City reports progress on Equitable Transit‑Oriented Development program; $300M anti‑displacement funds in use

Oct 1, 2026

Austin Planning reported on ETOD progress, including elimination of citywide parking minimums, pending zoning tools for mixed‑use/missing‑middle near transit, and implementation of $300,000,000 in anti‑displacement funding tied to Project Connect.

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Austin Planning staff on Oct. 1 presented an update on the city's Equitable Transit‑Oriented Development (ETOD) program, outlining policy changes, ongoing studies and next steps to pair transit investments with measures to prevent displacement.

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