City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met Feb. 10.
Here is the agenda provided by the committee:
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CALL TO ORDER
Public Communication: General
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Approval of Minutes
1. Approve the minutes of the January 27, 2026, Housing and Planning Committee Meeting.
Briefings
2. Briefing on the status and timeline of amendments to the Land Development Code. [Stevie Greathouse, Division Manager – Austin Planning].
Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, and Mayor Pro Tem José ”Chito” Vela
3. Briefing on City Manager’s Office Update to the City’s approach to creating affordable housing. [Erica Leak, Officer -City Manager’s Office].
Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, and Mayor Pro Tem José ”Chito” Vela
4. Briefing on the status and timeline of Austin Planning initiatives. [Chris Ryerson, Division Manager-Austin Planning].
Sponsors: Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison, and Mayor Pro Tem José ”Chito” Vela
Future Items
5. Identify items to be discussed at future meetings.
Previously Distributed Memos to Mayor and Council (Information only; not for discussion)
Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) Strategy for Developing Vacant Land for Affordable Housing memo dated January 23, 2026.
Missing Middle and Mixed-Use Zoning Study memo dated January 30, 2026.
ADJOURN
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