Raad...another great one... Thanks for all the amazing info on NB that you provide on your channel weekly. We love the tourism here in NB and of course welcome it. NB is within the Texas Triangle so the city cannot avoid the growth. Then entire triangle is seeing a huge influx of people and it won't slow down. Texas is BIG and NB is certainly special and unique. It seems like the worst traffic is around 46/35 intersection these days and the delays do not seem very bad compared to the larger cities. Tourism will continue to improve NB in my opinion. Cheers Raad.
I lived in San Marcos from '60 to '63. New Braunfels was where we went for Sunday dinner, among other things. I've been back a few times in the last 60 years, and I don't see any part of it that's better. Party on, I guess,
@@stevewoodard527 great that you have these memories. Did you expect NB to remain the same? Or hoping because of your memories? Just inquiring. And what made NB “better” to you or what would make it better?
I love all things New Braunfels. That being said as I get older I hate the weather. If my wife gave me the green light I’d move tomorrow to some place with 4 seasons. I have several places in mind.
Explain the slowly losing part. B/C I hear that form time to time. The historic preserved building are still intact downtown and in Gruene. the events and traditions are still here. The people I've run across are friendly, whether their seventh generation (met a few) or first. NB is growing. Doesn't mean it's losing its charm
@@raadalawanrealtor NB is not the same town it was 15 yrs ago. Major growth, traffic, & rude drivers. Everywhere there is a dirt lot the city is issuing a permit to a builder. We do not even have the water supply to cover all of the taps being made to our water system. The city puts locals on water restrictions but continues to let developers tap the water mains & keep building more stuff here so the city can collect more taxes. The same buildings/monuments does not mean NB has not changed because there are a lot more new buildings than old ones now. I did not say it doesn’t have charm, I said it’s losing its small hometown feel from the growth & traffic in my local opinion. I own a business here, residential & commercial properties also, I put a lot of money back into the local economy as I support local businesses & prefer to do business locally. I love NB but in my opinion it’s losing its small hometown feel. (By the way, I’m a subscriber & watch all of your videos)
@@rhr19eighties alright first of all. You’re correct. We’re not the same. Neither are many past smaller towns. NBU states it has three times the water actually used one one year. So if you have other data, please share it with the rest of us. We don’t live in the wetland of course we’re not going to get the rain others do. Though we are over due for a major one. Look at downtown. Look at Gruene. Focus on the topic without bringing outside items into the conversation to make a point. I asked you pretty pointedly how NB is losing its charm. Others wouldn’t challenge you. I am. I’ve spoken with seventh generation residents, three today, who do not like the growth but admits there are some advantages. And all of them said the small town charm is there. I ask people why they move here all the time. I ask people why they live here all the time. Everyone has the same reason: to be around like minded people, freedom, friendly people and small town charm, despite the growth. The core is still intact. Because the identity of our city is still intact. If you want to mix growth with losing charm, that’s your opinion. And you’re certainly entitled to it. I just think it’s a flawed argument. No one is arguing that NB hasn’t changed. It has physically changed. Dude drivers? I’m on the road everyday and I haven’t seen it to the point where it’s a point of conversation. People are still giving me the right of way, and I’m returning the favor.
@@rhr19eighties a “real local.” You don’t have to be a real local to know that growth has forced you to plan your days or noticed you have to park further away at HEB or sit in traffic longer. I’m trying to understand your perspective. How is NB losing its charm? Isn’t there some comfort to knowing people are moving here to be around like minded people? I know people don’t like growth. That’s acknowledged. What is it about the growth that you don’t like? The people moving here? What is it exactly? Trying to understand
It’s funny to me that people expected NB to remain a small, sleepy river town. We are literally 30 minutes away from San Antonio and less than an hour away from Austin which has been the fastest growing region in America for 10 or 15 years now. Change sucks, buttt it’s inevitable. Find the positives and if you can’t do that, maybe it’s time to move on. NB is still a great place to live and is quickly becoming one of the best places to live in the state.
