Austin is about to get a massive pro-housing boost from city council thanks to a resolution by @LesliePoolATX! - Allow up to 3 units on ALL lots - Elimination of lot mins - Increase FAR Soon, you'll be able to build townhomes, row houses, triplexes, quadplexes, and more in ATX!

City of Austin Launches Ready, Set, Go! Wildfire Evacuation Education Program austintexas.gov/news/city-aust…

Austin City Council approves a resolution to reduce the size of land required to build a home, or what is referred to in the land code as "minimum lot size," from 5750 sq. ft. to 2,500. kut.org/austin/2023-07…

Federal court rules Austin’s short-term rental rules unlawful. austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/0…

But can downloadable drawings provide the affordable housing the city desperately needs? dwell.com/article/los-an…

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New fencing regulations are now in effect in Austin. austintexas.gov/page/fencing-r…

Amazing!

Permitting issues has local restaurant facing closure statesman.com/story/entertai…

One of the reasons that housing in Austin is expensive. 78% of applicants surveyed reported taking longer than one year to receive a permit and every month of delay increases the overall development costs of a single-family house by almost $10,000. statesman.com/story/news/loc…

Austin could have more development that "fits the character of the neighborhood" if the LDC would allow it.

Assistant City Manager Rodney Gonzales retiring in January. austinmonitor.com/stories/2023/0…

Bryan, TX entering the big leagues with a walkable, mixed-use development that looks like it was designed for a city 10x it’s size 🔥

Austin City Council passes a resolution on windowless bedrooms and an ammendment on RVs and tiny homes. statesman.com/story/news/loc…

Austin water meter fees going up, up, up! austintexas.gov/sites/default/…

h/t to David Whitworth for sharing this article. It's worth keeping an eye on this case about impact fees. pressreader.com/usa/san-franci…

Come hang out with all your favorite housing enthusiasts, hear about what our city is doing to legalize abundant housing, and how you can help. RSVP at actionnetwork.org/events/1019-ho… Full story at mailchi.mp/aura-atx/we-ne…

Huge news! The Austin City Council has voted to eliminate parking mandates from the land development code. kvue.com/article/money/….

In case you missed it. Phase 1 of the HOME initiative passed. kvue.com/article/money/…

Case regarding deed restrictions being heard in Travis County Court. austinmonitor.com/stories/2024/0…