How will Austin's cultural, social and economic diversity shape our future?

It is a pleasure to inform you that the next edition of Forefront Austin has been released. This month's BIG question: How will Austin's cultural, social and economic diversity shape our future?

"The 2010 U.S. Census documents that Central Texas’ social, cultural and economic fabric is more diverse, varied and nuanced than ever before. Forefront Austin’s perspectives this month tell the stories behind the numbers—the opportunities, the challenges and the potential. Unexamined, diversity could lead too easily to division. Here Forefront Austin partners offer a glimpse into how Central Texans are weaving these distinct populations into unified and forward momentum for our region."

Come on over to Forefront Austin, where you will enjoy excellent feature perspectives on this important question. Family Eldercare's CEO (Angela Atwood) writes about Five Ways Central Texas is Aging with Style. Read about how Asian cultures are making their mark on Austin from the perspective of Sunni Jackson, winner of a student showcase essay from Manor ISD. Get in-the-know on Austin's growing Latin music culture, quickly becoming a larger part of our overall thriving music scene. Or click on this month's Infographic to see Central Texas by the Slice.

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How will GENERATION Z change Austin?

Forefront Austin:

It is a pleasure to inform you that the next edition of Forefront Austin has been released. This month's BIG question: How will GENERATION Z change Austin? If you are like me, you may not have been aware that generation Z has arrived. Well they have! In fact, I have a gen Z living in my house, my youngest daughter Lucy, who is 11 years old. Here is how the generations breakdown:

"Boomers (1946 -1964) reflected post-war optimism with a huge population surge and increased consumerism. Generation X (1968 - 1982) redefined family and work as a reaction to those overworking, divorcing Baby Boomers. Generation Y (1982 - 1995) are team players who follow the rules in response to Gen X's self-directed, rule-breaking outsider ways."

"So what is Generation Z (1995 through today) going to bring us other than fierce iPhone skills?" Come on over to Forefront Austin to find out. Don't miss the excellent perspective from Austin Independent School District, including the entertaining slide show of past and future classrooms. A fabulous infographic from Forefront editor Abby Sandlin, titled 'Talking about my generation: Boomers to GenZ.' A question and answer interview with Mark Kliester of Boys and Girls Club of Austin titled: 'Putting the breaks on the poverty cycle'. And lastly, a trifecta persepective on teen pregnancy from AISD, LifeWorks, and Planned Parenthood of Texas.