"You could be mad at Democrats and Republicans equally, but somebody from one of those places is going to be the nominee..." Check out our full conversation with Texas State Representative John Raney about the 88th legislative session, housing bills, and local control. #txlege #texas #politics #legislation #bcstx #podcast #politicalpodcast #vote
Texas Representative John Raney explains why you should vote in primary elections
Texas State Representative John Raney (Texas House District 14) joins the Think Brazos Podcast to discuss the 88th legislative session and his philosophy on local control. Representative Raney also calls for constituents to get more involved in primaries and small businesses to engage in legislation. This interview takes place in Representative Raney's office at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas. Important links: Think Brazos website https://thinkbrazos.org Mentioned in the episode: Habitat Texas’s bill HB1704 can be found at Legiscan.com: https://legiscan.com/TX/bill/HB1704/2023 Texas Tribune’s article “To tackle high housing costs, Texas lawmakers push to build more homes” : https://www.texastribune.org/2023/03/18/texas-legislature-housing-affordability/ Support the podcast by donating to Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity: https://bit.ly/3RIiy5T
Texas 88th Legislative Session with Representative John Raney on the Think Brazos Podcast
Over the last several decades, grocery stores have vanished from neighborhoods. We can bring them back, but it'll take a community effort to create the environment to allow small, commercial groceries to exist and thrive in our communities. Part of the solution is allowing enough customers to live in walking distance to the store. The best way to do this is in existing neighborhoods is to implement a good in-fill housing policy to allow more residents to live in a neighborhood without forcing current residents out. Check out our full conversation on "missing middle housing" with land use expert Lindsay Hackett on the Think Brazos Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq2LeMKji_8 The Think Brazos Podcast is a local conversations platform dedicated to improving the lives of families in Bryan, College Station, and Brazos County, Texas. Join the conversation where we "Think local. Think Brazos!" #shorts #neighborhood #groceryshopping #costofliving #localbusiness #retail #shoplocal
Where did all the neighborhood groceries stores go?
You see it in the news almost daily. American infrastructure is crumbling. What does that mean for our communities? Part of “adulting” is learning about local government. We don’t think about roads, water, and electricity too much while we’re kids, but eventually we’ll need to repair or replace all the things we use to get to work and feed our families. The Think Brazos Podcast interviews locals, politicians, and policy experts to help families thrive in Bryan, College Station, and Brazos County, Texas. Learn more at https://thinkbrazos.org Follow and Subscribe to the Think Brazos Podcast YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5IynMJr8hYaI0nVirJYd7w NO ENDORSEMENTS. Just podcasts. Full disclosure: https://bit.ly/3RRF5gu The Think Brazos Podcast is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity. Support the podcast by donating to Habitat: https://bit.ly/3RIiy5T #infrastructure #local #development #municipal #utilities #road #electricity #water #city #adulting #life #collegestation #bryantx #cstx #bcstx #brazosvalley #texas
Fall of Rome? | Local infrastructure on the Think Brazos Podcast
Can you walk to a grocery store? Unless you grow your own food (lucky you!), you'll likely need a car (and insurance and gas) just to go buy some food. Local rules and regulations make it harder for small corner grocery stores to exist within walking distances of homes, but it doesn't have to be this way. Watch our full interview with local planning consultant Lindsay Hackett on the Think Brazos Podcast. https://youtu.be/Qq2LeMKji_8 Think Brazos Podcast channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5IynMJr8hYaI0nVirJYd7w NO ENDORSEMENTS. Just podcasts. Full disclosure: https://bit.ly/3RRF5gu The Think Brazos Podcast is a platform for community-level policy discussions and is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity. Learn more by visiting our website at https://thinkbrazos.org. Support the podcast by donating to Habitat: https://bit.ly/3RIiy5T
What's a food desert and what can we do about it?
You've heard this one right? That millennials can't afford homes because they spend too much money on things such as avocado toast? What if the real problem is that there aren't enough good, affordable options to purchase? The housing market is complicated, but one this is certain--there is unmet demand for smaller homes within walking distance to daily needs. You can find the full conversation on "Middle Missing Housing" with urban planner and consultant Lindsay Hackett here https://youtu.be/Qq2LeMKji_8 #millennials #housing #housingmarket #affordablehousing #affordablehome #realestate #downtown #walkablecity #generationalwealth #downtownliving
Is avocado toast the reason millennials can't buy a home?
Local municipal planning consultant Lindsay Hackett explains the concept of "urban design" on the Think Brazos Podcast. Hackett earned both her bachelors and masters degrees in urban planning from Texas A&M University. Since graduating, she has used her skills to improve housing options that enable people to thrive in Bryan and College Station, Texas, known to insiders and outsiders as Aggieland. This video is part of a longer conversation about "missing middle housing" options as a way to improve affordability and improve amenities in neighborhoods. You can find the full interview here https://youtu.be/Qq2LeMKji_8 The Think Brazos Podcast is a platform for community-level policy discussions and is a project of Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity. Learn more by visiting https://thinkbrazos.org
“Urban planning” with Lindsay Hackett on the Think Brazos Podcast
Lindsay Hackett, certified urban planner and consultant, discusses “missing middle housing” on this episode of the Think Brazos Podcast. Hackett earned both her bachelors and masters degrees in urban planning from Texas A&M University. Since graduating, she has enjoyed using her skills to improve housing options that enable people to thrive in Bryan and College Station, Texas, known to insiders and outsiders as Aggieland. Hackett explains the range of housing types included in "missing middle housing", how it can save residents money, and how it promotes good community. Important links: Hackett Planning LLC website https://hackettplanning.com/ Think Brazos website https://thinkbrazos.org/ Article "Five Reasons Demand for Walkability is Growing Across America" by Opticos Design. https://opticosdesign.com/blog/five-reasons-demand-for-walkability-is-growing-across-america/ Support the podcast by donating to Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity: https://bit.ly/3RIiy5T
What is missing middle housing with Lindsay Hackett on the The Think Brazos Podcast
Brent Hairston is running for mayor of Bryan, Texas. In this segment, he describes his perspective on affordable housing in the city. This is part of the longer interview, intended to help inform voters for the November 8th, 2022 election. Brent Hairston full interview: https://youtu.be/dCj3RHLno7w You can find all our interviews on our channel @Think Brazos. NO ENDORSEMENTS. Just podcasts. Full disclosure: https://bit.ly/3RRF5gu Support the podcast by donating to Habitat: https://bit.ly/3RIiy5T
Housing affordability in Bryan, Texas with Brent Hairston
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