Description
Title: Approve a resolution initiating amendments to Title 25 (Land Development Code) to modify zoning and transportation regulations, to create new zoning districts and establish regulations, and to enhance and streamline street design, building, and site development standards to enhance multimodal mobility throughout the City and report back to Council.
Summary
The City of Austin's legislation, outlined in File ID: 26-1851, aims to enhance and streamline street design and urban development standards to promote multimodal mobility. It directs the City Manager to propose amendments to the Land Development Code and related criteria manuals to align with the Austin Strategic Mobility Plan (ASMP), which seeks to balance transportation modes. Key actions include updating the Transportation Criteria Manual to integrate green infrastructure and consolidate street design requirements, ensuring coherence in urban design standards, and improving accessibility to transit. This legislation affects residents, developers, and city planners, fostering vibrant streetscapes while prioritizing environmental sustainability and community engagement. The Council expects progress updates by late 2026 and early 2027.