council3_rubal
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Fellow Council Members,
Strongly recommend reading or at least listen to podcast.
The Austin–San Antonio Megaregion: Opportunity and Challenge in the Lone Star State is a 2025 book by Henry Cisneros, Robert Rivard, and David Hendricks that analyzes the rapid growth of the Central Texas corridor, exploring its economic opportunities and infrastructure challenges, and calling for cooperative, forward-thinking leadership to manage its future development and maintain quality of life. The authors use data and commentary to argue for a unified regional approach to issues like transportation, water, and housing, warning against complacency as the area's population is projected to reach 8.3 million by 2050.
links:
Podcast: LISTEN TO THE PODCAST FOR FULL INTERVIEWS: http://bigcitysmalltown.com
Points covered:
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: The Growing Austin-San Antonio Corridor
00:19 Population Projections and Implications
02:07 Factors Driving Growth in Central Texas
04:27 Challenges of Rapid Growth
06:15 Infrastructure Needs and Solutions
09:34 Cultural and Environmental Considerations
12:08 The Need for Regional Cooperation
14:45 Conclusion: A Call to Action
Strongly recommend reading or at least listen to podcast.
The Austin–San Antonio Megaregion: Opportunity and Challenge in the Lone Star State is a 2025 book by Henry Cisneros, Robert Rivard, and David Hendricks that analyzes the rapid growth of the Central Texas corridor, exploring its economic opportunities and infrastructure challenges, and calling for cooperative, forward-thinking leadership to manage its future development and maintain quality of life. The authors use data and commentary to argue for a unified regional approach to issues like transportation, water, and housing, warning against complacency as the area's population is projected to reach 8.3 million by 2050.
links:
Points covered:
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: The Growing Austin-San Antonio Corridor
00:19 Population Projections and Implications
02:07 Factors Driving Growth in Central Texas
04:27 Challenges of Rapid Growth
06:15 Infrastructure Needs and Solutions
09:34 Cultural and Environmental Considerations
12:08 The Need for Regional Cooperation
14:45 Conclusion: A Call to Action