San Antonio saw the largest increase in population of any major city from 2020 to 2021, and millions more are expected to move to this city and its surrounding communities by 2050. Amid a national housing shortage and rising housing costs, how will San Antonio strategically position itself to add residents, while also protecting affordability for homeowners and renters who are already here? We will also talk in this virtual discussion about the worsening problem of homelessness in San Antonio.
San Antonio Report Senior Reporter Iris Dimmick will lead the discussion on how equity, affordability and infill can help avoid sprawl in San Antonio, an urban area expected to nearly double in population by 2050. Panelists are Dr. Antonio Petrov, the founder of Urban Future Lab; Mark Carmona, City of San Antonio Chief Housing Officer; Rich Acosta, president of My City is My Home; Debra Guerrero, vice president of government affairs for NRP Group; and Kim Jefferies, president and CEO of Haven for Hope.
The San Antonio Report’s CityFest is an annual ideas festival focused on innovative approaches to public policy and culture. The theme for 2022 is Live Local, with a slate of panel discussions, presentations and parties focused on life in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.
Watch the full discussion on SA Report’s YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7Se_rXeP_A