the Major Arcana

Planning Commission took votes related to Planned Unit Developments and Neighborhood Plan Contact Teams

"...First up was a resolution amending rules on planned unit developments to require a 75% supermajority for City..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council Watch

"Planned Unit Development" doesn't necessarily imply responsible planning.

"...If you're choking on your alphabet soup, PUDs are "Planned Unit Developments." According to city code, PUD zoning fits..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

S.o.s. 101

"...679), Austin's landmark pact between the environmental and development communities could well be dead in the water. How did..."

April 30, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff

Public Notice: Homes for the Holidays?

Housing Blueprint Gets an Implementation Plan

"...this year. The Blueprint had set out five core "community values," and also 63 total policy and program strategies..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

A Land Use Lexicon

"...code – largely a mix of transit oriented districts, planned unit developments, neigh­bor­hood com­bining & conservation districts (NCCDs), Muel­ler,..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

A Guide to Austin's Land Development Code Lingo

Know your zones

"...houses, duplexes, small multiplexes, cottages, townhouses, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The number in these zone names represents how..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature

Finding the Sweet Spot

For Austin's 'density bonus' development program – what's on our wish list?

"...in areas along major roads designated core transit corridors, planned commuter rail lines, and other transit hubs. In the..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

'An Independent Person'

A Conversation With Randi Shade

"...record on a number of things, even to the community that is opposed to me. I stood with Council..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Land Development Code Zone Summary

Don't know your R1s from your MS2Bs? We break it down for you.

"...houses, duplexes, small multiplexes, cottages, townhouses, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). If there is a number in these zone..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature

Imagine Austin With CodeNEXT

Draft two brings big changes, more questions

"...and has divided the city between Residential House-Scale, Residential Multi-Unit, Mixed-Use, Main Street, Regional Center, Commercial & Industrial, and..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Exiled From Main Street

Can Austin's stock of affordable housing keep pace with high-speed growth?

"...going to rent for really high prices," explains Foundation Communities Execu­tive Direc­tor Walter Moreau. "Apartment construction is back with..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

CodeNEXTension

CodeNEXT timeline punted back three months

"...could create an increased flood risk if new, missing-middle developments "are not held to the same drainage requirements" as..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Raising the (Green) Roof

Austin's Green Roof Advisory Group to deliver its report to council

"...includes residential properties as well as institutional and commercial developments, such as Dell Children's Medical Center, the Escarpment Village..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

New Urbanism and the Booming Metropolis

Austin welcomes the Congress for the New Urbanism XVI

"...become shorthand for all things desirable in creating better communities: traditional neighborhoods, walkable street-scapes, diverse hous-ing choices, inviting public..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 Developing Stories

Lessons Learned

"...under construction (median asking price $800,000) and another 2,300 planned. Most City Hall newsy: The spat over Capitol View..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 Developing Stories

Lessons Learned

"...under construction (median asking price $800,000) and another 2,300 planned. Most City Hall newsy: The spat over Capitol View..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Mayfield Fights Back

Ward and June Say Nay in Northwest Hills

"...in practice, the same mid-class, mid-century, mid-American notion of "community" that's depicted in Leave It To Beaver is to..."

Jan. 3, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Looking for a Magic Bullet

CodeNEXT arguments reflect the complexity of affordability problems

"...values to the "use model" he associates with most community or neighborhood perspectives. While allowing for differences in scale,..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Proposed Development Would Revive Austin Opera House but Faces Neighbor Opposition

200 Academy Drive: Big hit or last call?

"...motel) or to build up to 36 or 54 units per acre (depending on those units' size) of multifamily..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Council: Choosing Sides

An estimated 9,000 lots will become eligible to build ADUs

"...Last Thursday's City Council headline item was "accessory dwelling units" – colloquially known as "granny flats" – and specifically,..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

The Dead Walk by Night

Marathon meeting turns City Council members into zombies

"...(originally scheduled for 2pm the previous afternoon) on four Planned Unit Developments in different neighborhoods (agenda Items 132-135). The..."

July 6, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Reasons for Optimism

A manageable agenda? Heard that one before.

"...program and an emphasis on affordable housing and other community benefits. Council members have had questions each time the..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

"Some Dates Will Change"

ZAP Chair Jolene Kiolbassa predicts "a crazy sprint to the finish"

"...Vice Chair Jim Dun­can, who gave a presentation on planned unit developments. Duncan declared PUDs "broken" under the current..."

Jan. 5, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Top 10 City Council Stories

The best from this year's dais

"...of the PUDs No, not "people-eating underground dwellers," but "planned unit developments" that spring up all over town and..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Pilots, Roses, and Champions

Marathon days of zoning are soon over

"...or staff. The highest-profile postponements were the two headline planned unit developments: the Austin Oaks PUD and the Grove..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

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