CodeNEXT Marches On

Coding affordability

"...were single-family lots. But like De Mayo, Rogers warned, "Density alone is not going to get us there," to..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

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

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: Decoding the Code

Next step: untangling 30 years of regulatory layers

"...and then the real meaty stuff designed to stimulate density inside the core – with acronyms like CURE, SMART,..."

May 9, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

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

"...whether to preserve Central Urban Redevelopment zoning allowing additional density Downtown or to scrap CURE, leaving only the city's..."

Nov. 25, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Top 9 Developing Stories

"...acceptance (or at least discussion) of national models for density-over-sprawl embraced elsewhere: New Urbanism, transit-oriented development, and form-based code...."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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

Downtown Plan: Town Hall Meeting Tonight

Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Plan

"...Don't miss the Downtown Austin Plan Density Bonus and Affordable Housing Public Town Hall Meeting -..."

May 18, 2009 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Downtown Austin Plan: Why Do It?

At least three council members question cost

"...Modernizing the city's development codes, which govern height and density;..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Urban Planning: A Roundup

How Austin is working toward getting better by design

"...The ROMA team now is tackling affordable housing and density bonus programs. That component will take about six months...."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

How Green Grows My County?

'Greenprints' aim to protect our most precious natural lands

"...yet in Austin) by which developers can gain additional density in an identified "desired development zone"; in return, they..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...Most important initiatives: "I'm most proud of the affordable-housing density bonuses. We were in a situation where all the..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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

Council approves HOME phase one, looks ahead to phase two

"...that expanded the reach of Austin's vertical mixed-use (VMU) density bonus program, which incentivizes large multifamily housing along transportation..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Homeowners Kill Prior City Council’s Modest Housing Reforms

Low-income housing program to survive legal challenge

"...The challenged ordinances include vertical mixed-use 2 (VMU2), a bonus program that allows developers to build taller buildings in..."

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

"...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

The Quest for Nine Votes on Land Use Code

Council proposes revising Austin's strict compatibility standards

"...three policies – an update to the vertical mixed-use bonus program, a relaxation of Austin's stringent compatibility standards, and..."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: The Road Goes on Forever …

After 30 years of effort, East 12th Street is still a long way from its envisioned future

"...approve changes to vertical mixed-use zoning and its attendant density bonus, and initiate a pilot guaranteed-income program. I get..."

April 29, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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 Q. Thompson

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 Q. Thompson

Public Notice: Think Globally, Act Locally

Planning for mobility, hoping for democracy

"...• The vertical mixed-use density bonus program is one of the city's primary tools..."

March 18, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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

The two candidates race to the left

"...funds since 2018. And he authored Affordability Unlocked, a density bonus program specifically targeted to make it easier to..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

Austin at Large: It’s Good to Try New Things

We could build more decent housing for all Austinites if we rethink what’s “normal”

"...inclusionary zoning program for affordable housing, which welds a density bonus to an impact fee, both of which have..."

July 30, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

City Falls Behind on Housing Goals

Housing for Austin’s poorest residents in short supply

"...a subsidy from the city could be through more density bonus programs," allowing developers to build beyond what's allowed..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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: Cash on Hand

City's RISE and RENT funds ready to deliver relief

"...8, staff shared some data on how the citywide density bonus program known as Afforda­bil­ity Unlocked has performed, one..."

Sept. 11, 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

"...in. The revised plan would use the Affordability Unlocked density bonus, with just over half the units (17 of..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Tackles Property Tax Rate, 4700 Riverside, Gun Violence

Wheels in motion for upcoming adoption of FY 2020 budget

"...is aimed at ensuring developer compliance with the city’s density bonus program, which grants additional building height in exchange..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

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