Congratulations to your one-year anniversary of writing City of Yes, Ryan. I have very much enjoyed following your work. You manage to cover important and at times difficult topics in a way that makes me eager to read each new issue. I’m excited to see what the next years bring!
I didn’t know you were part of the Root of Progress initiative! I met Jason 2 years ago, cool stuff!
Since you wrote “beyond” Austin City limits, I almost thought you were going to write about the suburbs. Have you spent much time exploring MPCs like Wolf Ranch, Whisper Valley, etc? I visited them and was impressed. Like many developers, my understanding is that MPCs generally want to develop higher-density housing there, too (ROI/acre), but town regulations or people complaining during town hall meetings often shut them down. If you wrote something related, I’d be happy to read it. Thanks!
Thanks for the note, Seymour! I haven't spent much time in any of these communities, but I've noticed that some announced developments are making more efforts at placemaking, mixed uses, and walkability. It's on my radar to take a closer look.
First time to Austin during ACL and very impressed by how easy it was to navigate when staying so close to the city. There is so much great potential, I can only imagine how great the city will become if they let it grow!
Congratulations to your one-year anniversary of writing City of Yes, Ryan. I have very much enjoyed following your work. You manage to cover important and at times difficult topics in a way that makes me eager to read each new issue. I’m excited to see what the next years bring!
Thanks, Heike! And thanks so much for your role in making it happen. :-)
I didn’t know you were part of the Root of Progress initiative! I met Jason 2 years ago, cool stuff!
Since you wrote “beyond” Austin City limits, I almost thought you were going to write about the suburbs. Have you spent much time exploring MPCs like Wolf Ranch, Whisper Valley, etc? I visited them and was impressed. Like many developers, my understanding is that MPCs generally want to develop higher-density housing there, too (ROI/acre), but town regulations or people complaining during town hall meetings often shut them down. If you wrote something related, I’d be happy to read it. Thanks!
Thanks for the note, Seymour! I haven't spent much time in any of these communities, but I've noticed that some announced developments are making more efforts at placemaking, mixed uses, and walkability. It's on my radar to take a closer look.
First time to Austin during ACL and very impressed by how easy it was to navigate when staying so close to the city. There is so much great potential, I can only imagine how great the city will become if they let it grow!