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Denser Housing, Stronger Cities: New Study Shows How Compact Growth Pays Off for Texas Communities
As Texas continues to grow by more than 1,500 new residents each day, a groundbreaking study from Texas 2036 and the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture offers a fresh perspective on how cities can manage that growth without breaking the bank. The report, “Fiscal Implications of Urban Density,” reveals that cities embracing medium- and high-density housing developments—such as townhomes, small apartment complexes, and multifamily units—can generate significantly more revenue while spending less on infrastructure maintenance than traditional suburban sprawl.
