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Georgetown is the fastest-growing city in the U.S.

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8:17a, 5/20/23
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Georgetown is the fastest-growing city in the U.S.
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"Job growth in Georgetown and across the Austin metro continues to bring new residents to our city," Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder said in a May 18 statement. "People are moving here for the same reasons that brought many of us to Georgetown wonderful and safe neighborhoods, fantastic parks and events, and welcoming people. We continue to adjust our plans and build new infrastructure to maintain the great quality of life for all of us who are proud to call Georgetown our home."

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8:56a, 5/20/23
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Yes it is. Same with all cities around Austin. Its crazy growth
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In reply to The Fall Guy • 8:59a, 5/20/23
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And all that growth and prosperity is directly due to Austin which you constantly bash.
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In reply to SteveBott • 9:19a, 5/20/23
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SteveBott said:
And all that growth and prosperity is directly due to Austin which you constantly bash.



I was one of them 13 years ago. So yea. People leave crap infested towns for the burbs.
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9:29a, 5/20/23
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It's been awhile but somewhere I read the top 20ish urban cities/counties create around 80% of all jobs. I will see later if I can track that down. Austin creates jobs, is a major metro, but it comes with a cost. Some accept the negatives for jobs and and growth and some don't.
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9:47a, 5/20/23
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Yes they do. Valentinas BBQ left Austin for Buda with open arms. Same with a hair stylist that had a shop in Austin. Kyle helped her find her place here. The burbs want families and workers.
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In reply to The Fall Guy • 1:01p, 5/20/23
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Valentinas BBQ left Austin for Buda with open arms.

This hasn't happened yet, has it? I know they are supposed to be building a brick-n-mortar type location, but haven't heard that it was completed yet. Pretty sure they were still on Manchaca as of a week or two ago when I went by there.
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In reply to KT 90 • 1:58p, 5/20/23
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KT 90 said:
The Fall Guy said:
Valentinas BBQ left Austin for Buda with open arms.

This hasn't happened yet, has it? I know they are supposed to be building a brick-n-mortar type location, but haven't heard that it was completed yet. Pretty sure they were still on Manchaca as of a week or two ago when I went by there.


.opening this month
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2:30p, 5/20/23
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We bought a house here last month with Felipe's help.

I'm a construction super and we are building 288 apartment units here in town right on the San Gabriel. A row of other new apartments all going up along Wolf Ranch.

We like it here so far. Lots of stuff for the kids and always something going on downtown.
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8:44a, 5/21/23
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Have lived in G'town for many, many years. I understand the growth but the county and city leaders only care about the almighty dollar. I suspect a better plan could be in place for development but sadly it is not.

Take a look at neighborhoods that were built as recently as the 90's and compare those to the newer ones. The older ones made an effort to retain as many trees as possible. Roads that meander not grids. Stand on the bridge on the SW bypass and look at the subdivisions to the west. That land was scraped bare. Same way everywhere else.

Then we have uncontrolled apartment growth. Where's the water going to come from for all these people. Answer: it isn't but that's true all over this part of Texas.

What was a charming small town is now a typical bedroom community you can find anywhere else across the country.

Yeah, I know, "old man yells at cloud, but Georgetown isn't getting better because of the growth.
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In reply to TRD-Ferguson • 9:37a, 5/21/23
One reason the difference in styles of development is land costs. Land that cost 10k an acre in the late 90s early 2000s is now 100k per acre.
Think of how much the homes are costing in the neighborhoods you are talking about and then think what the cost would be if density was a half or a third of what developers are currently doing. It would be beyond unaffordable for almost everyone.
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In reply to oldarmy76 • 9:42a, 5/21/23
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I understand that and don't disagree. Again, the almighty dollar wins but at what costs to quality of life? Fact is, there's too many people. And, I'm one of them!
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11:02a, 5/21/23
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The city has gotten ridiculous to work with on permitting in the last 5-7 years, that is for sure. Almost as bad as Austin.
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In reply to TRD-Ferguson • 2:19a, 5/22/23
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TRD-Ferguson said:
Have lived in G'town for many, many years. I understand the growth but the county and city leaders only care about the almighty dollar. I suspect a better plan could be in place for development but sadly it is not.

Take a look at neighborhoods that were built as recently as the 90's and compare those to the newer ones. The older ones made an effort to retain as many trees as possible. Roads that meander not grids. Stand on the bridge on the SW bypass and look at the subdivisions to the west. That land was scraped bare. Same way everywhere else.

