CASE NUMBER: C14H-2024-0123 ZONING CHANGE REVIEW SHEET HLC DATE: November 6, 2024 PC DATE: November 19, 2024 CC Date: TBD APPLICANT: Holly Tachovsky (owner-initiated) HISTORIC NAME: Whitney House WATERSHED: Waller Creek ADDRESS OF PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE: 4310 Avenue H ZONING CHANGE: SF-3-HD-NCCD-NP to SF-3-H-HD-NCCD-NP COUNCIL DISTRICT: 9 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the proposed zoning change from family residence- historic district combining district-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF- 3-HD-NCCD-NP) to family residence-historic landmark-historic district combining district-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-HD-NCCD-NP) zoning. QUALIFICATIONS FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION: Architecture, historical associations and community value. HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION ACTION: Recommended the proposed zoning change from family residence-historic district combining district-neighborhood conservation combining district- neighborhood plan (SF-3-HD-NCCD-NP) to family residence-historic landmark-historic district combining district-neighborhood conservation combining district-neighborhood plan (SF-3-H-HD- NCCD-NP) zoning (9-0). PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: TBD CITY COUNCIL ACTION: TBD CASE MANAGER: Austin Lukes, 512-978-0766, Austin.lukes@austintexas.gov NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Austin Independent School District, Austin Lost and Found Pets, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Central Austin Community Development Corporation, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Friends of Hyde Park, Homeless Neighborhood Association, Hyde Park Neighborhood Assn., Hyde Park Neighborhood Plan Contact Team, Neighborhood Empowerment Foundation, North Austin Neighborhood Alliance, Preservation Austin, SELTexas, Sierra Club, Austin Regional Group DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: The house is listed as a contributing resource to both the Hyde Park National Register district as well as the Hyde Park local historic district. BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION: § 25-2-352(3)(c)(i) Architecture. The property embodies the distinguishing characteristics of a recognized architectural style, type, or method of construction; exemplifies technological innovation in design or construction; displays high artistic value in representing ethnic or folk art, architecture, or construction; represents a rare example of an architectural style in the city; serves as an outstanding example of the work of an architect, builder, or artisan who significantly contributed to the development of the city, state, or nation; possesses cultural, historical, or architectural value as a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian or vernacular structure; or represents an architectural curiosity or one- of-a-kind building. The house at 4310 Avenue H is an intact example of a Craftsman style bungalow which started being constructed in the northern half of the Hyde Park neighborhood in the 1920s. However, the Whitney house is distinctive because it was built earlier than any of its neighbors and was heavily designed by Dr. Francis Whitney, including the front fenestration which features a unique design. The ornament and detail that is …
City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet Photo 6. Oblique view of the rear façade, camera facing southeast, 4310 Avenue H, Photo by HHM, April 2024 Adopted December 2012 Attachment B | Page 7 City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet Photo 7. Rear façade, camera facing east, 4310 Avenue H, Photo by HHM, April 2024. Adopted December 2012 Attachment B | Page 8 City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet Photo 8. North façade of rear addition, camera facing south, 4310 Avenue H. Photo by HHM, April 2024. Adopted December 2012 Attachment B | Page 9 City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet Photo 9. North façade of main building in context with rear addition, camera facing south, 4310 Avenue H. Photo by HHM, April 2024. Adopted December 2012 Attachment B | Page 10 City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet Photo 10. South façade view of outdoor hallway between main building and rear addition, camera facing