City Council Prepares to Send Charter Amendments to Voters
Changes to petition elections coming to your ballot
"...bottom of which will contain a number of important amendments to the City Charter that should not be overlooked...."
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July 12, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
With HOME, Council Cuts Lot Size Requirements for First Time in 80 Years
Smaller lots, more apartments, towers near transit
"...reduced the amount of land needed to build one home in Austin – and by a significant amount...."
May 24, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Council Wants More Housing Near Project Connect Stations
Bring on the trains
April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Are All These New Smaller Houses Gonna Be Airbnbs?
It's on Council's to-do list, as city awaits lawsuit ruling
"...It’s possible that some homeowners may choose to utilize the changes Council is considering..."
April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Austin Blocked Apartments by Houses for Years. New Rules Would Change That.
Code change would facilitate 60,000+ new units, city staff estimates
"...Toward the end of a 31-page staff report summarizing..."
April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Second Phase of Major Zoning Changes to Increase Middle-Income Housing Kicks Off
You can comment on HOME 2.0 Thursday
"...to the Land Development Code in years, known as Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment (HOME)...."
April 9, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher
Breaking Down What the HOME Initiative’s Passing Means for Austin
Council approves HOME phase one, looks ahead to phase two
"...Dec. 7, Council finally adopted phase one of the HOME initiative...."
Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
The HOME Initiative Represented Council’s Most Significant Housing Changes in Years
Renters and young families advocated for changes to increase affordability
"...Stemming from Phase 1 of Council Member Leslie Pool's Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment resolution in July, the changes..."
Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...State Amendments Certified: Since the passing of 13 amendments to the..."
Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature
After Long Day of Testimony, Council Votes to End Single-Family Zoning
New rules will allow three homes on every lot
"...owners will be able to build up to three homes on lots that previously only allowed one or two..."
Dec. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Opinion: No Home Sweet HOME for Austin’s Black and Latino Communities
A member of the Planning Commission argues that Austin’s proposed new land use plan would result in another major forced relocation of Austin’s Latino community and its dwindling Black community
"...is necessary to be on the record about the HOME initiative: As originally drafted, it's a plan that has..."
Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Alberta Phillips
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...HOME Amendments City Council will vote this week on the..."
Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature
As Council Works to Improve Affordability With HOME, How Will Displacement Factor In?
Research shows small lots boost affordability though concerns linger
"...Primarily authored by Council Member Leslie Pool, the Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment (HOME) ordinance, which Council will..."
Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
National Survey Finds Significant Support for Middle Income Housing, Smaller Lot Sizes
City Council aims to achieve both with HOME amendments
"...One week before City Council votes on a suite..."
Dec. 1, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Council to Vote on HOME Amendments Increasing Housing Stock
Questions and concerns flagged ahead of Dec. 7 meeting
"...City Council won't vote on the Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment ordinance until next week. Most..."
Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Planning Commission Recommends Adopting HOME Amendments ... With Amendments
There’s no place like HOME
"...The march toward three homes on a single lot in Austin continues, with the..."
Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Housing Affordability Is Heavily Imbalanced Across Races, Report Finds
Housing shortage is greater for Black Austinites
"...August, which found that the city is missing 211,000 homes affordable for four-person households earning $93,450 or less, which..."
Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Mae Lackey
Homeowners Kill Prior City Council’s Modest Housing Reforms
Low-income housing program to survive legal challenge
"...In 2020, a group of homeowners successfully sued the city to block changes to housing..."
Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
City of Austin to Lower Child Care Costs Through Tax Break
Council acted swiftly after constitutional amendment's success
"...Texans approved a constitutional amendment on Tuesday that lets..."
Nov. 9, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon
Election Results for Constitutional Amendments and County Propositions
Voters approve child care tax breaks, teacher retirement boost, gas plant subsidies, and more
"...the budget surplus to make up for it, while homeowners will save an estimated $2,500 in taxes over the..."
Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by the News Team
Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election
Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.
"...State Constitutional Amendments..."
Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature
City Council Approves $5.5 Billion Budget
Where’s the money going?
"...was adjourned. Before that, there was little debate over amendments proposed by council members. As has become a hallmark..."
Aug. 17, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Houston Sues the State Over “Death Star" Law
Lawsuit cities state overreach, vague language, and undue burden on cities
"...last Monday, begins with a small history lesson – home rule, a constitutional amendment that the Texas Legislature passed..."
July 14, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Development DelayedRecent amendments to Austin's land use regulations to increase housing supply..."
June 23, 2023 News Feature
Council Attitudes on Land-Use Change as Limits on Building Near Houses Are Eased
Council cuts compatibility with little opposition
"...City Council directed staff yesterday, June 8, to draft amendments to the Land Development Code (LDC) that would allow..."
June 9, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders
Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him
New year, new rep
"...Casar also sat alone, in his home, and listened as supporters, allies, and friends called in..."
Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Can Council Get Its Sh*t Done by 10pm?
Austin City Council addresses a 93-item agenda Sept. 15 and aims to end by 10pm rather than voting to extend the meeting
"...through and/or punt on some thorny issues to be home in time for the late-night shows. Three of them..."
Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Council Recap: So Many Decisions Still Unmade
Homelessness, East 11th and 12th development, and Statesman PUD in focus
"...Estate Group, which seeks to redevelop the daily's former home turf. Unsurprisingly, the primary sticking point is how much..."
Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Austin at Large: Storms Along the Waterfront
How much should the city invest in the Statesman PUD? Zero, or $400 million?
"...now we're back at 305 S. Congress, the former home of the Austin American-Statesman, the place we used to..."
July 29, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
City Council to Tweak Compatibility Rules Amid Housing Crisis
Can a change help stem rising housing and rent costs?
"...that in April, the median sale price for a home in the city of Austin increased by 16.3%, year..."