Overall I think tourism is good sign about where we live and an important part of the local economy. I do think there are some ways the city could better mitigate some of the inconveniences created by tourism such as building public transit infrastructure to tourism districts. Something similar to Wurst-fest where they direct parking to outlying underutilized parking areas (schools in the summer) and shuttle them into the area as pedestrian traffic and working with businesses such as river operators to help offset the costs.
1.3B in tourism money last year...but..to be honest, as a normal resident, I don't feel or see that money to the actual community. Roads, that are not connected to tourism are junk, holes, roller coaster ride. Walnut to Klein past county road. All the roads that connect 35 to klein. Klein has been being built up, thank you zipps, so I suspect that many of these other roads will too, but W. San Antonio St is junk. No tourism dollars coming from there so probably won't get fixed. Just saying, from an outside perspective, tourism could be great, should be great...but... where and how? We do have a great park. Our police force has enough. I'm all for our fire departments. Schools are still always asking for a bond increase in the multiple millions, thus taxes being affected. Again, as a normal resident, I just don't feel the "trickle down effect" of tourism dollars. I feel the, oh, yea, lets avoid downtown cause no parking, all the venues are full. We'll just go somewhere else.
@@FollowingDopamine safety and protection important to you? Asking because you pointed it out at the end. Klein’s being widened. Barbarossa and other secondary roads are in the design stage to connect as well as new trails and parks that improve Connectivity.
Love NB!
Raad...another great one... Thanks for all the amazing info on NB that you provide on your channel weekly. We love the tourism here in NB and of course welcome it. NB is within the Texas Triangle so the city cannot avoid the growth. Then entire triangle is seeing a huge influx of people and it won't slow down. Texas is BIG and NB is certainly special and unique. It seems like the worst traffic is around 46/35 intersection these days and the delays do not seem very bad compared to the larger cities. Tourism will continue to improve NB in my opinion. Cheers Raad.
Thank you. on point with all your points
I lived in San Marcos from '60 to '63. New Braunfels was where we went for Sunday dinner, among other things. I've been back a few times in the last 60 years, and I don't see any part of it that's better. Party on, I guess,
@@stevewoodard527 great that you have these memories. Did you expect NB to remain the same? Or hoping because of your memories? Just inquiring. And what made NB “better” to you or what would make it better?
I love all things New Braunfels. That being said as I get older I hate the weather. If my wife gave me the green light I’d move tomorrow to some place with 4 seasons. I have several places in mind.
Loving it!
New Braunfels is now a boom town. A place you can make your fortune starting a small business. We have three kids we hope will stay close and do so.
I personally miss the small hometown feel that NB is slowly losing
Explain the slowly losing part. B/C I hear that form time to time. The historic preserved building are still intact downtown and in Gruene. the events and traditions are still here. The people I've run across are friendly, whether their seventh generation (met a few) or first. NB is growing. Doesn't mean it's losing its charm
@@raadalawanrealtor NB is not the same town it was 15 yrs ago. Major growth, traffic, & rude drivers. Everywhere there is a dirt lot the city is issuing a permit to a builder. We do not even have the water supply to cover all of the taps being made to our water system. The city puts locals on water restrictions but continues to let developers tap the water mains & keep building more stuff here so the city can collect more taxes. The same buildings/monuments does not mean NB has not changed because there are a lot more new buildings than old ones now. I did not say it doesn’t have charm, I said it’s losing its small hometown feel from the growth & traffic in my local opinion. I own a business here, residential & commercial properties also, I put a lot of money back into the local economy as I support local businesses & prefer to do business locally. I love NB but in my opinion it’s losing its small hometown feel. (By the way, I’m a subscriber & watch all of your videos)
@@rhr19eighties alright first of all. You’re correct. We’re not the same. Neither are many past smaller towns. NBU states it has three times the water actually used one one year. So if you have other data, please share it with the rest of us. We don’t live in the wetland of course we’re not going to get the rain others do. Though we are over due for a major one. Look at downtown. Look at Gruene. Focus on the topic without bringing outside items into the conversation to make a point. I asked you pretty pointedly how NB is losing its charm. Others wouldn’t challenge you. I am. I’ve spoken with seventh generation residents, three today, who do not like the growth but admits there are some advantages. And all of them said the small town charm is there. I ask people why they move here all the time. I ask people why they live here all the time. Everyone has the same reason: to be around like minded people, freedom, friendly people and small town charm, despite the growth. The core is still intact. Because the identity of our city is still intact. If you want to mix growth with losing charm, that’s your opinion. And you’re certainly entitled to it. I just think it’s a flawed argument. No one is arguing that NB hasn’t changed. It has physically changed. Dude drivers? I’m on the road everyday and I haven’t seen it to the point where it’s a point of conversation. People are still giving me the right of way, and I’m returning the favor.
