One-on-One with Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham

Mayor Andy Burnham of Greater Manchester shared his experience in transforming the U.K. city’s public transportation, establishing a “sister city partnership” with Austin, TX.

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Texas Legislature May “Financially Handcuff” Cities that Don’t Play by Their Rules

Solving Texas’s biggest housing challenges will require close coordination between state and local leaders—not fights over local control.

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A Strategy Report: Building the Austin Infrastructure Academy

Austin Infrastructure Academy (AIA) was established to address the critical workforce needs emerging from Austin’s large-scale infrastructure investments.

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Texas’ Future Depends on Metros like Dallas-Fort Worth

Texas thrives when its cities thrive.

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How Should the Texas Economy Prepare for the Future?

Our new report presents a “blueprint” for the state’s policy agenda for the next five years.

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Here’s What Texas’ 26 Metros Need this Legislative Session

Texas needs a more robust urban and metropolitan agenda.

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Top Policy Researchers Unveil Blueprint To Manage Growth Challenges in Texas Metro Areas

After 30 years of steady urban population growth, Texas has reached a crossroads.

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AI Is Here. Texas Must Ensure It Helps the Many, Not the Few

The state must do all it can to ensure that all Texans — not just a select few — benefit from it.

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A Playbook for San Diego’s Creative Economy

San Diego’s creative economy is a $10.8 billion catalyst and should be a pillar of the city’s economic development strategy.

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2025 Texas Metropolitan Blueprint: A Five-Year Policy Agenda for Action

Texas’s 26 metropolitan areas, home to 90% of its population, are the engines of its economic growth. The Blueprint outlines an actionable five-year plan to ensure their long-term prosperity and competitiveness.

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