Staff outlines Phase 2 of downtown density bonus program, seeks input through January draft

Sep 28, 2026

City planning staff presented a Phase 2 scope for Austin's downtown density bonus program, recapped Phase 1, and said a draft proposal will be published for public comment in mid‑January, with commission reviews to follow. Staff emphasized coordination on Red River protections and possible TDR links.

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Staff briefed the Design Commission on Phase 2 of the downtown density bonus (DDB) program and the planned public engagement timeline.

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