Texas By Design

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.

As events in Ukraine continue to unfold, many are wondering what they can do to help in this time of need. Quiddity CEO, Bob Aylward, was recently invited by the Executive Director of Ananias House, a Houston-based NGO, to go to Poland to experience firsthand the Ukrainian refugee crisis and to help assess the needs of those involved. Listen in as Bob and Clayton Black discuss his experience volunteering at local Warsaw churches and discuss the best way for those of us here to support the refugees. If you would like to make a donation to the Quiddity Foundation’s Ukrainian Refugee Relief fund, please visit https://quiddityfoundation.org/ukrainian-refugee-relief/. Donations will help provide housing, employment, and childcare for Ukrainians in need.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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   LinkedIn: @Jones|Carter  Twitter: @JonesCarter  Facebook: @jonescarterinc  Instagram: @jonescarterinc

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