Guest post from Capital Metro President/CEO and June 4 ENGAGE breakfast panelist Linda Watson.—– Nearly every week, I see a new report or news article that adds to the community dialogue surrounding transportation and transportation infrastructure in our region. CultureMap Austin recently reported new Census…
The ENGAGE Breakfast Series explores community issues, facilitates civic dialogue, and calls people to action. At the end of each conversation we ask our panelists, “How can we leave here today, get involved in this issue, and make a difference?” When we discussed education in…
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…
Guest post from ESSENTIAL Class of 2013 participant Laura Donnelly Gonzalez. Laura is Chief Operations Officer at Latinitas, a nonprofit empowering young Latinas through media and technology.—– Geeking Out on Public Transportation and Utilities I probably enjoyed the January class day on public transportation and…
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…
Guest post from Leadership Austin board member and ESSENTIAL 2001 alum Brian Dolezal.—– Tuesday, February 5 was a long but lasting day for me. Book-ending a day that included a number of client meetings, media deadlines and preparation for our office move, were the ENGAGE breakfast featuring…
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….