We’re like Texas I can tell…

California, argues globally recognised urbanist and author Joel Kotkin, has tortured its middle and working class, destroyed its housing markets by pursuing dogma in planning policy, and generally squandered economic opportunity, driving young families away while leaving behind a society increasingly characterised by a homelessness problem at one end and the mega wealthy at the other.

Queensland is thankfully spared the Californian disease. Where we once may have identified with the sun kissed beaches, surf culture and easy going lifestyle of California, our future lies in a different direction. For my money, we should take a closer look at Texas for some future inspiration.

I'm choosin Texas, can't you tell?