During a recent panel at South by Southwest, City Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison discussed innovative housing policy proposals aimed at addressing affordability issues in Austin. She proposed a 'rogue zoning' approach that would decrease regulations around various housing types, such as trailers and multifamily units, encouraging builders to explore new projects. Additionally, she suggested implementing an onboarding program for new city Council members to improve their efficiency in making policy decisions. Felicity Maxwell, executive director of Texans for Housing, supported these ideas, noting interest from state officials to adopt similar strategies for housing.
During the panel discussion organized by Realtor.com, Natasha Harper-Madison proposed a "rogue zoning" approach to increase housing affordability in Austin, emphasizing innovation and flexibility.
Harper-Madison emphasizes, "Why don't we try it and pilot it and see if it works?" advocating for deregulation to attract diverse housing types in the city.
Felicity Maxwell highlighted the interest from other Texas officials to emulate Austin's recent zoning initiatives, signaling a potential shift in state housing policies.
Creating an onboarding program for new Council members, as discussed by Harper-Madison, could enhance their effectiveness in navigating land use policies quickly.
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