Austin policy lets builders forgo red tape. The result? More affordable housing, less public input.

Austin policy lets builders forgo red tape. The result? More affordable housing, less public input. - Austin Monitor

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Austin policy lets builders forgo red tape. The result? More affordable housing, less public input.

Affordability Unlocked is a program that lets developers ignore certain building restrictions. In exchange, they must rent or sell half of the homes they build for people earning low incomes.