Design Commission pauses guideline work as council retools downtown density-bonus program
Staff told the Design Commission they will pause work on the urban design guideline update until City Council gives direction on a retooled downtown density-bonus program and related central-city boundary changes; commissioners sought written staff feedback and asked to be engaged in the May 2026 phase‑1 process.
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City of Austin design staff told the Design Commission they will pause work on the commission’s urban design guideline update while City Council develops a retooled downtown density‑bonus program.
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