Guest post from 2013-14 ENGAGE Breakfast Series guest blogger Alicia Dietrich. Alicia is a public affairs representative at the Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin. See the end of this post for the podcast from the breakfast.—– As panelists gathered for…
Guest post from 2013-14 ENGAGE Breakfast Series guest blogger Alicia Dietrich. Alicia is a public affairs representative at the Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin. See the end of this post for the podcast from the breakfast.—– Everyone knows that Austin…
The 2013-14 season of our ENGAGE Breakfast Series launched last week to a sold out crowd at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. The first discussion focused on the impending “drought of record” in Central Texas, our region’s water supply, and the implications of…
This month’s ENGAGE breakfast looked at transportation, mobility, and solutions to our region’s growing traffic congestion issues. We learned that as the 11th largest city in the country, Austin has already seen an 8% increase in congestion in just the first quarter of 2013; and…
This month’s ENGAGE breakfast looked at housing supply, demand and affordability in Austin and Central Texas. Panelists discussed the challenges of keeping up with a quickly growing city, the unnecessary costs of development, the need for programs that provide housing options the market doesn’t supply,…
This month’s ENGAGE breakfast looked at the growth and impact of the Hispanic population on Austin and Central Texas. Panelists discussed how this influx is far reaching in its influence on our community’s economy, education, culture, and politics. Speakers included Perla Cavazos (Office of Texas State Senator…
This week’s ENGAGE breakfast looked at Austin’s public safety in a number of different contexts. From mental health and education to major events and transportation, panelists discussed ways the city, county, and region are managing safety in the wake of sustained growth. Speakers included Chief…
This month’s ENGAGE breakfast explored the current landscape of education in Central Texas – from early childhood to higher education – and fostered a discussion about how our community can best address its problems, capitalize on its opportunities, and ensure positive results at all levels….