Austin unveils retooled development program for taller buildings, affordable housing

Austin officials hope to encourage continued affordable housing construction under new state regulations, adding to hundreds of units created through existing city programs. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact)

Austin planners have detailed a new citywide strategy to allow taller buildings in various places, in exchange for affordable housing. The proposal responds to direction from City Council last year to revise a similar, controversial program, and the impacts of a new state law.

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