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Austin City Council Eases Barriers for Neighborhood Coffee Shops

Austin City Council is advancing the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan to reduce zoning obstacles and encourage walkable neighborhood coffee shops in residential areas. This initiative aims to improve community connectivity and ease the establishment of small coffee businesses, reflecting a growing trend to support local specialty coffee culture (CBS Austin via Daily Coffee News, 19 October 2025).