[Urbannizer]

Plan advances to create more Capitol View Corridors in Austin — with major exception

Controversial plans to create new Capitol View Corridors, which would significantly shape development in East Austin, are moving ahead — with one major exception. The corridor that would affect the redevelopment of the Brackenridge hospital site is on hold for now at Austin City Council City's direction.

Council voted Thursday evening to direct staff to study creating four corridors that slice east of the Texas Capitol, while delaying action on the Brackenridge corridor. The Capitol View Corridors are invisible lines drawn years ago that restrict building heights in order to preserve views of the Capitol building from various parts of town.

The vote to move ahead with four corridors was unanimous while the amendment excluding the Brackenridge corridor was approved 8-3. The corridor affecting Brackenridge will be considered again by Council on March 2.