• The Gas Station Isn’t the Problem

    Residents of The Woodlands have raised concerns about a proposed gas station near their neighborhood. Their concerns are understandable. Most people do not want additional traffic, noise, lights, or potential pollution near their homes. But what if the gas station is not the problem? What if it is simply a symptom of a larger pattern?…

    Tim Bergl

  • Rethinking Growth and Fragility in Perry, Warner Robins, and Houston County

    Houston County is growing. That much is clear. What is less clear is whether that growth is making life better, or simply more expensive and more spread out. The real question isn’t whether Houston County grows, but whether that growth produces long-term prosperity – or long-term obligations.  New subdivisions and apartments continue to appear on…

    Tim Bergl