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2008-2009 Economic & Technology Forecast
January 24, 2008
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PROGRAM
Historical OverviewThe Economy in 2007Forecast 2008-2009Real Estate Outlook
Economic Development TrendsAustin in Five Years
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AUSTIN IN 1997
“Austin: A thriving clone of the Valley”“Austin area flooded by… desirables”“In salaries, Austin lags behind”“Austin sees new airport as gate to development”“Austin will struggle to keep its identity intact”
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AUSTIN IN 2002
“Investment in Austin companies down for 6th straight qtr”“Existing home sales and median house price toppled”“Serious crime ticks up in Austin”“Austin called a ‘great city of the arts’”“How will Austin reboot its economy?”
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AUSTIN IN 2007
Austin Tops in Business Vitality, America’s Favorite Cities“Construction plans hard-pressed to keep up with traffic”“Next big thing: a grander skyline”“2007: the year high-end retail discovered Austin”“Top city for Cleantech,” “10 Greenest Cities in America”
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PROGRAM
Historical OverviewThe Economy in 2007Forecast 2008-2009Real Estate Outlook
Economic Development TrendsAustin in Five Years
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2007 AT A GLANCE - US & TEXAS
$1.06 trillionGDP$13.13 trillion$29.4 billion$4.53 trillion
2,860,000301,800,000
4.6%1.3%
1,788,000137,930,000
U.S.
$1.41 billionVenture Capital$382 billionRetail Sales497,000New Population24,000,000Population4.3%Unemployment2.3%Annual Growth230,400New Jobs10,267,000EmploymentTexas
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JOB GROWTH - NATIONAL
1.3%0.8%
1.7%1.7%
2.7%2.8%
4.0%New Jobs
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Industry Growth 2006-2007
U.S.San Diego
Portland
Boston
Raleigh/Durham
Seattle
Austin
1,788,00010,700
16,900
28,400
20,900
47,900
29,100
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JOB GROWTH - TEXAS
2.3%
1.8%
2.3%
2.9%
3.0%
3.5%
4.0%New Jobs
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Industry Growth 2006-2007
TexasEl Paso
San Antonio
Dallas/Ft. Worth
Houston
Lubbock
Austin
230,4004,800
18,300
81,900
74,100
4,500
29,100
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2007 AT A GLANCE - AUSTIN
$74.6 billionGDP$673 millionVenture Capital$26.5 billionRetail Sales12,000 (-31%)Housing Starts1,580,000 (42,000)Population3.6%Unemployment4.0%Annual Growth29,100New Jobs749,100Employment
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NEW JOBS BY INDUSTRY, 2007
100700
1,6001,700
2,0002,1002,100
2,6002,600
3,900
5,5004,200
GovernmentLeisure & HospitalityConstructionProfessional ServicesRetail TradeWholesale TradeOther ServicesEducation & Health Svcs.Financial ActivitiesManufacturingTransportationInformation
Growth Rate
Total Job Growth
29,100 (4.0%)Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
3.7%5.7%8.9%2.6%3.5%6.9%2.4%2.7%3.7%2.2%4.8%0.5%
Industry New Jobs
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WAGES IN GROWTH INDUSTRIES
$17,200
$49,200
$53,300
$37,400
$71,500
Projected Emp. Growth
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Industry 2007 Average Wage
Leisure & Hospitality
Transportation
Government
Prof. Services
Wholesale Trade
6.7%
8.4%
7.1%
6.4%
8.2%
Average U.S. Wage: $44,600
Average Austin Wage: $46,800
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VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDING
$673.17372Total$40.81313Other$17.633Media & Entertainment$31.743IT Services$45.233Biotechnology$67.944Electronics/Instrument
$101.033Industrial/Energy$125.966Medical Devices/Equip$139.32222Software$159.31515Semiconductors
Investment($M)DealsCompanies Sector
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PROGRAM
Historical OverviewThe Economy in 2007Forecast 2008-2009Real Estate Outlook
Economic Development TrendsAustin in Five Years
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AUSTIN JOBS FORECAST, 2008-2009
100600700
1,1002,100
2,7003,3003,5003,800
5,2006,500
11,100GovernmentProfessional ServicesLeisure & HospitalityRetail TradeEducation & Health Svcs.Wholesale TradeManufacturingOther ServicesTransportationInformationFinancial ActivitiesConstruction
Growth Rate
Total Job Growth41,100
Source: AngelouEconomics
7.1%6.4%6.7%4.9%4.7%8.2%4.5%7.1%8.4%3.2%1.3%1.0%
Industry New Jobs
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POPULATION FORECAST
35,50043,200
58,900
42,000 40,000 45,000
010,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,000
'04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09
Net New People Forecast
Source: AngelouEconomics, U.S. Census Bureau
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New YorkWashington
L.A.San Diego
San Jose
San Francisco
HoustonHoustonSan AntonioSan Antonio
CA
Seattle
TXDallas/Ft. WorthDallas/Ft. Worth
TN Overseas
ChicagoChicago
Source: IRS
AUSTIN MSA MIGRATION PATTERNS
Metro AreaNet In-migrationNet Out-migration
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THE PEOPLE OF AUSTIN
Diverse, well-educated, and new to town– Top 10 nationally for singles, retirees, Hispanics…
Tech-savvy– The highest percentage of DVR users in U.S. (31%)– Top market for reading and contributing to blogs
Environmentally conscious– No. 2 nationally for fitness and walking– Top-ranked green energy program in the U.S.