Then we have uncontrolled apartment growth. Where's the water going to come from for all these people. Answer: it isn't but that's true all over this part of Texas.

What was a charming small town is now a typical bedroom community you can find anywhere else across the country.

Yeah, I know, "old man yells at cloud, but Georgetown isn't getting better because of the growth.
Clearly you haven't done any land development in Georgetown. The trees are absolutely sacred. You'll need a tree survey before doing anything, and then you will have to do all you can in your site plan design to keep as many "protected" and "heritage" trees as possible - or pay some big fees.

As for Georgetown in general, I love the place. Hope it doesn't change too much too soon. The downtown square is very cool.
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10:11a, 5/22/23
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The city's arborist isn't great at responding to calls or emails regarding "heritage" trees. I have about 25-30 on our site. It took me 3 months to get an answer on pruning etc after the ice storm.

I cant speak to the initial permitting process, but the city inspectors and fire marshals have been easy to work with thus far.

We were renting in Serenada while we looked for a place to live. Ended up in Oakcrest out behind the country club. Lots of cookie cutter neighborhoods here, but these two are older and have bigger lots and good trees.
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In reply to The Fall Guy • 10:36a, 5/22/23
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The Fall Guy said:
KT 90 said:
The Fall Guy said:
Valentinas BBQ left Austin for Buda with open arms.

This hasn't happened yet, has it? I know they are supposed to be building a brick-n-mortar type location, but haven't heard that it was completed yet. Pretty sure they were still on Manchaca as of a week or two ago when I went by there.


.opening this month
New location's 2.2 miles from us. (Moved to Buda in 2018 after nearly 13 years in Austin.) This area's starting to boom.
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In reply to SteveBott • 6:45p, 5/22/23
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SteveBott said:
And all that growth and prosperity is directly due to Austin which you constantly bash.
That growth and prosperity in Austin, is to a large extent because the State of Texas has low taxes and a business friendly climate.

No one is moving from California to Austin if this wasn't the case.
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In reply to deddog • 8:24p, 5/22/23
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What does that have to with 'tea in China? Austin has a history of growth for 40 years. Long before CA folks started moving here. And most are bringing staggering wealth made in CA with them.

Austin has some strengths from taxes (hint CA pays less overall taxes than many here) but also university growth and they targeted high tech industries. Other cities in Texas have the same climate you mentioned why have they had the same growth?
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1:10p, 5/23/23
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The point is Austin isn't attracting companies because it is Austin alone, and certainly not because of anything the city specifically does.

California is a heck of a lot prettier, and has a lot more talent in terms of schools. So taxes, a pro business environment in a red state (blue states are far more punitive ) and a relatively low cost of living are the main reasons individuals and companies move to Texas

Texas' business friendly atmosphere has a lot to do with it, and is one of the major driving forces.
From thereon, it depends on what you are looking for.

Dallas, Houston are excellent choices too and a lot of companies have moved there. They have experienced growth as well, but they are already huge, sprawling cities, so the effects aren't as obvious.

If Texas had Beto for Governor and high taxes, no one would move here
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1:17p, 5/23/23
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No Austin and the council has targeted tech industry for decades and its paid off huge dividends. That includes active recruitment and tax incentives. They really got going in the late 70s

https://www.builtinaustin.com/2017/07/18/history-how-austin-tech-became-austin-tech#
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1:22p, 5/23/23
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You are right, i missed the tech recruitment part.

It's paid dividends in the last 10 years where growth has been dramatic.
2001-2010 was meh.
2010-2023 has been crazy.

Part of it is (last 10 years) because of the ridiculous cost of living in Blue states, and punitive taxation by those regimes.It's like they are trying to drive people and companies out.
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In reply to LouisHerbertWong • 2:28p, 5/25/23
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AustinAg2012 said:
The Fall Guy said:
KT 90 said:
The Fall Guy said:
Valentinas BBQ left Austin for Buda with open arms.

This hasn't happened yet, has it? I know they are supposed to be building a brick-n-mortar type location, but haven't heard that it was completed yet. Pretty sure they were still on Manchaca as of a week or two ago when I went by there.


.opening this month
New location's 2.2 miles from us. (Moved to Buda in 2018 after nearly 13 years in Austin.) This area's starting to boom.
Any sign of when "in May" they are planning to open? Keep seeing "in May" as the timeframe, but May is almost over and I haven't see a definite date for an opening yet. Was thinking of driving down to Cabelas to look for new hiking boots and thought I might stop in if they were open.
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1:29p, 5/26/23
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No surprise there
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