north, 4310 Avenue H. Photo by HHM, April 2024. Adopted December 2012 Attachment B | Page 11 City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet Photo 11. Oblique view of south façade, main building in context with rear addition, camera facing northwest, 4310 Avenue H. Photo by HHM, April 2024. Adopted December 2012 Attachment B | Page 12 City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet Photo 12. Oblique view of south façade, main building, camera facing northeast, 4310 Avenue H. Photo by HHM April 2024. Adopted December 2012 Attachment B | Page 13 City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet Photo 13. Oblique view of south façade, main building, camera facing northwest, 4310 Avenue H. Photo by HHM, April 2024. Adopted December 2012 Attachment B | Page 14 City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet Photo 14. Oblique view of south façade in context with primary façade, camera facing northwest, 4310 Avenue H. Photo by HHM, April 2024. Adopted December 2012 Attachment B | Page 15 City of Austin - Historic Preservation Office Historic Zoning Application Packet Photo 15. Oblique view of setback rear addition from across the street, camera facing northwest, 4310 Avenue H. Photo by HHM, July 2024. Adopted December 2012 Attachment B | Page …
PLANNING COMMISSION DOWNTOWN DENSITY BONUS REQUEST SITE PLAN REVIEW SHEET 400 W. 14th Street Phone: (512) 978-4665 Phone: (512) 974-2975 Drenner Group (Leah Bojo) 400-412 W. 14th Street and 1403 San Antonio Street Chris Sapuppo, PMP Chris.sapuppo@austintexas.gov Jorge E. Rousselin, CNU-A Jorge.Rousselin@austintexas.gov PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: November 19, 2024 SP-2024-0006C CASE NUMBER: PROJECT NAME: ADDRESS: APPLICANT: URBAN DESIGN STAFF: SITE PLAN CASE MANAGER: NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: Downtown PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: The applicant is requesting administrative approval for the construction of a 35-story mixed-use building at an approximate height of 393 feet comprised of 283 for-sale multifamily units, equating to 331,584 gross square feet of multifamily use. The project includes 12,601 gross square feet of office use on level 8 and approximately 4,898 gross square feet of pedestrian oriented, commercial use on the ground floor in accordance with the Downtown Density Bonus Program (DDBP) Land Development Code (LDC) 25-2- 586. PROJECT REQUEST: In accordance with LDC Section 25-2-586(B)(6), the applicant is requesting, from City Council, additional floor to area ratio (FAR) from 15:1 to 20:1 for a proposed mixed-use building. The project is participating in the Downtown Density Bonus Program for bonus area up to 15:1 FAR to be granted administratively. PRIOR BOARD AND COMMISSION ACTION: Design Commission: August 26, 2024: A motion to recommend to City Council that the project 400 W 14th Steet located at 400 West 14th Street complies with the Urban Design Guidelines for the City of Austin in accordance with Land Development Code § 25-2-586 (C)(1)(a)(ii) was approved on Commissioner Howard’s motion, Commissioner Wittstruck’s second on a 7-0-1 vote. Commissioner Wallace recused due to a conflict of interest. Chair Salinas and Commissioners Carroll and Luckens were absent. Planning Commission Public Hearing: November 19, 2024 Council Public Hearing: December 12, 2024 SUMMARY STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Gatekeeper Requirements: To participate in the Downtown Density Bonus Program, projects must first satisfy the gatekeeper requirements as described in LDC 25-2-586(C)(1), which are: 1. To substantially comply with the Urban Design Guidelines 2. Execute a restrictive covenant committing to provide streetscape improvements along all public street frontages, consistent with the Great Streets Standards, and 3. Execute a restrictive covenant committing to achieve a minimum two-star rating under the Austin Energy Green Building program using the ratings in effect at the time the application is submitted. For this project, the applicant has provided sufficient documentation to meet the gatekeeper requirements, as outlined below: • The …
