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UT Study Warns of Dangers to Hill Country from Rapid Growth

A study conducted by the University of Texas School of Architecture predicts that without planning and cooperative partnerships, explosive population growth in the Hill Country will endanger the region's "natural, scenic and water resources."

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A study conducted by the University of Texas School of Architecture predicts that without planning and cooperative partnerships, explosive population growth in the Hill Country will endanger the region's "natural, scenic and water resources." The study, which can be found here, advocates the creation of a "Hill Country Endowment" to pay for investment in infrastructure, land and resources. (News4SanAntonio)

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