Whether it’s discarded by our city council or voters themselves, CodeNEXT is probably on its way out. So it’s time to start talking about the steps our elected officials should take after it’s gone—steps that will really make Austin more affordable and ensure its existing residents are protected from gentrification and displacement. We have a ...
The third and supposedly final draft of Austin’s controversial CodeNEXT redevelopment plan was released in early February to criticism from all sides. Community advocates argued that it threatened Austin’s neighborhoods, and the local real estate industry said it didn’t do enough to encourage the construction of high-density housing. Enter Austin’s Planning Commission, a 13-member body ...
On Saturday, June 2, City Hall will hold a hearing at 10:00 AM for residents who are concerned about CodeNEXT, the controversial redevelopment plan that threatens to worsen Austin’s affordability crisis. (Those new to CodeNEXT should take a quick look at this timeline compiled by the Austin American-Statesman.) Here are three good reasons to ...
By the end of this week, Austinites will know a lot more about their elected officials and who it is they truly serve. That’s because Mayor Steve Adler and the Austin City Council are about to decide whether or not local residents will have an opportunity to vote on CodeNEXT, City Hall’s controversial attempt to ...
On May 24th, Mayor Adler and the other members of the Austin City Council are set to cast one of the most important votes of their careers. That’s the day they will decide whether or not local residents will have an opportunity to vote on CodeNEXT, City Hall’s controversial attempt to rezone, redevelop, and reshape ...