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Feb. 4, 2008 Postmarks
Mixed Use, Mixed Emotions
An anniversary review of Austin's vertical mixed-use program discovers a range of responses to density, change, and planning
"...experiment in populist urban planning known as "VMU." That's "vertical mixed-use," a new zoning tool to advance the broader..."
Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Mixed Use Meeting Tonight
"...passed Commercial Design Standards Ordinance, and its centerpiece, the Vertical Mixed Use provision. Neighborhoods can decide to opt-in or..."
Dec. 13, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Council Attitudes on Land-Use Change as Limits on Building Near Houses Are Eased
Council cuts compatibility with little opposition
"...In the latest sign that the politics around land-use has dramatically shifted in Austin, City Council directed staff..."
June 9, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Going Vertical
The new VMU zoning could transform your neighborhood – and you have 90 days to help decide how
"...end, city leaders have created a new zoning category, vertical mixed use. If the term makes your eyes glaze,..."
Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
The Quest for Nine Votes on Land Use Code
Council proposes revising Austin's strict compatibility standards
"...consensus ultimately yielded three of the most substantial land use policy reforms Austin has seen from the 10-1 Council..."
Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders
What Land Use Code Do We Need to Build the City We Want?
Planning a way forward after CodeNEXT
"...hindsight, last year's shuddering halt to the CodeNEXT land use code rewrite looks less like an act of defeated..."
April 12, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff
Public Notice: Setting an Agenda for Land Use
"...make progress on its renewed push to improve land use regulations, focusing on two proposals that'll be on the..."
June 3, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Design Standards
Austin's new commercial design standards are ready for prime time
"...the AMLI condominiums. Second Street, and the Guadalupe 31 mixed-use development near UT, says Brewster McCracken, "are examples of..."
Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
City Planning: Goodbye Riley, Hello Weiss
Planning Commission loses attorney, gains architect
"...changes to the city's master plan, vote on land use changes within neighborhood planning areas, and annually recommend capital..."
Aug. 17, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor
City Hall Hustle: Small Council, Huge Agenda
Maybe they could use a few more members after all ...
"...for the long-coming Comprehensive Plan, designed to guide land use, transportation, environmental matters, affordability, and more. With approval of..."
July 24, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Inching Toward Higher Heights to Get More Housing
Advocates for low-income tenants urge a go-slow approach
"...June 9 meeting were deep anxieties about expanding the Vertical Mixed Use density bonus program, designed to create affordable..."
June 13, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan
The Making of Downtown North
The Domain may sound like just another fancy mall – but planners say it's the seed of a second Austin
"...took the project in a completely new direction: a mixed-usage or "new urbanist" community, combining retail and residential in..."
Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Weird by Design
City's proposed design standards emphasize livability,
walkability, and flexibility
"...made of adobe. Instead, its core provisions govern land use and development orientation (i.e., where the building is in..."
April 1, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May
Austin @ Large: Painting by Numbers
Design standards turn out to be (maybe) more than
just skin-deep
"...stuck in the path of Wal-Mart go beyond land use and urban design. But the land-use response itself goes..."
Dec. 10, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
City Council to Tweak Compatibility Rules Amid Housing Crisis
Can a change help stem rising housing and rent costs?
"...2027, about 90,000 of which would be affordable to households at 120% MFI or less. According to data from..."
June 10, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders
VMU: Coming Soon Near You
Time to weigh in on Vertical Mixed Use zoning
"...Want to encourage hip and snazzy mixed-used projects along major roads in your neighborhood? Or, do..."
March 23, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Guadalupe Gets a Makeover
Heritage neighbors give mixed reviews to redevelopment north of the Drag
"...making rubble and dust out of the former Ray's Steakhouse, Expresso Lube, and an old strip mall, and clearing..."
July 22, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...I am so very confused, I went to lunch today seeking The Austin Chronicle..."
April 8, 2005 Column
Blizzard Clarifies His Position
"...standards may have gotten the impression that I oppose “vertical mixed-use” projects (typically first-floor retail with residential and/or office..."
April 6, 2005 Postmarks
To Opt, or Not?
How one neighborhood-planning team carefully weighed VMU's power to change its surroundings
"...The Zilker Neighborhood Association's recommendations on vertical mixed-use provide a window into how one neighborhood-planning team..."
Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Finding the Sweet Spot
For Austin's 'density bonus' development program – what's on our wish list?
"...of a planning tool known as a "density bonus," used by cities nationwide, and on its way toward adoption..."
Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Beside the Point
Funky day care the latest gentrification victim
"...through Austin. Last week the Planning Commission approved dense vertical mixed-use zoning for the tract of land the Hutch..."
May 18, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Breaking Down What the HOME Initiative’s Passing Means for Austin
Council approves HOME phase one, looks ahead to phase two
"...These land use changes are not revolutionary (a number of cities across..."
Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Austin's Best Density Bonus Remains in Suspense
To V(MU) or not to V
"...The existing vertical mixed-use program allows developers of properties (mostly) along the..."
April 22, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Developing Stories: Controlling Developers
The hidden costs of Proposition 2
"...far Northwest Austin. But both moved in the right land-use direction...."
Oct. 24, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor
Greenbacks for Green Space
City moves to make development pay more for parks
"...high-rise developers – who to date have proceeded with vertical villages fee-free – are less than thrilled. While most..."
May 4, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Their Reputations Precede Them
Run-off rivals Galindo and Morrison set the record straight
"...zoning changes were going through council?" Morrison asks. "No, because they all went on consent [without opposition]. People are..."
June 6, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Naked City
"...Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth, when Speaker Tom Craddick refused to recognize a motion to declare the speaker chair..."
June 1, 2007 News Feature
Council Preview: More Eighth Street Cash, More VMU Talk
Beanbag rounds, babies, and buildings on the agenda
"...Troxclair in next week's GOP primary run-off for Texas House District 19 – have been indicted for aggravated assault..."
