Connie Joe Kirk speaks at press conference about phase 2 of the HOME initiative. Supporters rallied in favor of a proposal to reduce Austin 's minimum lot size from 5,750 to 2,000 square feet ahead of a city council vote on Thursday, arguing it would help address the housing affordability crisis, especially for low-income and minority residents.
Kirk held a press conference on her front lawn in East Austin Wednesday in support of phase two of the HOME initiative, flanked by the Austin Area Urban League, the Austin EMS Association and the Austin Justice Coalition.Under phase two, the minimum lot size would drop from 5,750 square feet to 2,000 square feet.
Source: Real Estate Daily Report (realestatedailyreport.net)
HOME Initiative Minimum Lot Size Housing Crisis Density Affordability East Austin Opponents
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