@@raadalawanrealtor as a real local… we will agree to disagree
@@rhr19eighties a “real local.” You don’t have to be a real local to know that growth has forced you to plan your days or noticed you have to park further away at HEB or sit in traffic longer. I’m trying to understand your perspective. How is NB losing its charm? Isn’t there some comfort to knowing people are moving here to be around like minded people? I know people don’t like growth. That’s acknowledged. What is it about the growth that you don’t like? The people moving here? What is it exactly? Trying to understand
It’s funny to me that people expected NB to remain a small, sleepy river town. We are literally 30 minutes away from San Antonio and less than an hour away from Austin which has been the fastest growing region in America for 10 or 15 years now. Change sucks, buttt it’s inevitable. Find the positives and if you can’t do that, maybe it’s time to move on. NB is still a great place to live and is quickly becoming one of the best places to live in the state.
like it or not it's here to stay.Lead, follow or get out of the way.
Outside money is a good thing.
Love New B. Live in Seguin.
Overall I think tourism is good sign about where we live and an important part of the local economy. I do think there are some ways the city could better mitigate some of the inconveniences created by tourism such as building public transit infrastructure to tourism districts. Something similar to Wurst-fest where they direct parking to outlying underutilized parking areas (schools in the summer) and shuttle them into the area as pedestrian traffic and working with businesses such as river operators to help offset the costs.
1.3B in tourism money last year...but..to be honest, as a normal resident, I don't feel or see that money to the actual community. Roads, that are not connected to tourism are junk, holes, roller coaster ride. Walnut to Klein past county road. All the roads that connect 35 to klein. Klein has been being built up, thank you zipps, so I suspect that many of these other roads will too, but W. San Antonio St is junk. No tourism dollars coming from there so probably won't get fixed.
Just saying, from an outside perspective, tourism could be great, should be great...but... where and how? We do have a great park. Our police force has enough. I'm all for our fire departments. Schools are still always asking for a bond increase in the multiple millions, thus taxes being affected. Again, as a normal resident, I just don't feel the "trickle down effect" of tourism dollars. I feel the, oh, yea, lets avoid downtown cause no parking, all the venues are full. We'll just go somewhere else.
@@FollowingDopamine safety and protection important to you? Asking because you pointed it out at the end. Klein’s being widened. Barbarossa and other secondary roads are in the design stage to connect as well as new trails and parks that improve
Connectivity.
The last two NBISD bonds had no affect on taxes.
@@TheGonebald not sure where that comment coming from but ok. You’re right.
@@raadalawanrealtor I was commenting on the first post. They mentioned school districts asking for bonds which they say affects our taxes.
@@TheGonebald got it, thanks!
Love your content. Do you know what store is opening up next to hteaO at common and 306? I see a red front an I'd assume maybe a AutoZone?
saw that, but not sure. that area is popping.
I was thinking an O’Reilly Auto Parts.
@@TheGonebald oh, oh, oh Reillly...Auto PARTS!
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