Public Notice: Public Land for Public Good, v.2

Has Austin lost its groove? A surprising answer.

"...of proposed amendments to the city's compatibility standards and parking requirements (see p.22), which are on the Planning Commission..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin's Best Density Bonus Remains in Suspense

To V(MU) or not to V

"...from compatibility standards that limit building height and increase parking requirements are causing some CMs heartburn. Incumbent homeowners, historically,..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Growing Pains

Tell us something we don’t know

"...that would completely eliminate compatibility for building height and parking requirements, obviously controversial changes for many older neighborhoods adjacent..."

April 22, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Election Ticker: Race for Austin's Next Mayor Heats Up

Israel kicks off quest to make history in mayoral race, plus more news

"...of agreement for reform – such as on excessive parking requirements or streamlined approval of accessory dwelling units –..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: Cash on Hand

City's RISE and RENT funds ready to deliver relief

"...for AU. The primary benefits for developers are reduced parking requirements and increased height – both of which can..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Planning Commission Leaders Step Down to Chart Housing Waters

Conor Kenny and Fayez Kazi look to bring more affordable housing to Austin

"...setback restrictions and allows for more units and lower parking requirements for projects in which at least half of..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...Simultaneously, the rewrite would eliminate on-site parking requirements for developers in transition zones and raise height..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Council Prepares for Round 2 of the Land Use Rewrite

Calm before the code

"...to create affordable housing units in exchange for reduced parking requirements and greater height allowances. The new draft introduces..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Motherless Austin

Building a better city, but at what cost?

"...almost unanimously, are several substantive policy proposals (further reducing parking requirements, graduating building entitlements based on how many units..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

So, What Did the Council Actually Say About Rewriting the Land Code?

City Hall releases "policy guidance" memo for the land code revision

"...setback limits on new development near single-family housing), and parking requirements...."

May 9, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Previews Fall's Main Event: A Land Development Code Revision

A code, foretold

"...affordable housing. Developers would be allowed to waive minimum parking requirements and other code standards in exchange for adding..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Is a New Austin Land Development Code Done Yet?

Council: Stick a pin in that!

"...of Council's sentiments regarding things like overall housing capacity, parking requirements, "missing middle" housing, compatibility standards, and small area..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council Returns to Land Use Code Conversation

"Everybody is really saying the same thing"

"...on wheels") would be encouraged broadly. Compatibility standards and parking requirements would be waived for parcels in or adjoining..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

CodeNEXT Wrecks Austin

Or did Austin wreck CodeNEXT?

"...the new ADU [accessory dwelling unit] flexibility, and reduced parking requirements...."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council: What Do We Want? Money!

Who needs it? Fire stations, cops, and scooter companies.

"...new rules govern, among other things, safety, fleet sizes, parking requirements, data reporting, and sharing. It shouldn't be a..."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Public Notice: New Math

Can CodeNEXT get to eight votes?

"...large shift in approach, courtesy of Commissioner Trinity White. Parking requirements are expected to be one of the major..."

May 25, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

CodeNEXT: “Highly Unlikely”?

Planning Commission plays along, Zoning & Platting calls to terminate

"...that establish unique development regulations for specific neighborhoods) and parking requirements. The eight-hour meeting brought plenty of disagreement on..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Public Notice: Doomed?

Looking forward to the November ballot

"...political battles over whether we're turning the various dials (parking requirements, density allowances, historical protection) too far up or..."

April 6, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: Spreading the Crazy

Council eases granny flats … and Zimm zaps refugees

"...restrictions – most notably minimum lot sizes and on-site parking requirements – have made it quite difficult and expensive..."

Nov. 19, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: Ora Houston's Nightmare

Night of the living acronyms

"...would like to see even more, including ditching all parking requirements in all parts of the city. The Council's..."

July 31, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: The Next Code is CodeNEXT

A relatively sedate agenda

"...• A public hearing (Item 54) on revising minimum parking requirements for nonresidential uses to include metered spaces –..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Rosedale Cafe Exemption Approved

Architect Michael Hsu's project would replace the former Innu Salon

"...the fact that Hsu was "in compliance with off-street parking requirements" without encroaching on neighbors' properties. He got there,..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Density Bonus

Key issues

"...include expedited permits, reduced fees, cash subsidies, and reduced parking requirements (garages and surface lots are expensive) simpatico with..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Planning: Goodbye Riley, Hello Weiss

Planning Commission loses attorney, gains architect

"...mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly development. He also has advocated for reduced parking requirements for Downtown residential projects. Riley worked to reinvigorate..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Planning: Goodbye Riley, Hello Weiss

Planning Commission loses attorney, gains architect

"...mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly development. He also has advocated for reduced parking requirements for downtown residential projects. Riley worked to reinvigorate..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Where Are They Now?

"...dealing with either niche issues (telecom towers, billboards, downtown parking requirements), or specific parts of town (the East Austin..."

Aug. 20, 1999 News Feature

The Draft Unveiled

"...allow departures from site development regulations (mandatory street widths, parking requirements, etc.) where it helps projects comply with environmental..."

Aug. 29, 1997 News Feature

Cap 10K Not So Accessible

TCRP files suit against Cox Texas and city of Austin

"...Civil Rights Project against Cox Texas Newspapers, L.P.. The requirements were necessary for "safety reasons," Menard alleges he was..."

July 27, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

One Size Doesn't Fit All

City Land Code Revisions

"...The code, infamous for its unforgiving complexity and "cookie-cutter" requirements, has lately been the subject of intense scrutiny from..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Grow and Prosper

With neighbors still reeling from 1990 expansion, Hyde Park Baptist plans another growth project.

"...a zoning exception allowing it to build a 47-foot-high parking garage and a 74-foot-high sanctuary on Speedway. The zoning..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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