Drawn by the promise of an emerging tech hub, some tech workers who flocked to Austin found a middling tech scene, subpar culture, and scorching heat.

‘Where ambition goes to die’: These tech workers flocked to Austin during the pandemic. Now they’re desperate to get out.::Drawn by the promise of an emerging tech hub, some tech workers who flocked to Austin found a middling tech scene, subpar culture, and scorching heat.

  • lenathaw@lemmy.mlEnglish
    55·
    1 year ago

    Also, the last mile issue is very real and needs to be solved.

    Bicycle

    • steltek@lemm.eeEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Folding bikes, sure. Or you get a bikeshare sub. Regular bikes aren’t allowed on trains because they’re too crowded.

      - Dense city dweller