Rezoning – Play Fair With Rosedale

Rosedale groups’ joint letter opposes overdevelopment, asks for time

Two civic associations representing Austin’s Rosedale neighborhood issued a joint letter May 1 embracing development on the grounds of a former school, but opposing the construction of a 435 luxury apartments there. The letter was signed by 39 members of the groups – the Rosedale Neighborhood Association and Play Fair Read more

By playfairwithrosedale, 2 daysMay 5, 2026 ago

Austin zoning map zoomed in on the old Rosedale School site

Play Fair!

Austin planners justify Rosedale rezoning with ill-fitting ‘comps’

When Austin city staff were asked to explain why they recommended rezoning the old Rosedale School site to allow 435 high-density apartments, they cited six recent “comparable” rezoning cases that boosted residential density. Each sailed through the city council in 2025 on unanimous votes. On closer examination, the comps are Read more

By playfairwithrosedale, 7 daysApril 30, 2026 ago