The City of Austin is initiating a long-term planning effort for East Austin, addressing the threat of gentrification and growth pressures in historically Black and Latino neighborhoods. A recent memo from the Planning Department responds to a 2024 City Council resolution that seeks improved management of public assets and coordination between city programs. By cataloging properties and expanding efforts to include the adjacent 78721 ZIP code, the plan aims to enhance community character, preserve cultural heritage, and improve city investment accountability in these areas.
A new planning effort in East Austin aims to coordinate investments to combat gentrification and support historically Black and Latino neighborhoods.
The initiative seeks to enhance transparency and accountability in public investments, as articulated by Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison.
Community advocates back the planning efforts, aiming to prevent displacement and preserve neighborhood character while activating underutilized city spaces.
The memo proposes expanding the project scope to encompass the 78721 ZIP code, creating a unified district-level planning process.
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