Here is some local
commentary on the event, more is posted on other sites.
Here's what I can say about the event;
the tone was similar with about 95% of the people present, and they all mostly asked for the same things:
better transportation options
better infrastructure
control sprawl
create walkable communities
better educational opportunities
maintain cultural heritage
do something about health issues
continue to nurture IT and Medical
focus better on the arts
improve the airport
revitalize DT
revitalize DT
revitalize inside loop 410.
There were more specific things said but that is what was mostly thrown out there. I'm sure that things will get more specific at each upcoming meeting. The final meeting is in March. It was pretty well attended by a great mix of people, from CEO of local grocery chain, president of a local university to college kids and seniors. Everyone got a chance to speak out and everyone was pretty engaged with their table workgroups. It felt good knowing that alot more people (than our forum group) have similar takes on what we would like to see happen here in SA.