HOME returns to Council and Planning Commission for public hearing - Austin Monitor
The second phase of the HOME initiative focuses on reducing minimum lot sizes for single-family zoned properties in Austin.
The joint hearing by City Council and the Planning Commission will address proposed changes related to single-family properties, ETOD, citywide compatibility, and electric vehicle charging. [ more ]
Everything you need to know about the latest proposal in 'City of Yes'
The 'City of Yes' plan aims to modernize zoning regulations to boost economic growth and help local businesses expand.
The proposal includes 18 initiatives to update citywide zoning rules, such as filling vacant storefronts and enabling businesses to grow in new areas. [ more ]
Editorial: Zoning reform, less red tape key to more affordable housing
Affordable housing in Chicago is not solely reliant on government intervention, but can also be achieved through market-based solutions.
The group Urban Environmentalists is calling for reform of zoning regulations to promote transit-oriented development and increase affordable housing options. [ more ]