Staff outline steps to implement recommendations from comprehensive density-bonus analysis

Apr 29, 2025

Planning staff described how the city will calibrate and align multiple density-bonus programs, prioritize affordable housing outcomes, and bring program-specific code amendments forward (UNO, East Riverside, downtown) rather than a single sweeping rewrite.

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The Planning Department presented next steps to implement recommendations from a comprehensive analysis of Austin’s density-bonus programs, emphasizing calibration to real-world economics, clearer administrative rules and a stronger focus on delivering affordable housing.

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