The Latest in Density Bonuses: New Teeth

"...In December 2011, City Council passed the Downtown Austin Plan,..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Austin's Best Density Bonus Remains in Suspense

To V(MU) or not to V

"...Travis County homeowners are still recovering from the shock they experienced last week after the..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Let the Sun Shine In!

Council buys solar, supports Planned Parenthood, fingerprints TNCs

"...given itself a few weeks off – next regular meeting Nov. 12. Considering last week’s marathon (adjournment just before..."

Oct. 21, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Land Development Code: What's New in Draft Two

A look at the latest version of Austin's revised land use rules

"...released a revised version of the LDC text and zoning map last Friday, Jan. 31, incorporating changes that City..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Fire in the Night, Music in Bone-Deep Bassnote Throbs

Reveling among the multiform delights of Art Outside

"...about the men and women with the live fireworks exploding off the tops of their heads...."

Oct. 29, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Council Recap: Land Code Revision Advances to Final Round

Late-night second-reading vote features familiar 7-4 split

"...After three days of debate, the Austin City Council advanced its effort to rewrite the Land..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Hall Hustle: Downtown CUREs

Epic Downtown plan continues, and the devil's always in the zoning details

"...Edwin Waller, Austin's inaugural mayor, laid out his famed "Waller..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Parks Smoking Ban, More Up Thursday

No ifs, ands, or (37,000) butts: One smokin' council agenda

"...It's the season of giving, and City Council doesn't disappoint with a wooly, 139-item..."

Dec. 5, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 8/31/11

No CURE for disagreement over Downtown zoning?

"...We’re still unpacking the news from last week’s City Council meeting, and..."

Aug. 31, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

News Roundup: Planned Parenthood, Piñatas, & Pink Bikinis

City Council goes long

"...In this week's News Roundup, Austin stands with Planned Parenthood,..."

Oct. 19, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Council Recap: Social Services Win

Council approves multimillion plan to fund social services contracts

"...In a win for social service and health advocates, City..."

April 1, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

City Council: All the Agenda That Fits

Mobility, budget, lobbyists, density … and more

"...At 94 items, Thursday’s City Council meeting agenda is about as lengthy as they come. It’s..."

Aug. 17, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Shooting Blind

City needs more economic analysis of density bonus programs

"...Last week, the Planning and Neigh­bor­hoods Committee took a first look at a..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Bonus Points for Affordability

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

"...The juxtaposition of towering, luxury-priced buildings dominating the Austin skyline with the staggering..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Conservancy Groups Split on Grove Flood Control

Common goal is to prevent any added runoff into Shoal Creek

"...than a year of back-and-forth with city staff and navigating a labyrinth of boards and commissions, the Grove at..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Density Bonuses

Three concepts

"...show three alternate approaches to a new system of awarding "density bonuses" to Downtown developers seeking additional square footage..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Parkland Dedication: What the Ordinance Says

"...The Parkland Dedication Ordinance requires residential developers to contribute either land or money..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

Whose Affordability Crisis?

Looking through the prism's lens

"...The definition of "affordable housing" depends on who's looking at the..."

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Tovo and Casar Unfiltered on CodeNEXT

The Council members' full conversation with the Chronicle

"...next week [release of the second draft], which is fine. But something that I thought was useful for me..."

Sept. 14, 2017 News Post by Nick Barbaro

Council Finally Gives Its OK to Massive Statesman Development Plan

Full speed ahead

"...It was only fitting that the Statesman PUD, debated before City Council for..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Save Our Springs Sues City Over Statesman Site Redevelopment

They claim city violated procedural rules and affordability requirements

"...On May 22, Save Our Springs Alliance filed a lawsuit against City Council over its..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Greenbacks for Green Space

City moves to make development pay more for parks

"...Ah, a day in the park. When urban life hits red on the..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Hall Ready for Liftoff on New Land Use Rules

It's as easy as flood protection, affordability, parking, transition zones ...

"...the same conflicts that have animated land use debates in Austin for years were again front and center. How..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Density? Bonus! (Programs.)

Planning Commission briefed on CodeNEXT affordability incentives

"...CodeNEXT version 2.0 draws near, city commissioners (and residents) continue sorting out how the land use code rewrite might..."

July 24, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Council Reaches Consensus on Mobility Bond

Adler's "Go Big" Baby

"...Reporting that City Council has an abundant agenda on its..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Ora Houston's Nightmare

Night of the living acronyms

"...emerges from estivation this week (they're already awake and sniffing around City Hall), everyone's attention is on the upcoming..."

July 31, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Developing Stories: Private Projects, Public Benefits

Could developers become Austin's new benefactors?

"...Austin has begun to wise up about how much developers..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Council: Take the Steam Train

Can the city and Uber and Lyft come to an understanding?

"...County Commissioners Court, with a full agenda (143 Items), including three dozen zoning cases, several public hearings (including the..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Zoom Zoom Zoom

Flitting from meeting to meeting, pretending it’s real life

"...Had a good discussion with new AISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde last week, who made a point..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council Goes Back to Work

White Lodging, Taco PUD, and more

"...of weighty items, some of them particularly emotional – including but not limited to: a height controversy over a..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

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