LSA 50 Class Day 7 - 9/2/26 - The Fast Lane to Opportunity: Exploring the South Texas Region

Description

San Antonio is entering a period of unprecedented growth—especially on the Southside—where global manufacturing, healthcare expansion, and regional connectivity are reshaping the future. Participants will examine the impact of Toyota and its manufacturing partners, University Health’s major expansions, and innovative housing developments like VITA. The class will explore the economic power of the I-35 corridor linking San Antonio, San Marcos, and Austin, as well as the critical role of the San Antonio International Airport’s major expansion in driving future prosperity. Infrastructure, water, energy, and long-term population needs will round out this forward-looking regional deep dive.