West Campus could get taller high-rises

AUSTIN (Austin Business Journal) -- Buildings up to 600 feet tall — or more than 40 stories — could be on tap next to the University of Texas campus.That's because changes to the University Neighborhood Overlay, or UNO district, proposed by the Austin Planning Department would allow for them under certain conditions to create more housing.A map of the new boundaries proposed by city staff in updating the University Neighborhood Overlay. (Photo: City of Austin)Construction, demand cre