Better Futures Institute

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We are an organization advancing a culture of innovation and civic engagement by creating pathways for leaders to drive the sustainable and resilient cities of the future.

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Futures

We are an organization advancing a culture of innovation and civic engagement by creating pathways for leaders to drive the sustainable and resilient cities of the future.

Institute

Beyond Baseketball - Fellowship Report

Beyond Basketball: How Can the Downtown District Deliver Community Benefits?, a new report from the Better Futures Institute authored by Eddie Romero, 2024–2025 Better Futures Fellow. This 10 page report offers a framework to ensure San Antonio’s proposed Sports & Entertainment District is transparent, accountable, and equitable.

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Focus areas

We harness technology, data, research, and storytelling to empower communities, advance innovation, and inform policy.

Programs

Empowering young leaders in STEAM via an internship and fellowship program.

Research

Enhancing policy focused on socioeconomic development and urban transformation in South Texas.

Public Technology

Activating community engagement and building solutions for resilient cities.

Better Future Series

Spotlighting San Antonio residents shaping innovative efforts in their community.

Programs

Empowering young leaders in STEAM via an internship and fellowship program.

Research

Studying South Texas Triangle's urban evolution & socioeconomic growth. A transformative research venture

Civic Tech

BFI empowers through community engagement & design tools for resilient cities. Strengthening civic participation

Better Future Series

Spotlighting innovative San Antonio residents shaping a better future for our communities.

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Join us in shaping a better future for San Antonio.

Join Our Program

Learn more about us, our focus areas, and our internship and fellowship programs.

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Support Our Work

Donate and support our work in building more inclusive and resilient cities for all.

News & insights

White Paper: Urban Planning and Public Infrastructure in San Antonio

White Paper: Economic Development in San Antonio, TX.

Introducing the Civic Tech Scholars Spring 2025

White Paper: Public Policy, Civic Engagement, and Governance in San Antonio, TX

White Paper: Civic Engagement and Economic Development in Brownsville, TX.

White Paper: Quality of Life in San Antonio, TX

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