Austin considers allowing housing development on commercially zoned land
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Austin considers allowing housing development on commercially zoned land

Austin city planners are considering the change with the goal of creating more housing options amid worsening affordability: “This amendment was developed as a way to add housing capacity,” one City Hall insider said. But some are questioning the plan’s current form, including a prohibition on development near highways. Click through for the latest on this vital topic.