Denser Development on the Rosewood Block
City Council meeting · Thursday, October 8 at 10:00 AM
The decision
Should the city allow a density bonus for development on the 1900 Rosewood block?
Who notices: Residents and businesses near Rosewood Avenue, Chicon Street, and Poquito Street in East Austin could notice changes.
Plain-language summary based on official city records. Written with AI assistance.
Your potential impact
Before · In your neighborhood
The existing zoning already allows commercial uses and housing, including homes and businesses in the same building.
After · What could change
Developers could use a program that allows larger buildings in exchange for meeting extra requirements.
The trade-offs
Potential benefits
Businesses near Rosewood and Chicon
Nearby businesses could gain customers if additional homes bring more residents within walking distance.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
Possible concerns
Drivers and pedestrians on surrounding streets
Drivers and pedestrians nearby could encounter more vehicle trips if the bonus brings more intensive development.
Possible tradeoff, inferred from the proposal. Not a reported position of this group.
Over the years
Future residents of the Rosewood block
Future residents could live near shops on the same block if denser mixed-use development is built.
Possible longer-term effect, inferred from the proposal. Not a guaranteed outcome.
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Where things stand
Current official status: Agenda Ready
Listed council meeting: October 8, 2026
A final vote result isn't available on this page yet. That doesn't mean a vote hasn't happened. The official record in Sources & transparency below has the City's latest status and meeting details.
Sources & transparency
Plain-language summary based on Austin's official city records, written with AI assistance. Not yet checked by a person.
26-2663Official status: Agenda ReadyUpdated by the City Sep 29, 2026
Read the official record
C14-2026-0008 - 1900 Rosewood Block - Conduct a public hearing and approve an ordinance amending City Code Title 25 by rezoning property locally known as 1155 Chicon Street, 1900, 1902, 1904, and 1906 Rosewood Avenue, and 1152 Poquito Street (Boggy Creek Watershed). Applicant Request: To rezone from general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-NP) combining district zoning to general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Staff Recommendation and Planning Commission Recommendation: To grant general commercial services-mixed use-vertical mixed use building-conditional overlay-density bonus 90-neighborhood plan (CS-MU-V-CO-DB90-NP) combining district zoning. Owner/Applicant: 2019 Bagels, LP and Poquito Chicon, LP. Agent: Armbrust & Brown, PLLC (Michael J. Whellan). City Staff: Jonathan Tomko, AICP, Austin Planning, (512) 974-1057.