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Council declines site plan appeal despite claims of ordinance violations - Austin Monitor

The City Council declined to discuss an appeal against an approved site plan for 444 Sunset Ridge Apartments, sparking local environmental concerns.

San Jose approves scaled-down El Paseo urban village project

The El Paseo de Saratoga project has been revised to reduce residential units and affordable housing due to changing market conditions.

A push for more affordable housing falls flat at Planning Commission - Austin Monitor

The density bonus program in Austin trades increased development entitlements for community benefits like affordable housing and public spaces.
There was debate at a Planning Commission meeting regarding a proposed tower in downtown Austin and how the community benefits should be prioritized.

Campbell expands housing policy over commission's opposition - San Jose Spotlight

Campbell City Council's vote aims to increase affordable housing despite concerns about implications for small developers.

Council declines site plan appeal despite claims of ordinance violations - Austin Monitor

The City Council declined to discuss an appeal against an approved site plan for 444 Sunset Ridge Apartments, sparking local environmental concerns.

San Jose approves scaled-down El Paseo urban village project

The El Paseo de Saratoga project has been revised to reduce residential units and affordable housing due to changing market conditions.

A push for more affordable housing falls flat at Planning Commission - Austin Monitor

The density bonus program in Austin trades increased development entitlements for community benefits like affordable housing and public spaces.
There was debate at a Planning Commission meeting regarding a proposed tower in downtown Austin and how the community benefits should be prioritized.

Campbell expands housing policy over commission's opposition - San Jose Spotlight

Campbell City Council's vote aims to increase affordable housing despite concerns about implications for small developers.
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#rezoning

Planning Commission postpones East Austin rezoning decision after clerical error - Austin Monitor

The Planning Commission postponed the East Austin rezoning decision due to clerical issues, amidst community opposition to the proposed multifamily development.

Planning Commission endorses 'plot twist' for South Central Waterfront Plan - Austin Monitor

Quick approval of South Central Waterfront Plan despite concerns.

Planning Commission postpones East Austin rezoning decision after clerical error - Austin Monitor

The Planning Commission postponed the East Austin rezoning decision due to clerical issues, amidst community opposition to the proposed multifamily development.

Planning Commission endorses 'plot twist' for South Central Waterfront Plan - Austin Monitor

Quick approval of South Central Waterfront Plan despite concerns.
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#san-francisco

Breed seeks coup at Planning Commission - 48 hills

Mayor London Breed is attempting to replace Planning Commission president Kathrin Moore with ally Lydia So, reflecting her discontent with independent governance.

S.F. approves serial evictor's new bar in former Uptown space

The San Francisco planning commission approved a controversial bar proposal despite mixed community sentiment and ongoing debates about the landlord's past practices.

Breed seeks coup at Planning Commission - 48 hills

Mayor London Breed is attempting to replace Planning Commission president Kathrin Moore with ally Lydia So, reflecting her discontent with independent governance.

S.F. approves serial evictor's new bar in former Uptown space

The San Francisco planning commission approved a controversial bar proposal despite mixed community sentiment and ongoing debates about the landlord's past practices.
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#community-development

Planning Commission endorses multifamily project in Montopolis - Austin Monitor

The Planning Commission has approved a multifamily housing development in Montopolis, despite community concerns about displacement and scale.

Sunnyvale older adults to get living center, convalescent hospital - San Jose Spotlight

A new senior living facility and convalescent hospital are approved in Sunnyvale, boosting services for older adults and emphasizing aging in place.

Planning Commission endorses multifamily project in Montopolis - Austin Monitor

The Planning Commission has approved a multifamily housing development in Montopolis, despite community concerns about displacement and scale.

Sunnyvale older adults to get living center, convalescent hospital - San Jose Spotlight

A new senior living facility and convalescent hospital are approved in Sunnyvale, boosting services for older adults and emphasizing aging in place.
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Despite micromanaging concerns, the city's telework policy advances - Austin Monitor

The Planning Commission has approved amendments to Austin's telework policy that aim to increase the number of city employees working from home.
Commissioner Felicity Maxwell suggested more ambitious goals, including a regional push for 25% of Austinites to telework by 2039.

Planning Commission to allow time donation once again - Austin Monitor

In-person speakers at the Planning Commission can now donate and amass time for longer presentations.
Time donation was suspended during the pandemic but has been reinstated as meetings have become more familiar with hybrid formats.
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