Lubbock in 2020 (Houston, Dallas, Austin: best cities, sales, universities)

[nikkzone]

Originally Posted by Westerner92

According to some surveys, Lubbock has the second best housing market in the nation and is the 11th best place to ride out the recession.

So glad to hear it now that my hubby got a great job there and will be starting on Monday. Kids and I are to follow this Summer. So grateful to get a job in this economy.

[case44]

Originally Posted by nikkzone

So glad to hear it now that my hubby got a great job there and will be starting on Monday. Kids and I are to follow this Summer. So grateful to get a job in this economy.

Texas and Lubbock will be fine. They're resilient.

[case44]

Originally Posted by Westerner92

According to some surveys, Lubbock has the second best housing market in the nation and is the 11th best place to ride out the recession.

In spite of some recent reports of slowing down, it's amazing how they've kept strong.

Question to all Lubbockites: How do you see Lubbock's surrounding towns faring by the time we get to 2020?? Growth?? Still the same? What do you think?

[lothartheterrible]

Originally Posted by case44

In spite of some recent reports of slowing down, it's amazing how they've kept strong.

Question to all Lubbockites: How do you see Lubbock's surrounding towns faring by the time we get to 2020?? Growth?? Still the same? What do you think?

I know I don't live there anymore but I do return frequently on business and to visit family, and I think there will be continued growth in Wolfforth, Shallowater and Reese Village due to their location in proximity to the quickly growing southwestern and western sectors of the city. I don't really see the same prosperity for communities like Slaton, Idalou and Lorenzo; all three of these cities have actually lost population while Lubbock has thrived.

[whitegiant]

So how is our Lubbock doing besides all of the crime going on through out the city i think that it is doing very well. What do the rest of you think have yalls opinions changed at all for what you think Lubbock will be.

[gy2020]

Originally Posted by case44

As far as people living there, I wouldn't mind seeing a metro population of a million, and that's doable by the year you're suggesting. Lubbock city proper could have half a million.

I have family there. There is no way that Lubbock reaches 1,000,0000 by 2020. That is only a decade away. Lubbock might reach 350 to 400,000 but not much higher than that. Be realistic. I've watched Lubbock for 40 years. It's just not in the cards.

[case44]

Originally Posted by gy2020

I have family there. There is no way that Lubbock reaches 1,000,0000 by 2020. That is only a decade away. Lubbock might reach 350 to 400,000 but not much higher than that. Be realistic. I've watched Lubbock for 40 years. It's just not in the cards.

You apparently did not read my post carefully. I mentioned the metro area for the million, not the city proper. They will eventually have new development in places like Wolfforth and Shallowater. If Lubbock can create bigger jobs, I believe that city can reach 400 to 500K.

[case44]

Originally Posted by lothartheterrible

I know I don't live there anymore but I do return frequently on business and to visit family, and I think there will be continued growth in Wolfforth, Shallowater and Reese Village due to their location in proximity to the quickly growing southwestern and western sectors of the city. I don't really see the same prosperity for communities like Slaton, Idalou and Lorenzo; all three of these cities have actually lost population while Lubbock has thrived.

Lorenzo's a bit far out, even though, oddly enough, it's just 17 miles to the east of Downtown Lubbock. Slaton is still a possibility if the southern growth does move that way; it's a bomb waiting to explode, so don't rule it out. I realize that will take some time, but it's not impossible. As for Idalou, you never know. If Marsha Sharp ever gets extended eastward with a corridor connecting with Wichita Falls, that will likely offer the best opportunity for Idalou. But I'm definitely with you on the western communities.

[juggler]

Originally Posted by case44

Slaton is still a possibility if the southern growth does move that way; it's a bomb waiting to explode, so don't rule it out. I realize that will take some time, but it's not impossible. As for Idalou, you never know.

This part made me laugh. My dad was born and grew up in Slaton; I've been there dozens of times. It has been essentially unchanged for at least 60 years. There are no prospects, nothing on the horizon. It is certainly not a "bomb" waiting to explode. Same for Idalou. These are little farming towns lost in time. Case, you should specify in your posts when you are dreaming versus being realistic.

All the "experts" predict Lubbock proper will be around 275K to 300K by 2020. The metro is currently about 280K. There is no way it is going to nearly quadruple in 11 years. Again, dreaming vs. realistic.

[case44]

Originally Posted by juggler

This part made me laugh. My dad was born and grew up in Slaton; I've been there dozens of times. It has been essentially unchanged for at least 60 years. There are no prospects, nothing on the horizon. It is certainly not a "bomb" waiting to explode. Same for Idalou. These are little farming towns lost in time. Case, you should specify in your posts when you are dreaming versus being realistic.

All the "experts" predict Lubbock proper will be around 275K to 300K by 2020. The metro is currently about 280K. There is no way it is going to nearly quadruple in 11 years. Again, dreaming vs. realistic.

That's your opinion, juggler. I'm still sticking with mine. There was a time when Austin was a college town and a small city. That was about 30 years ago. When corporations began to move in, the area flourished. Lubbock, I'm telling you, is about ready to see that same type of thing once the economy improves. That area will be the next hot spot, if not one of the next. Yes, they've had small growth and not the explosive kind like the bigger cities have had. But this time, it will be different. People can predict things, but people have also been known to be wrong. You and I are not used to seeing the type of growth in other cities happening in Lubbock. Not yet, anyway. Just because something is lost in time doesn't necessarily mean it can stay that way. Lubbock just became wet last month. It may surprise you how many doors this thing could open up for the city in the years ahead.

As for Slaton, just give it some time, buddy. Someone will knock on their door sooner or later.