John Egan

John Egan is a freelance writer, editor, and content marketing strategist in Austin, Texas. Aside from Urban Land, his work has been published by CreditCards.com, Bankrate, Credit Karma, LendingTree, PolicyGenius, HuffPost, National Real Estate Investor, and other online outlets.

Development and Construction
In San Antonio, Two Former Military Installations March Ahead with Redevelopment
San Antonio proudly waves the banner of Military City USA. In fact, the City of San Antonio recently secured a registered trademark for the Military City USA moniker and unveiled an accompanying logo that’s appropriately red, white and blue.
December 15, 2017
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Development and Construction
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Emerging Trends
Tighter Labor Markets, Higher Material Costs Could Follow Hurricane Season
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, development costs—not only up and down the Gulf Coast of Texas but also in areas that escaped the storm’s wrath—are poised to jump as builders grapple with a tighter labor market and higher material costs, according to speakers at a ULI Austin event in October.
November 13, 2017
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Development and Construction
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Public Spaces
San Antonio Focusing on Revitalizing Downtown with Office, Residential, and Green Space
Ten years ago, San Antonio’s bond program dedicated a mere $10 million to downtown improvements. By 2012, that number had jumped to $90 million, and the most recent bond initiative, passed in May, earmarks $170 million for downtown projects.
August 10, 2017
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Design and Planning
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Food and Real Estate
How Food Fed the Vision for San Antonio’s Pearl Complex
Once among San Antonio’s largest employers, the Pearl Brewery closed in 2001, and the surrounding area had been neglected as development focused on the suburbs. A local firm took a chance on converting the property into a mixed-use destination.
July 24, 2017
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Economy, Market & Trends
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Resilience and Sustainability
As Austin Grows, Preserving a Live (and Lively) Music Scene
Amid rising venue rents, housing affordability woes, and ever-present construction cranes in Austin, local music venues—and, therefore, local musicians—fear extinction.
July 17, 2017
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