General Session: Austin: Past, Present, and Future
2024 Housing Opportunity Conference
会议摘要:
会议摘要:During this session, Austin’s history, growth and future were discussed by a panel of local experts. The panel discussed historical issues such as redlining and restricted lending limiting the opportunities of minority communities, and the effects of freeway development and suburbanization. The panel then focused on the current issues and how the city is responding to its population growth, including the reconstruction of Interstate 35 and downtown development.
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