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TexasTowelie

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Fri Dec 26, 2025, 09:34 AM 16 hrs ago

Texas Is Creating Its Next Mega-City--Whether We're Ready or Not - bigcitysmalltown [View all]



If you live between Austin and San Antonio, the concept of a "Megaregion" already shapes your daily life, impacting everything from urban planning to population growth. This segment provides a detailed look at the corridor. It explores how regional planning and city planning initiatives are fostering significant urban development and city growth in this vital Texas area.

The video includes an interview with former Democratic mayor and HUD Secretary Henry Cisneros, and author Bob Rivard.

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
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