12-08-2022 02:15 via kxan.com

Why some worry living in Austin could become even more unaffordable

AUSTIN (KXAN) — To give city parks a boost, Austin's Parks and Recreation Department wants to make it more expensive for developers to build homes, but some worry it'll make living in the city even more unaffordable.The Parkland Dedication fees doubled last year, and are set to double or triple again for the next fiscal year.
"The parkland fees allow the city to keep up with growth, prevent overcrowding of parks, and expand park access through acquisition and land development," explained a
Read more »