SCHOOL DISTRICT LAND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT This School District Land Development Standards Interlocal Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into the by the City of Austin (“City”) and Hays Consolidated Independent School District (“School District”). Where required, the provisions of this Agreement shall also be considered ordinances issued by the City in compliance with its general powers and under the Texas Local Government Code (“LGC”). WHEREAS, the City recognizes that the School District owns its Educational Facility where it prepares students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in college, career, and life for decades to come, and that ownership and longevity of use of this Facility are major influential factors in agreeing to the terms contained within this Agreement; WHEREAS, the City and the School District are both political subdivisions of the State of Texas such that certain limits apply to municipal regulation of school district construction of Educational Facility; WHEREAS, Section 212.902 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that a municipality and a school district may enter into an agreement to establish review fees, review periods, land development standards ordinances and to provide alternative water pollution control methodologies for school buildings; WHEREAS, the City and the School District both desire that children living within their mutual jurisdictions should be educated in a high quality Educational Facility; WHEREAS, the City and the School District acknowledge and agree that a uniform set of land development standards applicable to the School District Educational Facility both (i) allows for the School District to more effectively construct its Educational Facility in a timely manner at a lower cost of taxpayer dollars, and (ii) provides superior protections for the health, safety, and welfare of City residents. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City and the School District, pursuant to the laws of the state, hereto agree as follows: ARTICLE I: ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE AND MODIFICATION 1.1 City Ordinances and Rules. The terms of this Agreement and the exhibits attached hereto shall supersede any conflicting requirements of the City’s code of ordinances and adopted rules (“City Code”). Otherwise, City Code shall apply to School District development. Except for Chapter 25-12 (Technical Codes) of the City’s Land Development Code (“LDC”), the City Code as it existed on the Effective Date of this Agreement shall apply throughout the term of this Agreement. Chapter 25-12 of the City’s LDC contains the City’s adopted Technical Codes (Building Code, …
2025 ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION MEETING DATES AND DEADLINES Austin City Hall 301 W. Second Street, Austin, TX, 78701 Council Chambers Room 1001| 6:00 PM Meeting Date 1ST and 3RD Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted) January 7th January 21st February 4th February 18th *March 3rd, March 4th, or March 5th March 18th April 1st April 15th May 6th May 20th June 3rd June 17th July 1st July 15th August 5th August 19th September 2nd September 16th October 7th October 21st *November 3rd, November 4th, or November 5th November 18th December 2nd December 16th Materials Deadline 5 days prior to Meeting by close of business (5:00 p.m.) (No exceptions) January 2nd January 16th January 30th February 13th *February 26th, February 27th, or February 28th March 13th March 27th April 10th May 1st May 15th May 29th June 12th June 26th July 10th July 31st August 14th August 28th September 11th October 2nd October 16th *October 29th, October 30th, October 31st November 13th November 21st December 11th
BUS ACCESS ROUTE STOP PROPOSED R1-1 SIGN AND STOP BAR (TYP.) PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PROPOSED R1-1 SIGN AND STOP BAR (TYP.) STOP PEDESTRIAN CROSSING BUILDING 3 BUS QUEUING LANE TOTAL LENGTH 808 LF (19 TOTAL BUS CAPACITY) PEDESTRIAN CROSSING STADIUM TENNIS PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SOFTBALL PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK BUILDING 2 PASSENGER VEHICLE DOUBLE QUEUING LANES TOTAL LENGTH 647 LF (34 TOTAL PASSENGER VEHICLE CAPACITY) PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PROPOSED "DO NOT ENTER" SIGN PROPOSED "ONE WAY" SIGN PARENT ACCESS ROUTE QUEUE (2960 LF) MULTIPURPOSE ACTIVITY CENTER BUILDING 1 PROPOSED R1-1 SIGN AND STOP BAR (TYP.) STOP SPECIAL EDUCATION BUS QUEUING LANE TOTAL LENGTH 925 LF (22 TOTAL BUS CAPACITY) PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK