Why This Belongs In The Season
Temple is not only deciding what to do with one project. It is operating in a wider competition between cities that want the next layer of the economy.
What This Piece Will Cover
- The shift from retail attraction to logistics and infrastructure.
- Why land, power, and fiber changed the map.
- How tax base and workforce strategy fit together.
- Why small cities can be attractive to large companies.
- What local governments should understand before competing.
What Might Happen Next
This draft should forecast how cities that move early may gain influence, while cities that cannot explain their priorities may get shaped by decisions made elsewhere.