Civil and Municipal - Mar 2023

92 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 3 TAYLOR , TEXAS G MAJOR GROWTH ND OPPORTUNITY ith an ideal location only 30 miles from the city of Austin, Taylor, Texas has all the charm of America’s hometown, with easy access to big city amenities. This progressive and vibrant community of 19,000 is also a city on the brink of major growth, as it welcomes new industries and opportunities. “The Austin metropolitan area is one of the fastest growing regions in the country, and because of that Taylor has begun to experience a lot of that growth as well,” shares Assistant City Manager and Director of Developmental Services, Tom Yantis. “But the charm of Taylor is actually that it has been a self-contained small town for generations. People come to Taylor and really appreciate that small town feels that it still maintains. For people who are looking for that type of environment to live and raise children in, having the amenities that being so close to the Austin Metro area provides is a real benefit for the city.” W Boasting major economic initiatives and offering an enviable quality of life, Taylor, Texas continues to anticipate further expansion