Approved a Major Funding Increase for Homeless Rental Assistance: The Board voted to significantly boost funding for a program that provides rental...
Austin: $35M Murder Case, Housing, ParksExpanded Downtown Affordable Housing Incentives: Council approved new "Downtown Density Bonus" zoning districts. These allow developers to build ta...
I-35 Funding & Cesar Chavez Street FutureHere are the key items from the Austin City Council work session agenda: I-35 Cap and Stitch Program: Council will discuss a resolution to refine ...
Austin's Dog's Head, Billions, & HousingMassive "Dog's Head" Development & Annexation Approved Amid Public Outcry: Council authorized a 45-year development agreement and fully annexed 2,6...
Austin's Energy Future, Bonds & DevelopmentHere's a summary of what the Austin City Council actually discussed at its May 19, 2026, Work Session: Intense Debate Over Proposed Gas Peaker Pla...
$33M to Preserve Austin's Elm Ridge HousingHere's a summary of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation agenda: The Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) is holding a meeting. The prim...
Austin Housing, Economy & Youth FuturesExpanded Housing Options: Council approved a significant change to city land development rules, allowing for two-unit and three-unit residential ho...
Housing, Homelessness, & Yogurt Shop CasesHere's a summary of the Austin City Council work session agenda: Housing Density Policy: Council will receive a briefing on the proposed Citywide ...
Austin OKs Senior Housing Loan Over ProtestThe AHFC board, which oversees housing initiatives for the city, approved its entire consent agenda for the meeting. A major action was the appr...
Austin: Safe Call Policy, Green Energy, SurveillanceApproved a "Safe to Call" Policy Initiative: After hearing extensive public testimony, the Council passed a resolution directing the City Manager t...
Austin: Hotel Deals, Budget, Legal BattlesHere's a summary of the Austin City Council agenda: Consideration of Hotel Economic Incentive: Council will discuss a long-term economic developme...
Austin Boosts Affordable Housing by $35MThe Austin Housing Finance Corporation approved all 11 proposed agenda items without objection, committing over $35 million in funds to various aff...
Austin Invests in Housing, Parks, UtilitiesApproved Significant Infrastructure & Service Contracts: The Council greenlit numerous contracts totaling tens of millions of dollars. These includ...
APD Force Changes & Data InsightsHere's a summary of what the Austin City Council discussed at this work session: Austin Police Overhaul Use of Force Policies: The Council receive...
Austin Funds $3.5M for Sunday Village HousingHere's a summary of the Austin Housing Finance Corporation agenda: The Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) will hold a meeting focused on a ...