BASEBALL PEDESTRIAN CROSSING STOP PROPOSED R1-1 SIGN AND STOP BAR (TYP.) STOP PROPOSED R1-1 SIGN AND STOP BAR (TYP.) STOP PROPOSED R1-1 SIGN AND STOP BAR (TYP.) > 10 > 20 > 30 > 40 50 < 40 < 30 < 20 < 10 < STADIUM > 10 > 20 > 30 > 40 > 50 40 < 30 < 20 < 10 < PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK PROPOSED CONCRETE SIDEWALK TBM #3 PROPOSED BUS EXIT PROPOSED BUS ENTRANCE RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT TO CREEDMOOR-MAHA WATER SUPPLY CORP. DOCUMENT NO. 2006162561 O.P.R.T.C.TX. TBM #2 00 120' 240' GRAPHIC SCALE 120' LEGEND PROPERTY LINE BUS ACCESS ROUTE QUEUE SPECIAL ED. ACCESS ROUTE QUEUE PARENT ACCESS ROUTE QUEUE 1 2 ' - 0 " 1 2 ' - 0 " 40'-0" 25'-0" T C E J O R P A H K 3 9 0 7 1 0 6 6 0 E T A D 4 2 0 2 R E B O T C O 10/4/2024 C W I V C E B L : Y B D E N G S E D I : Y B D E K C E H C : Y B N W A R D N W O H S S A : E L A C S T N E M E G A N A M S S E C C A N A L P 4 L O O H C S H G H S Y A H I D R E L L I V S R E N R U T S I N T S U A F O Y T C I S …
ZONING AND PLATTING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024 The Zoning and Platting Commission convened in a regular meeting on Tuesday October 15, 2024, at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers, Room 1001, 301 W. Second Street, in Austin, Texas. Chair NAME called the Zoning and Platting Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance: Hank Smith Felix De Portu Alejandra Flores Taylor Major Ryan Puzycki Carrie Thompson Board Members/Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: William Floyd Lonny Stern Board Members/Commissioners absent: Scott Boone David Fouts Besty Greenberg APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Zoning and Platting Commission regular meeting on October 1, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of October 1, 2024, were approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg, and Commissioners Boone and Flouts were absent. 1. 1 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2 Zoning: C14-2024-0130 - Pfugerville ISD Support Services; District 1 2021 Crystal Bend Drive, Walnut Creek Location: Owner/Applicant: Pflugerville Independent School District (Craig Pruett) Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Gil Engineering (Monica Silva) I-RR to P Recommended Sherri Sirwaitis, 512-974-3057, sherri.sirwaitis@austintexas.gov Planning Department The motion to approve Staff’s recommendation of P was approved on the consent agenda on Commissioner Flores’ motion, Commissioner Puzycki’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg, and Commissioners Boone and Flouts were absent. 3. Conditional Use SP-2024-0140CS - Tower Ventures-Jester Blvd.; District 10 7805-1/2 Jester Boulevard, Bull Creek Permit: Location: Owner/Applicant: Jester Club, Inc. Agent: Request: Staff Rec.: Staff: Vincent Gerard and Asssociates, Inc. (Hunter Biechlin) Conditional Use Permit Recommended Heather Chaffin, 512-974-2140, heather.chaffin@austintexas.gov Development Services Department The motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit, with a 29-foot adjustment, for SP- 2024-0140CS - Tower Ventures-Jester Blvd located at 7805-1/2 Jester Boulevard was approved on Commissioner Major’s motion, Commissioner Flores’ second, on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg, and Commissioners Boone and Flouts were absent. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Discussion and action on a recommendation to Council related to restricting commercial uses on Imagine Austin corridors. Sponsors: Commissioner Puzycki and Commissioner Stern. The motion to move this recommendation, as amended, to the Codes and Ordinances Joint Committee and the Comprehensive Plan Joint Committee was approved on Chair Smith’s motion, Commissioner Major’s second, on an 8-0 vote. Vice Chair Greenberg, and Commissioners Boone and Flouts were absent. 5. Discussion and action to approve the Zoning and Platting Commission …
1 0 0 1 W E S T H O W A R D L A N E 1 1 - 1 9 - 2 0 2 4 • Rezoning from CS to LI-CO • Conditional Overlay Prohibiting • Basic Industry • Recycling Center • Resource Extraction • Stockyards Rezoning Request 2 Aerial 3 Aerial 4 Built 1995 – Proposed Expansion 5 Aerial with Land Uses 6 Jurisdiction 7 Zoning – CS 8 Zoning – CS 9 • City Staff Support • Respectfully Request Zoning and Platting Commission Support • Questions? • Thank you for your time!
