Explore Austin

Hub for High-Tech Entrepreneurship

Austin was identified as “America’s Clean-Tech Hub” for being a high-tech center that is friendly to entrepreneurs, according to Time Magazine.

A City of the Future

Austin was ranked in the Top 10 American Cities of the Future by fDi Intelligence, based on its strong economy and expected future growth.

Top 10 Green U.S. Cities

Austin’s goal to be powered on 30% renewable energy by 2020, incentives for eco-friendly businesses and abundant green spaces rank it one of the most green-minded cites in the U.S. by The Mother Nature Network.

Austin Resources

It's not just people from the sunshine states who have fallen for Austin. Washington, DC-based Kiplinger’s ranks Austin No. 1 among “Best Cities for the Next Decade.” Austin topped the national list based on “innovative thinking,” number of “creative-class” workers (such as educators, writers and scientists) and its ideal environment for small business.

Here's a list of resources for exploring Austin, beginning with what writers around the country have to say about the little town that could.

Articles on Austin
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