Action
Responsible Department(s)
Status
Next Steps
S A29
Investigate the feasibility of creating a program of city-owned housing, including but not limited to, cooperative, affordable and permanent supportive housing.
NHCD, Real Estate, AE, PAZ, EDD, HHSD, APL
• Recommend improved options for shared housing
S A30
Regulate the geographic distribution and operation of group homes for the disabled, homeless, and other individuals needing supportive housing.
PAZ
• CodeNext Land Development Code Revision.
C A13
Establish incentives and regulations to PAZ promote the creation of artists’ live/work space in residential areas that allow for limited gallery space.
• CodeNext Land Development Code Revision. Code
PAZ
• CodeNEXT Land Development Code Revision. Code
C A14
Develop programs and incentives to provide flexible, affordable work space and housing throughout Austin, with an emphasis placed on locations well-served by transit, Downtown, and activity centers and corridors for entrepreneurs, small and local businesses, artists, and creative professionals. Programs and incentives should address live-work space, homebased businesses, and temporary lease agreements in multi-use venues such as schools, vacant buildings, and warehouses.
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communities through CodeNext Land Development Code Revision.
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revisions to change regulations for garage apartments are complete. ArtPlace Grant Awarded to ThinkEast a future 24 acre mixed use district for Austin’s creative community. It could offer affordable working, living and flexible studio spaces. revisions to change regulations for garage apartments are complete.
• • Housing/Jobs/Transit Action Team meets regularly and will send memo to Council about strategies to better connect affordable housing, transit and jobs.