5 7 0 1 D i e h l T r a i l 1 1 - 1 9 - 2 0 2 4 Request - Restrictive Covenant Amendment • Acreage: 17.081 acres • Zoning: MF-4-CO • Developed: 307 Multifamily Units (18 units per acre) • 1984 City Public Restrictive Covenant (C14-84-022) • Maximum density of 30 units per acre • 2008 Zoning Ordinance 20080131-101 (C14-2007-0211) • Maximum density of 18 units per acre Aerial Zoomed Out 3 Aerial Zoomed In 4 Zoning Map Zoomed In 5 1984 Restrictive Covenant 6 2008 Zoning Ordinance 7 2013 - IMT @ Riata - 307 Multifamily Units 8 307 Multifamily Units 9 • Respectfully Request Zoning and Platting Commission • City Staff Support Support • Questions? • Thank you for your time!
North Trail Office Site Plan Approval Summary The applicant is proposing a low-profile, low-density office use on Loop 360. The property’s location along a Hill Country Roadway requires the site plan be presented to the commission. Staff has confirmed that the site plan meets all requirements needed for approval. Hill Country Roadway Site Plan 25-5-142 – Land Use Commission Approval “Land Use Commission approval of a site plan is required for… development in a Hill Country Roadway Corridor.” 25-2-147 – Action By the Land Use Commission “The Land Use Commission shall approve a site plan for development in a Hill Country Roadway Corridor if the Land Use Commission determines that the proposed development complies with the requirements of this title.” The Property The property is proposed for a low-profile, low-density office use. Standard Uses Impervious Cover Building Cover Height FAR Water Quality Detention Pond Project Office 15.5% 8.6% 28 ft. 0.26 : 1 10% more volume than required 15% larger than required The property is proposed for a low-profile, low-density office use. The project will take access off of Loop 360. The property abuts a Loop 360 ‘cut’ wall, limiting the project’s visibility from the highway. The property abuts a Loop 360 ‘cut’ wall, limiting the project’s visibility from the highway. The property abuts a Loop 360 ‘cut’ wall, limiting the project’s visibility from the highway. The proposed building is a compatible distance (over 350 ft.) from the closest residential structure. Key Takeaways The project complies with all applicable rules and regulations, meeting the Land Development Code’s threshold for commission approval. The project provides lower intensity than the applicant is entitled, with lower impervious cover than otherwise allowed. The project commits to better outcomes than are otherwise required, with larger water quality and detention facilities than required.
