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Join Us and Let Your Voice Be Heard

Throughout the year, the Development Services Department hosts engagement meetings and other events to share department news, process improvements, and new services and resources. These events also let us hear and address your comments, questions, and concerns.

On this page you can explore and register for upcoming events, and find recordings and other resources from past meetings.

 

Upcoming Events

A complete list of upcoming engagements can be found on the Development Services Events Calendar.
Join our Lunch and Learn email list to receive information about upcoming learning opportunities from Development Services.


Learning Series

Explore videos and presentations from our DSD Info Series and Land Development Academy webinars. These resources cover key topics to help you better understand development processes, policies, and best practices.

DSD Info Series

The DSD Info Series is made up of in-person and virtual classes for all Austinites wanting to learn more about the services, programs, and resources offered by the Development Services Department. Each session features guidance from experts and offers a unique glimpse into your city services. Learn more and register for upcoming classes on the DSD Info Series page.
 

Previous Classes:

Let It Grow

 Video: June 24, 2025 Webinar  |    June 24, 2025 Presentation (PDF)


Spring Cleaning: Home Maintenance Tips

Play Video: May 28 Webinar  Video: May 28, 2025 Webinar  |    May 28, 2025 Presentation (PDF)


Building Under HOME: Small Lot Single-Family (HOME Phase 2)

  Video: April 29, 2025 Webinar  |    April 29, 2025 Presentation (PDF)


Building Under HOME: Tiny Homes, Big Opportunities

 Video: April 22, 2025 Webinar  |    April 22, 2025 Presentation (PDF)


Building Under HOME: 2 Unit, 3 Unit, and Duplex (HOME Phase 1)

 Video: April 15, 2025 Webinar  |    April 15, 2025 Presentation (PDF)


Permitting: Where Do I Start?

 Video: March 25, 2025 Webinar  |    March 25, 2025 Presentation (PDF)

Land Development Academy

The Land Development Academy brings together the best instruction from the City of Austin departments involved in the site plan review process. This educational program offers a deeper look at the site plan review process from the experts who do this work. Learn more and register for upcoming classes on the Land Development Academy page
 

Previous Classes:

Environmental Review Permitting Parts 1 & 2

 June 10, 2025 Environmental Review Permitting Parts 1 & 2 Presentation (PDF)


Overview of Environmental Regulation

 Video: June 5, 2025 Webinar  |    June 5, 2025 Presentation (PDF)


Site Plan 102

Video: May 19, 2025 Webinar  |    May 19, 2025 Presentation (PDF)


Site Plan 101

 Video: May 12, 2025 Webinar  |    May 12, 2025 Presentation (PDF)


Understanding Technical Criteria Manuals and The Rule Making Process 

 Video: May 6, 2025 Webinar  |    May 6, 2025 Presentation (PDF)


Stakeholder Meetings

Find materials from stakeholder meetings and updates on code changes that may impact land development. This section includes summaries, presentations, and other resources to help you stay up to date and engaged. Visit our YouTube playlists to watch past code change webinars and general stakeholder meetings.

Code Changes

Technical Code Amendments Info Session 

 Video: June 12, 2025 Webinar  |    June 12, 2025 Presentation (PDF)


Site Plan Lite & Infill Plat Ordinance Implementation

 Video: June 2, 2025 Webinar  |      June 2, 2025 Presentation (PDF)


Site Plan Lite & Infill Plat Stakeholder Update

 Video: January 23, 2025 Webinar  |     January 23, 2025 Presentation (PDF)


Short-Term Rental Proposal

 Video: January 21, 2025 Webinar

Please contact dsdcommunications@austintexas.gov for the Spanish interpretation of this meeting. 


Infill Plats & Site Plan Lite: Overview of Staff Proposal

  Video: October 4, 2024 Webinar 


Tree Regulations and the HOME Initiative

 Video: July 16, 2024 Webinar  |    July 16, 2024 Presentation (PDF)  

General Stakeholder Meetings

Austin Center for Events Stakeholder Meetings

 Video: January 29, 2025 Webinar  |      January 29, 2025 Presentation (PDF)


Site Plan and Subdivision Plan Review and Inspections

 Video: November 19, 2024 Webinar


Building Review and Inspections 

 Video: November 14, 2024 Webinar  |     November 14, 2024 Presentation (PDF)


Austin Center for Events Stakeholder Meetings

 Video: August 28, 2024 Webinar  |    August 28, 2024 Presentation (PDF) 


Building Review and Inspections 

 Video: June 12, 2024 Webinar  |    June 12, 2024 Presentation (PDF)


Site Plan and Subdivision Plan Review and Inspections

 Video: June 11, 2024 Webinar  |    June 11, 2024 Presentation (PDF)