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Staff outline steps to implement recommendations from comprehensive density-bonus analysis
Summary
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.
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.
“We should work to calibrate our programs so that they are based in real world economics and appropriately balance the entitlements we are giving and the community benefits we are receiving with the programs,” said Stevie Greathouse, division manager with the Planning…
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