Austin, Let’s Step Up For
Single-Stair Reform!
Single-Stair Buildings Are Beautiful, Sustainable, & Safe.
And They Could Be Coming to Austin!
Single-stair buildings are one the world’s most beloved forms of urban housing. They can be great for families, help maintain neighborhood character, and have a strong safety record.
What Are Single-Stair Buildings?
Single-stair buildings are small apartments wrapped around a central stairway. They have big advantages over the large apartment buildings that are common in Austin today.
Austin Needs 6-Story Single-Stair Buildings.
Allowing six-story single-stair buildings is increasingly common nationwide. However, Austin prohibits them, which severely constrains housing supply. Here’s how we should change that.
Folks LOVE Single-Stair Buildings.
Single-stair buildings are beloved around the world. That’s why there are grassroots movements in a growing number of US states and cities - including Austin - to bring them here.
Let’s Nerd Out on Single-Stairs.
Got a nitty-gritty question about single-stair buildings? Let’s answer some of the most common queries and get into the deep details.