@therealjeremyknight: Austin just made a BIG change to how development gets approved. The city’s Development Services Department will now have the final say when city departments disagree over development rules, a move intended to speed up Austin’s notoriously slow permitting process. But critics worry it could weaken the influence of experts overseeing flooding, environmental protection, parks and public safety. Should Austin prioritize faster development approvals? Source: Austin Free Press #atx #development #permits #atxlife #atxliving