Subject: Concerns Regarding the North Trail Development Proposal To: Members of the Zoning and Platting Commission, Alison Alter, and Ashley Fisher From: 2222 CONA Subject: Opposition to Case SPC-2023-0357C – North Trail Office Park Development The North Trail Office Park development, as proposed, raises significant concerns regarding environmental impact, infrastructure strain, and community well-being. While the applicant asserts compliance with regulatory standards, the following issues highlight why this project should not proceed as currently designed: 1. Environmental Risks – Bull Creek • Proximity to Bull Creek: The development site is directly adjacent to Bull Creek, a critical water feature and floodplain (Zone AE per FEMA). Although the plan claims no development within the floodplain, construction activities and increased impervious cover could disrupt natural water flow, increase runoff, and jeopardize the creek's ecological balance. • Biofiltration and Detention Issues: The proposed partial biofiltration system and detention pond rely on assumptions that may not fully mitigate runoff or long-term pollution risks. Inadequate maintenance of these systems could result in sedimentation, water quality degradation, and downstream flooding, which would harm the sensitive Bull Creek watershed. Increased Runoff Potential: Post-development for the underground parking and office the runoff characteristics indicate a significant shift in site hydrology. Even with mitigation measures, the increased impervious cover poses risks of erosion, sediment transport, and habitat destruction. • 2. Environmental Risks - Bluff Instability and Setback Issues • Erosion Risks: Construction activities near the bluff—particularly grading, excavation, and stormwater outflow—could exacerbate erosion and destabilize the bluff. The use of a flow-spreading wall may help diffuse stormwater but does not address the potential for subsurface water movement that could undermine the bluff’s stability over time. The bluff CEF, under Austin’s Environmental Criteria Manual (ECM), may require additional protections. These features appear to be inadequately addressed in the site plan. • Slope Conditions: Nearly half the site consists of slopes greater than 15%, and the bluff itself represents an area of extreme sensitivity. Development on and around such steep terrain increases the risk of structural instability, sediment transport, and bluff failure, especially during heavy rainfall. • Downstream Impacts: Any destabilization of the bluff could lead to sediment deposition into Bull Creek, adversely affecting water quality, aquatic habitats, and the surrounding watershed. 3. Traffic and Connectivity Concerns • Increased Traffic on Loop 360: The projected 1,439 daily trips from the proposed office development will exacerbate congestion on Loop 360, a corridor …
Cultural Arts Funding Update Economic Development Department November 19, 2024 Agenda Cultural Funding Review Process History Overview (FY24 Funding Requests/Distribution) 1. FY25 Launch Calendar 2. Past and Planned Promotion/Marketing of Programs 3. 4. Highlights of Awardees from AAPI led organizations 5. Questions Noting: All Cultural Funding programs are funded via Hotel Occupancy Tax. There are other programs run in our department, and with Rally Austin (a Local Government Corporation) utilizing other funding sources. Examples: - Creative Space Assistance Fund (General Fund, EDD) - Iconic Venue Fund (Managed by Rally Austin) C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process History Cultural Funding – Reminders 2017: Cultural Funding Program Responsiveness Working Group 2018: Funding cuts for the first time (11%) COA Equity Statement: Strategic Direction 2023 Problem: Address 50 years of inequitable funding distribution. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process — Community Led C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process – MJR Partners Report https://www.austintexas.gov/department/cultural-funding C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Review Process – Pilot Programs Approved by Arts Commission June 29, 2022 Solution: Holistic Funding Ecosystem addressing past disparities in funding. Note: Current Guidelines for these Pilot programs do not prevent awardees from being eligible in the following year of funding opportunities. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding – Pilot Program Investment Outcomes Grantee Investment by Demographics FY2015 - 2021 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding – Pilot Program Investment Outcomes Grantee Investment by Demographics FY2015 - 2021 Grantee Investment by Demographics FY 2023 - 2024 C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding – Pilot Program Investment Outcomes Note: 2015-2021 Investment was 18% Majority Diverse; 25% Equally Led; 57% Majority White/Prefer not to answer. C I T Y O F A U S T I N Cultural Funding Program Overview – FY 2024 Awards $17,475,000 Awarded (FY 25-26 Thrive, FY24 Elevate, FY24 Nexus) $3.3M Increase from previous cycle (FY23-FY24 Thrive, FY23 Elevate, FY23 Nexus) $63 Million In Total Requested Funds 366 Total Awards (FY 25-26 Thrive, FY24 Elevate, FY24 Nexus) 190 New to COA Cultural Funding Awardees 77% Majority Diverse Led 66% Women/Non-Binary …
