The Austin City Council postponed at its June 5 meeting public hearings that would address proposed updates to the University Neighborhood Overlay to allow for more discussions between the city and University.
The University Neighborhood Overlay, also known as UNO, was first adopted in 2004 to allow developers to build taller and denser buildings in exchange for affordable housing units in West Campus, according to the UNO overview. The Planning Department proposed updates aimed at increasing maximum building heights and supporting light rail development under the program. The updates also aimed to ensure West Campus provides quality, affordable housing, according to the Recommendation for Action.
Public hearings for the UNO updates are postponed until the Sept. 25 city council meeting, allowing department staff to formally meet with UT leadership to understand any challenges or concerns, according to a city memo…