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BillionsForecast
$20.9 $22.3$24.8 $26.5 $28.1 $30.0
7%6%7%
11%
7%6%
$0$5
$10$15$20$25$30$35
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 20090%
5%
10%
15%
20%Growth Rate
Sources: AngelouEconomics, Office of Texas Comptroller
AUSTIN METRO RETAIL SALESFO
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7%13%5%8%
’07-’08 Growth
$1.5 Trillion in Spending269 Million Shipments$265 Billion Chip Sales$213 Billion Revenue
20078%Software
’08-’09 GrowthIndustry
6%11%6%
ITPCsSemiconductor
TECH INDUSTRY GROWTH
Steady growth, with shift from desktop to laptop/mobile computingMajority of growth from developing world
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PROGRAM
Historical OverviewThe Economy in 2007Forecast 2008-2009Real Estate Outlook
Economic Development TrendsAustin in Five Years
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0.8 0.60.71.2
13%14%19% 18%
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
0%5%10%15%20%25%
Absorption (Millions of SF) Vacancy Rate
20052004 2006 2007Source: AngelouEconomics, Colliers Oxford, NAI/CIP, Grubb & Ellis
AUSTIN METRO OFFICE MARKETRE
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Absorption(Millions of SF) Vacancy Rate
0.1 1.81.71.6
18%21%
14%9%
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
0%5%10%
15%20%25%
Source: AngelouEconomics, Colliers Oxford, NAI Austin, Grubb & Ellis
AUSTIN METRO INDUSTRIAL MARKET
20052004 2006 2007
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AUSTIN METRO RETAIL MARKETTotal Market (Millions of SF) Vacancy Rate
18.6 18.8 19.3 20.1
7%6%
7%6%
17.518.018.519.019.520.020.5
2004 2005 2006 20074%
5%
6%
7%
8%
Source: AngelouEconomics, Colliers Oxford, NAI/CIP, Grubb & Ellis
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Months of Inventory
22.6 26.930.3 28.6
12.7 15.5 18.0 12.40
10
20
30
40
2004 2005 2006 20070
2
4
6
8MLS SalesNew Housing StartsMonths of Inventory
Homes(Thousands)
Source: Texas A&M Real Estate Center, Residential Strategies, Inc.
AUSTIN METRO HOUSING MARKETRE
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Occupancy Rate
Rental RatePer SF
93%92%90% 95%
$0.96$0.94
$0.83$0.81
85%
90%
95%
100%
2004 2005 2006 2007$0.70
$0.80
$0.90
$1.00Occupancy RateRental Rate
Source: Austin Investor Interests, O’Connor & Associates
AUSTIN METRO APARTMENT MARKETRE
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2008-2009
1.6 million sq. ft.OfficeExpected AbsorptionMarket
10,500 units25,000 units
1.4 million sq. ft.2.3 million sq. ft.
Multi-FamilySingle FamilyRetailIndustrial
REAL ESTATE FORECASTRE
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PROGRAM
Historical OverviewThe Economy in 2007Forecast 2008-2009Real Estate Outlook
Economic Development TrendsAustin in Five Years
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Clean EnergyIT & Software / Creative MediaDiagnostics & Medical Devices
Data CentersExport-oriented Manufacturing
Warehousing & DistributionECON
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CLEAN ENERGYWhy target:– Average wage $82,000
Market drivers:– Oil: $100/barrel– Upcoming climate change policies,
state renewable portfolio standardsAustin’s Advantage:– Clean Energy Incubator, Austin VC Networks– Austin Energy willing to test ideas, innovate– Proactive public policy (City of Austin, Austin
WorkSource)
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CLEAN ENERGY MARKET
$21 $18 $16$1
$81
$61$69
$16
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
Biofuels Wind Solar Fuel Cells
20062016
U.S. Market (Billions)
Source: CleanEdge
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SOFTWARE & CREATIVE MEDIAWhy Target:– Average wage is $95,000
Market Drivers:– Geospatial technologies (Google Maps)– Gaming (video games, gambling)– Mobile devices (iPhone, smart phones)– Continued value in content, social networking,
convergenceAustin’s Advantage:– Recognition as national technology hub– Creative sector continues to blur these technologies– South by Southwest, Austin Game Developers Conference
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MEDICAL DEVICES & DIAGNOSTICSWhy Target?– Average wage is $65,000– Excellent employment growth
Market Drivers:– Weight-control and anti-aging– Home healthcare systems– Drug delivery systems– Stem Cell research
Austin’s Advantage:– New Medical Research Center– Strengths in bridging technology gaps
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DATA CENTERSWhy Target?– Average wage is $74,000– High capital investments
Market Drivers:– Consolidation, M&A – Small/medium businesses– Sarbanes/Oxley, HIPAA– Increasing move to network storage– Website usage, search engines, ecommerce
Austin’s Advantage:– Technology-centric region with skilled labor
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PROGRAM
Historical OverviewThe Economy in 2007Forecast 2008-2009Real Estate Outlook
Economic Development TrendsAustin in Five Years
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JOB GROWTH FORECAST, 2008-2009AU
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YEAR
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14,500
24,80027,600
17,000
24,10029,100
0
10,000
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AUSTIN IN 2012
“Villa Muse brings significant creative capital to Austin”“Celebration underway for 25th Annual SXSW”“Construction begins on streetcar, regional rail”“CBD population triples from 2000”, Metro population at 1.8 M“Austin clean energy, technology companies power the world”
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