Public Goods and Urban Growth: Housing and Environmental Responsibility in Austin and Travis County

The Civics Lab

The Civics Lab
Public Goods and Urban Growth: Housing and Environmental Responsibility in Austin and Travis County
Sep 08, 2025 Season 3 Episode 14
David Thomason

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Description

The Civics Lab toured an abandoned Travis County landfill now slated for redevelopment into housing. We explore its history, a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against Travis County, and the developer’s push for county accountability. Guests include Ashika Ganguly Executive Director of Transit Forward, Luis Osta Lugo, Board Member for AURA, Corbin Graham, Principal at Graham Development, and attorney Jim Blackburn, discussing the environmental and political complexities of the landfill, Austin, and Travis County.


Date Recorded 

Monday, July 14th, 2025 


Music Credit

Artist: David Thomason