Austin enacts sweeping reforms to cut down housing costs

An attendee listens and takes notes during an Austin City Council meeting on Thursday. People testified for and against zoning reforms meant to address the city's housing affordability crisis. Council members approved the reform package Friday. (Credit: Maria Crane/The Texas Tribune)

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