Health Assessment on the Asian and Asian American Community in Austin Asian American Quality of Life Shetal Vohra-Gupta, Ph.D., MSW, Assistant Professor Cheng Chow, MPhil, PhD Student Steve Hicks School of Social Work The University of Texas at Austin Chinese Americans: 24% (5.4 million) Indian Americans: 21% (4.6 million) Filipinos:19% (4.2 million) Roots in Vietnam (2.2 million), Korea (1.9 million) and Japan (1.5 million) each have a population of at least 1 million. Asian population is on the rise in Texas The number of Asian Americans in Texas increased by 91,921 people from 2022 to 2023, amounting to over 1.7 million people in total. The fastest growing numbers were in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, with 10.5% increase from 2022 to 2023 – First among U.S. metro areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Credit: Elijah Nicholson-Messmer Older age groups – the sharpest increase Social services? Healthcare access? Affordability? Chronic health conditions? Caregiver resources? Transportation? Social isolation? Support infrastructure? Source: U.S. Census Bureau Credit: Elijah Nicholson-Messmer Diversity of Asian population in Austin Ethnicity Total Asian Asian Indian Chinese Vietnamese Korean Filipino Pakistani Taiwanese Japanese Nepalese Two or more Asian groups Population 80,245 30,361 15,246 9,659 6,738 4,790 2,135 1,943 1,507 1,412 1,344 1,212 Share 100.0% 37.8% 19.0% 12.0% 8.4% 6.0% 2.7% 2.4% 1.9% 1.8% 1.7% Other Central Asian 1.5% Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates Asian American Health Assessment Health issues identified Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cancer, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Access Barriers Recommendations suggested Improve OUTREACH to subpopulations Focus on PREVENTION Increase ACCESS to health care Provide CULTURALLY SENSITIVE health care Asian American Quality of Life Survey Asian American Quality of Life Survey Major findings (N=2,609) • A majority of the survey participants (90.8%) were foreign-born immigrants • More than 28% of the overall sample had at least one chronic disease • Tobacco use more prevalent among Korean and Vietnamese while Koreans and Filipinos were least likely to engage in physical exercise and a healthy diet. • More than 11% reported an experience of unmet health care needs during the past 12 months (particularly in Koreans [15.4%] and Vietnamese [17.1%]) -inconsistent with the findings from national data (2.8% among Asians) • 20% of the sample reported the need for transportation and interpretation (particularly high in Koreans [29.5%], Chinese [24.0%], and Vietnamese [22.4%]) • The prevalence of mental distress and serve mental illness was 44.2% …
HVAC-R CONTRACTOR STUDY Advancing high-efficiency, climate-smart heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) technologies and practices in support of the Austin Climate Equity Plan. April 2024 Prepared by City of Austin HVAC Contractor Study: Contractor Engagement Plan iii Acknowledgements This report was prepared by Jen Cregar and Marisa Hanson-Lopez for the City of Austin Office of Sustainability. We are grateful to the following individuals and organizations for sharing their time and insights that informed this study. ● Jason Baker, Acme A/C & Heating ● Amanda Mortl, City of Austin Office of ● Alpha Tounkara, American Conservation & Sustainability Air Institute ● Harvey Giblin + faculty, Austin Career ● Greg Arcangeli, Austin Energy ● Aiden Cohen, Austin Energy ● Heidi Kasper, Austin Energy ● Sara Norris, Austin Energy ● Sally Phipps, Austin Energy ● Holly Prosser, Austin Energy ● Joe Teng, Austin Energy ● Tom Turner, Austin Energy Joni Zacharisen, Austin Energy Jordan Garcia, Better Service Co. Inc. Coalition ● Ted Tiffany, Building Decarbonization ● Zach Baumer, City of Austin Office of Sustainability ● ● ● Sarah Talkington, City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department ● Trey Farmer, Forge Craft Architecture + Design ● Katelynn Essig, Foundation Communities ● John Chavez, hvacMENSCH ● Al D’Andrea, McCullough Heating & Air ● Kevin DeMaster, Mitsubishi Electric Trane ● Garrett Smith, Mitsubishi Electric Trane ● Ben Lipscomb, National Comfort Institute ● Dominick Guarino, National Comfort Conditioning HVAC US LLC HVAC US LLC Institute Plumbing ● Paul Wieboldt, Tradewinds Appropriate Technologies ● Shawn Hoover, Vertex Mechanical ● Victoria Kramer, Bluebonnet AC Services, ● Roland Arrisola, Stan’s Heating, Air & City of Austin HVAC-R Contractor Study i Table of Contents Acknowledgements ....................................................................................................................................... ii Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 1 Background & Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 5 Contractor Engagement Approach ............................................................................................................... 