There’s a sense of hyper-development headed towards the farmlands east of Austin. Perhaps the most ambitious is a futuristic residential, resort and entertainment project called Emerald Island. Design renderings, even the name itself, conjure images of Emerald City from the Wizard of Oz. The $8.7 billion Emerald Island “mini-city” will occupy 1,000 acres. Plans call … Continue reading A futuristic community may soon rise near Austin