City Council Work SessionTuesday, March 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Austin City Hall

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThe agenda presented three policy stories to examine: the implementation path for Austin’s homelessness strategic plan, the scope of proposed missing middle and mixed-use zoning changes, and the public-right-of-way implications of larger electronic and off-premises signs. Questions can focus on the future strategies contemplated by the homelessness plan, the code provisions targeted by the zoning proposal, and the rationale for the sign-code waiver.

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThe pulled policy items provide specific files for stakeholder engagement: the homelessness strategic plan, missing middle and mixed-use zoning proposal, and sign-regulation ordinance. Engagement can focus on the policy language and implementation questions scheduled for Council discussion rather than treating any proposal as final.

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectResidents interested in housing policy can track the homelessness strategic plan and the proposed missing middle and mixed-use zoning framework through Files 26-1451 and 26-1459. Residents concerned with visual conditions in public rights-of-way can follow the public hearing on expanded electronic and off-premises signs in File 26-1452.

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingIf the missing middle and mixed-use zoning proposal is taken up further, developers considering townhomes, cottage courts, small-scale multi-unit projects, or residential-commercial sites should track File 26-1459 and assess how proposed district standards and administrative changes could affect site concepts. Developers with interests near I-35 should monitor the Cap and Stitch Cap Deck Recommendations briefing for potential corridor-specific development and access considerations.