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Downtown commission report: recommendations for farmland bond, citywide solar RFPs and climate office staffing

City of Austin Design Commission · December 15, 2025

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Summary

The Design Commission received a report from the Downtown Commission summarizing presentations on bird‑friendly design and the Central City plan and three resolutions recommending a $15 million farmland preservation pilot bond allocation, solar installations on city facilities with a revolving fund, and retention of two climate/energy positions in FY2026.

At the meeting’s committee‑update segment, Commissioner Gilles summarized the Downtown Commission’s November 19 meeting and its three resolutions.

Gilles said the Downtown Commission heard presentations on bird‑friendly design and the Central City plan and urged greater transparency in the Central City plan’s stakeholder process. The…

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