These incentives remove some barriers for development locating in the Desired Development Zone. They provide incentives and a viable mechanism for infill development and redevelopment. Formalizing a process of neighborhood planning in Austin where each neighborhood is empowered to develop its plan to address the issues of concern to the community. And, like a patchwork quilt, these plans when stitched together will form a pattern design with overall coverage and support for the Austin community. There are three possible incentive methods included in the Phase I products for Smart Growth.
Developers can voluntarily choose any one of the three methods.
The methods differ dramatically and depending on the size, location, and land use of the development contemplated one may be more financially desirable than another. Each of these has been developed to promote the goals of the Master Planning Guidelines for Smart Growth. Conclusion Statement - Phase II and Beyond Many possible additional tasks will be undertaken as the Smart Growth program continues in Austin. Many of the Phase I tasks themselves will require some sort of implementation activities for many years. The Design Commission will complete their work and one of the next steps will be to codify certain aspects into the city code.