The Austin Planning Commission voted to recommend multifamily rezoning (MF‑3, limit 40 units) for 4302–4316 Knuckles Crossing after questions about roadway safety and funding; staff said required access and deceleration lanes would be resolved at site plan and through impact‑fee crediting. Vote: 9–0–2.

Austin Planning briefed the Downtown Commission on early stages of the Imagine Austin comprehensive plan update, describing a shortened consultant scope to prioritize a citywide place‑types map, formation of a 45‑member community working group, and a two‑year timeline that aims for adoption in 2028.

Austin planning staff and AECOM presented progress on the Central City District plan, explaining a 15‑year scenario‑planning process with a 2025 baseline, public engagement that includes 15 focus groups, and technical products (KPIs and an ArcGIS urban model) to test outcomes for housing, mobility and public safety.

Commissioners approve consent agenda, postponing several items and addressing public concerns on rezoning.