Harris County Commissioner Jack Cagle joins Kevin Krahn to examine one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas.  They discuss solutions to challenges that the precinct is facing, green infrastructure applications for Harris County, and future improvements that are in the works. Commissioner Cagle gives insight into his own leadership style and how the team works to support the residents of Precinct 4 ..read more

Texas APWA's 2022 President, Shawn Poe, joins Kevin Krahn to discuss the mission of APWA and its importance to the Texas community. He also provides an update on current challenges that public works systems and the organization have been facing in Texas and shares his advice for young professionals in the industry ..read more

Randy Odinet, Vice President of Capital Projects and Facilities for the Memorial Park Conservancy, discusses the history of Houston's largest urban park and outlines some additional developments the conservation team is currently working on ..read more

Home inventory, new contracts, and home starts are just a few of the data metrics single-family developers are using to create communities that drive sales. Listen as Lawrence Dean from Zonda discuss how developers are leveraging data to make multi-decade decisions and offers insight into the current and future state of Houston’s housing market ..read more

Austin Water is already preparing for the city’s unprecedented growth expected over the course of the next century. Shwetha Pandurangi, PE, CFM joins us to discuss how the utility provider has shifted operations and strategic initiatives to manage quality and ensure consistency while keeping up with rising demand. We also touch on the importance of public-private partnerships to ensure both sides help meet the needs of a growing community ..read more

Serving one of the fastest growing cities in the country, Austin Water is faced with increasing demand. Shwetha Pandurangi, PE, CFM joins us to discuss how developers and the public sector can work together to foster positive growth and how water infrastructure is vital for the growing community. We also touch on how recent changes to the development code have impacted the agency.  https://www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design   LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc ..read more

Transparency is a vital component of our organization’s culture. Listen as Bob Aylward, President and CEO of Jones|Carter, discusses how a transparent company culture can help build trust, improve decision making, and align organizations. He also provides key takeaways for leaders looking to create an open, authentic culture. https://www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design   LinkedIn: Jones|Carter    Twitter: @JonesCarter    Facebook: @jonescarterinc    Instagram: @jonescarterinc ..read more

Omar Izfar spent 10 years with the City of Houston in the city attorney's office and, now, as a commercial real estate attorney, he works closely with land developers and land use regulations. On this episode of Texas By Design, Clayton and Omar discuss Houston's pro-development culture, recent regulatory developments, and the advantages and disadvantages of Houston's stance on zoning. Join us as Omar provides insight on how developers and cities work together to build communities, with or without a formal zoning code. https://youtu.be/zBuaqf_TdfU www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast&nb ..read more

Local businesses are the foundation in which strong communities are built. Brock Wagner with Saint Arnold Brewing Company sheds light on how private organizations can partner with public entities to uplift the communities where we live and work. He also gives insight into the duty all businesses have in of giving back to their communities.  https://www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast/ https://www.saintarnold.com/ LinkedIn: Jones|Carter Twitter: @JonesCarter Facebook: @jonescarterinc Instagram: @jonescarterinc ..read more

The Saint Arnold Brewing Company has been a staple of Houston’s culture for nearly 30 years. Brock Wagner, the brewery’s founder, shares how the Saint Arnold Beer Garden & Restaurant went from an abandoned building and vacant lot into an iconic spot for craft beer and art cars.  https://www.jonescarter.com/texas-by-design-podcast/ https://www.saintarnold.com/  LinkedIn: Jones|Carter  Twitter: @JonesCarter    Facebook: @jonescarterinc    Instagram: @jonescarterinc ..read more