Get ready, Hancock residents! The Planning Commission is looking at a zoning change that could mean more apartments in your area. This might shake things up, so stay tuned for updates.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 6 mentions in the last 30 days, 5 the 60 before.
More apartments could mean more housing options, but it might also change property values.
Renters and people looking for more housing choices could benefit from new apartment options.
Long-time homeowners might worry about changes to the neighborhood's feel and potential impacts on existing property values.
The path is paved for Amazon robotics factory and much more in east Austin.
After hours of public comment, the city approved a tax increment reinvestment zone for the area.
Hundreds of people packed Austin City Hall Thursday as the Austin City Council considered a proposed tax increment reinvestment zone for more than 2,600 acres of land known as Dog’s Head.
Austin City Council approves Dog’s Head development project following hours of debate KVUE
A proposed rezoning in Southwest Austin is drawing opposition from some Circle C residents who say a planned apartment development could worsen traffic and create safety concerns near Kiker Elementary School.
Residents say they support growth but want more study on traffic, safety and infrastructure before Austin leaders consider a proposed rezoning in Circle C.
City Council approves 2,600-acre 'Dog's Head' development in East Austin KUT
Austin approves 2,600-acre ‘Dog’s Head’ annexation, paving way for future development KXAN Austin
Austin moves to annex ‘Dog's Head’ for future development KVUE
City moving toward 2.6K-acre annexation to support decades of mixed-use development in East Austin Community Impact
Austin moves forward with changes to ‘HOME’ initiative KXAN Austin
Conditional Use Permit Applications City of Austin (.gov)
A small parcel in the Hancock neighborhood may see more intense zoning in the future after winning an endorsement from the Planning Commission during their September 23 meeting. Property owners are seeking a change from multifamily residence-limited ...
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