Water Wonks Hour Lecture Series #6: Transportation, Growth, and Planning in the Greater San Antonio Region
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The Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance is pleased to introduce our 2024 Water Wonks Lecture Series. Mark your calendars for 3:30 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Water Wonks will feature a host of experts sharing innovative ideas and details about their work in the world of water. The series is a free community education opportunity.
Lecture #6: Transportation, Growth, and Planning in the Greater San Antonio Region
Bio: Isaac joined the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Office (AAMPO) in 2023 as the Short-Range Transportation Manager. He specializes in business analytics and project management. Prior to joining the AAMPO, he worked with the Center for Health Care Services in Bexar County and the State of Colorado, bringing evidenced-based, data-driven ideas and solutions to the public sector. Isaac earned his Master’s Degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon in 2020, is a native of San Antonio, Texas, and enjoys woodworking in his free time.
Synopsis: Development in San Antonio, Austin, and the Hill Country is growing at such a rate that it seems like the only thing left to do is decide on what we’re going to call the all-encompassing metroplex (Austinonio? Sanstin? Greater San Marcos?) Don’t worry about the name too much – with the population in this area expected to grow to over 8 million people by 2050, there are a variety of transportation, housing, and resource issues that still need addressing. In this session, we’ll review local, state, and federal transportation planning policies and processes and discuss how the region can responsibly prepare for future development.
