Recode Laredo - Community Workshop 04/14/2026

This was a community workshop held by the City of Laredo on April 14, 2026, focused on the Recode Laredo initiative, which aims to modernize and consolidate the city's land development regulations into a unified development code. The meeting featured presentations by city officials and consultants from Able City, who explained the goals of the new code to streamline development processes, update zoning and parking standards, and incorporate sustainable and walkable neighborhood designs. Key procurement-related topics included the development and adoption of updated land use policies, parking minimum adjustments to reduce housing costs, and the introduction of alternative compliance options to encourage green infrastructure and flexible development standards. The workshop also included public comments and questions about parking setbacks and street design, with assurances that public feedback would be incorporated into the final draft before adoption. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the initiative involves ongoing consultant engagement and public outreach as part of the city's planning and regulatory update process.