Austin City Council Decides on Airport Art Plans

Austin City Council decides on airport art plans

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The Austin city council signed off on artwork plans for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport during a meeting Thursday. After public outcry that Austin artists were not involved with the plans, the city took note. Now, local artists can submit their works for display at various areas across the airport. Previous: Agenda items on art at Austin airport removed from next council meeting This is not just a painting on the wal…

Jamestown City Council To Hear Proposal That Aims To Speed Up New Housing Development

Jamestown City Council will hear a proposal Monday night that would speed up new housing development in the city. Jamestown Department of Development staff will present a pre-permitting resolution …

In rare move, City Council ‘effectively killed’ affordable housing project approved by the zoning board

A resolution from Council member Jay Young authorizes City Council to file an appeal of the Zoning Board of Adjustment's variance for the Strawberry Mansion project.

Austin City Council amends density bonus program for affordable housing

Austin City Council approved an update to help with affordable housing in the city.

City council to soon vote on $30 million in affordable housing projects

The funds would largely come from the city's 2022 housing bond, as well as federal grants.

The Groves at Hillsdale aims to bring affordable home ownership to Amherst » CHMA

On today’s show, we talk with some of the people behind a new affordable housing development springing up in Amherst. The Groves at Hillsdale will be operated by United Way Maritimes, and will eventually feature 47 residential units, including 19 affordable rentals and 28 homes for ownership. Amherst CAO Jason MacDonald says the town contributed to the project through building $640,000 in sewer, water and street infrastructure because staff and …