Will growth of Austin impact the Killeen/Temple area?

[Ron McGriff]

Will the growth of Austin eventually impact the Killeen/ Temple area? Seems like only a matter of time before prices rice in that area.  What is the path of progress for Austin?

[Beau Fannon]

The economic driver's in Killeen are completely different than those here in Austin. If that military base is closed, Killeen will be a wasteland of rundown houses and very full pawn shops. 

I'm sure you're thinking that the growth in Austin has already spread 30 miles past it's borders and Killeen is only 30 more so surely they will grow together.  And you'd be right, in 30+ years. 

The path of progress in Austin is up. Eventually we will get a new zoning rulebook here and our residential buildings will start going vertical. Knee surgeons will be in high demand for all of us will live in 4 story homes.