In this episode of Downtown Depot, host Austin Meek is joined by Waco City Councilman for District 3, John Kinnaird. The two discuss Kinnaird's ethos for making policy decisions, how to stay true to one's beliefs while continuing to evolve, and Waco's trajectory as the "next great city" in Texas. Before the interview, Meek talks with East Waco developer Nancy Grayson about two separate projects of hers; one a riveting success, and another dead in the water before lift off.

Inside the Episode:

0.50: Nancy Grayson's moves in East Waco

1.19: Cottage #2 opens on Tyler Street

2.24: The demise of Nancy's commercial cottage project on Elm

4.19: City Councilman John Kinnaird's history in Waco

5.05: John's education at Baylor

6.15: Critical thinking from his liberal arts education

7.55: Mentality when making City Council decisions

9.50: A history of egalitarianism

11.01: John's resources for staying mentally sharp

13:45: Thought process as a Zoning Variance board member

16.49: Waco's potential as the next great city in Texas

17.57: Dissecting the Heritage Square development options

20.05: Reasons for the strength of collaborative spirit in Waco

22.45: Successes of the Prosper Waco initiative

25.15: John's push for employer-based small dollar loans

26.56: Update on the riverfront development