Austin officials propose billions in funding toward climate goals
These could be funded through an increase in utility rates, the city's general fund or a bond brought to voters
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These could be funded through an increase in utility rates, the city's general fund or a bond brought to voters
There are urgent environmental considerations to the highway expansion
City leaders and advocates hope reducing the size of lots used to build homes will increase housing supply.
Austin City Council has approved changes to the city's development code, enabling construction of denser housing and taller buildings closer to single-family homes.
City leaders and advocates hope the reforms will increase housing supply and bring down costs. Opponents will likely try to reverse the measures.