# The tizzy

**Date:** 2024-09-18
**Topics:** land use, planning, utility rate making
**URL:** https://zactax.com/blog/2024/09/the-tizzy

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On this somewhat feisty episode of ZacCast, Patrick and Chad discuss the built-in assumptions behind our development patterns, compare development in DFW and Houston, talk traffic planning, and talk about the problems with the electricity rate-making process in Texas. Stay tuned for a semi-lighting round at the end.

03:58 - Do we have some built-in assumptions about how cities grow?

21:39 - DFW vs Houston: development showdown
26:55 - Pre-approved development plans, yea or nay?
28:59 - RE: thoroughfare planning
34:40 - Electric rate-making woes
58:53 - Lightning round begins!
58:59 - Calling your shot on interest rate cuts
60:01 - Will the #1 ranked Texas Longhorns go undefeated?

**Links**

- **[One of Collin County’s largest undeveloped tracts sold for massive mixed-use project](https://apple.news/Ajic77zcjTjmeX5iUM8sSfw)** (Dallas Morning-News)
- **[Plano firm buys land for 2,200 homes in fast-growing northern D-FW](https://apple.news/AXLlyOCxURxGa8c-niWzAMw)** (Dallas Morning-News)
- **[Definition of Tizzy](https://www.google.com/search?q=define+tizzy)** (Google)