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KEY POINTS: An internal report by City Hall staffers argues against the Austin City Council’s latest rezoning plan The report admits Phase 1 of the council’s plan won’t provide affordability, will worsen displacement, and will raise property taxes Concerned residents should file protests no later than December 5 An explosive internal report quietly filed by ...

You now have until December 5 to file your electronic protest to protect your home and neighborhood from the City of Austin’s latest rezoning plan. FILE YOUR PROTEST The council set a December 7 council meeting for action on the proposed code amendments. This allows additional time to file electronic protests. File your electronic protest ...

KEY POINTS: The City of Austin has sent out postcards about proposed initial zoning changes for single-family neighborhoods that would allow three units per residential lot The postcard neglects to tell you that the second phase of the city’s plan will allow each residential lot to be subdivided into 2,500 square foot lots and building ...

KEY POINTS: The Austin City Council will soon vote on a proposal to allow three housing units on every Austin lot That number is sure to grow next year, because City Hall plans to allow the subdivision of all lots into 2,500-square-foot parcels Council Member Alison Alter has demanded to know why the public isn’t ...