6 Findings & Recommendations ...................................................................................................................... 8 Residential Heat Pump Barriers .............................................................................................................. 10 Multifamily Heat Pump Barriers ............................................................................................................. 25 Low-GWP Refrigerant Barriers ................................................................................................................ 31 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................... 37 Appendix A. Survey Results ....................................................................................................................... A-1 Appendix B. Peer Municipally Owned Utility Heat Pump and Heat Pump Water Heater Incentives ........ B-1 City of Austin HVAC-R Contractor Study ii Tables Table 1. Summary of Recommendations ...................................................................................................... 2 Table 2. Contractor Engagement Approach.................................................................................................. 7 Table 3. Contractor Engagement Representation ........................................................................................ 7 Table 4. Summary of Residential Heat Pump Barriers and Solutions ......................................................... 10 Table 5. Recommended Solutions to HP Upfront Cost Barrier ................................................................... 12 Table 6. Summary of Single-Family Heat Pump and Heat Pump Water …
Health Assessment on the Asian and Asian American Community in Austin Shetal Vohra-Gupta, Ph.D., MSW, Assistant Professor Cheng Chow, MPhil, PhD Student Steve Hicks School of Social Work The University of Texas at Austin Chinese Americans: 24% (5.4 million) Indian Americans: 21% (4.6 million) Filipinos:19% (4.2 million) Roots in Vietnam (2.2 million), Korea (1.9 million) and Japan (1.5 million) each have a population of at least 1 million. Asian population is on the rise in Texas The number of Asian Americans in Texas increased by 91,921 people from 2022 to 2023 The fastest growing numbers were in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, with 10.5% increase from 2022 to 2023 – First among U.S. metro areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Credit: Elijah Nicholson-Messmer Older age groups – the sharpest increase Social services? Healthcare access? Affordability? Chronic health conditions? Caregiver resources? Transportation? Social isolation? Support infrastructure? Source: U.S. Census Bureau Credit: Elijah Nicholson-Messmer Population growth 33% 45% Natural Increase International Migration Internal Migraiton 22% Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Vintage 2023. Diversity of Asian population in Austin - San Marcos - Round Rock Metro area Population Total Asian Asian Indian Chinese Filipino Japanese Korean Vietnamese ACS 2015 Estimation ACS 2023 Estimation 92,512 28,195 18,549 6,877 2,332 8,188 16,697 5.0% 1.5% 1.0% 0.4% 0.1% 0.4% 0.9% 193,555 81,618 37,099 12,366 2,473 9,893 19,786 7.8% 3.3% 1.5% 0.5% 0.1% 0.4% 0.8% Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey Estimates Asian American Health Assessment Health issues identified Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cancer, Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Access Barriers Recommendations suggested Improve OUTREACH to subpopulations Focus on PREVENTION Increase ACCESS to health care Provide CULTURALLY SENSITIVE health care Asian American Quality of Life Survey Asian American Quality of Life Survey Major findings (N=2,609) • A majority of the survey participants (90.8%) were foreign-born immigrants • More than 28% of the overall sample had at least one chronic disease • Tobacco use more prevalent among Korean and Vietnamese while Koreans and Filipinos were least likely to engage in physical exercise and a healthy diet. • More than 11% reported an experience of unmet health care needs during the past 12 months (particularly in Koreans [15.4%] and Vietnamese [17.1%]) -inconsistent with the findings from national data (2.8% among Asians) • 20% of the sample reported the need for transportation and interpretation (particularly high in Koreans [29.5%], Chinese [24.0%], and Vietnamese [22.4%]) • The prevalence …
