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Council approves developer’s height and density request at 1000 Red River despite neighborhood objections
Austin City Council · March 26, 2026
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Summary
After a contested hearing with preservation, environmental and university stakeholders, council approved a developer request for large density and height increases at 1000 Red River; staff had recommended a lower maximum.
The council voted March 26 to approve a developer’s request to increase floor‑area ratio and maximum height at 1000 Red River, overriding staff recommendations that had proposed a lower 200‑foot maximum.
Neighborhood groups from Judges Hill and historic‑preservation advocates asked the council to postpone the vote and to hold to the staff…
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