Homeowners Kill Prior City Council’s Modest Housing Reforms

Low-income housing program to survive legal challenge

"...grant most of their requests. The challenged ordinances include vertical mixed-use 2 (VMU2), a bonus program that allows developers..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Homeowners Sue to Block Code Changes Meant to Increase Affordability

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

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

Aug. 25, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council to Commit to Supporting Renters’ Rights

Tenant assistance, right to organize on the Oct. 13 agenda

"...or December to lay out code changes to the vertical mixed-use 2 bonus program and to allow residential development..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Low-Income Residents Earn Concessions From Developer

More help for Old Homesteaders

"...Cameron Road in Northeast Austin, JCI sought rezoning for vertical mixed-use, which allows for a larger and taller structure..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Negotiations Ongoing Between Developer and Low-Income Apartment Residents

Residents of the Old Homestead aren't ready to go

"...with Cameron Road, is set to be rezoned for vertical mixed use – meaning developers JCI Residential, an affiliate..."

June 10, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Public Notice: The Housing Game

Council goes in search of the “lose-lose” solution

"...Council will discuss today, June 9: one to enhance vertical mixed-use zoning, and another to reduce parking requirements and..."

June 10, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Working Hard for the Money

City offers temp jobs and green job training … and lifeguarding

"...Meanwhile: Council will discuss possible changes to the city's vertical mixed-use ordinance at a work session this coming Tues­day,..."

May 13, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council Punts on VMU and Guaranteed Income

$1,000 checks from the city and lax parking regulations will have to wait

"...The first postponement, on amending the city's vertical mixed-use density bonus program – which allows developers to..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Good Riddance

With CodeNext finally dead, can we finally move ahead?

"...Case in point: a major proposed revision to the vertical mixed-use program that Plan­ning Commission voted last night to..."

March 25, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Bonus Points for Affordability

One council member hopes to ensure bonus program developers are building affordable housing on-site

"...Family-6 (MF-6) "loophole" that developers opt for instead of Vertical Mixed Use (VMU) zoning, which requires on-site affordability, and..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Daily Hustle: 3/7/11

SoCo parking, PSH, comp plans: Your City Council preview

"...districts, and the application of Residential Permit Parking within Vertical Mixed Use districts.” Chris Riley is lead sponsor...."

March 7, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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

A budget's work is never done

"...91 amend the Crestview Neighborhood Plan with regard to vertical mixed use and allow for VMU opt-in/opt-out, while Item..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Mayoral Candidates Scorecard

The mayoral candidates, at a glance

"...• Focused on urban development issues on council (vertical mixed use, design standards)..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: Hustler's Diary

While you were watching your 401(k)

"...of Life initiatives, McCracken the affordable-housing requirements included in vertical-mixed-use provisions. On the budget generally, Lef­fing­well said library cuts..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Municipal Death Match!

With five council seats open, mayor and Place 1 look like the headliners

"...initiatives such as crafting commercial design standards and promoting vertical-mixed-use and transit-oriented development and similar New Urbanist principles. At..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

URA Votes Against East 11th Density Increase

A win (for now) for Eastside opponents of increased density around the Victory Grill

"...its attempt to increase the density of a proposed vertical mixed-use project in the 1100 block of East 11th..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Part of the Problem; Not the Solution

"...created a further shortage of on-street parking with their vertical mixed-use retail shopping and condos, with associated pay-only parking..."

July 23, 2008 Postmarks

What Is Morrison's Exact Plan?

"...the neighborhoods who tried to opt out of the Vertical Mixed Use ordinance. All of these actions contribute to..."

June 6, 2008 Postmarks

(Further) Beside the Point

Admiral Dunkerley ships out; anchors aweigh for the new council

"...University Hills neighborhoods weighing opting in or out of Vertical Mixed Use zoning – where neighborhoods and density shake..."

June 6, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Sidewalks Need to Be a Priority

"...and staff to finish the sidewalk and crosswalk system. Vertical, mixed-use, transit-oriented development, New Urbanism, and the Climate Protection..."

April 30, 2008 Postmarks

Beside the Point

It's nickel-and-dime time at City Hall

"...the African-American Quality of Life initiative. On zoning, there's vertical mixed-use opt-in/opt-out from Wind­sor Road, South Lamar, Barton Hills,..."

April 25, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Unveiling WebberVilla Muse!

Austin, Webberville leaders find common ground in "VillaVille"

"...Villa Muse had sought to have the proposed studio/horizontal condo/vertical mixed-use development (with residents serving as permanent volunteer movie..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Developing Stories

Lessons Learned

"...patterns with transit corridors and rail. For the new vertical mixed-use zoning: Neighborhoods across Austin reviewed and recommended how..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 Developing Stories

Lessons Learned

"...patterns with transit corridors and rail. For the new vertical mixed-use zoning: Neighborhoods across Austin reviewed and recommended how..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Beside The Point

The lonely path of board and commission reform

"...East 11th and 12th streets, "including recommendations related to vertical mixed use, public parking, and affordable housing." Also fun..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

More Trouble on Second Street

Some 2nd Street District retail tenants are leaving

"...on the north side of AMLI on Second, a vertical mixed-use residential/retail development between Guadalupe and San Antonio –..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Council Notebook

For the Thursday, Nov. 29, council meeting

"...Street plan with the ARA, et. al, to include vertical mixed-use, public parking, and affordable housing. What were they..."

Nov. 28, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

@ Chronic

Agenda highlights for Nov. 1 meeting

"...Domain and making the Antique Marketplace (5350 Burnet Rd.) vertical mixed-use...."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Council Notebook

Agenda highlights for the Thursday, Nov. 1, council meeting.

"...the Domain, and making the Antique Marketplace (5350 Burnet) vertical mixed-use...."

Oct. 30, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Nightmare on Second Street

Eight store owners served with lease-default notices on their properties

"...Ground-floor retail tenants in the AMLI Downtown and CSC vertical mixed-use buildings claim that AMLI and property management firm..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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