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AUSTIN is a big city with the feel of a small college town with a heart and soul unlike any other city. It is the cultural and economic center of the Greater Austin metropolitan area with a population of 709,893 people (2006 census). Austin is touted by "Fortune Magazine" as one of the country's top 5 intellectual capitals. The city has 7 institutions of higher education including the University of Texas. The city was selected the #2 Best Big City in " Best Places to Live" by Money magazine in 2006 and the Greenest City (refers to the commitment to sustainable living) by MSN.
Austin is a unique mix of high-tech workers, university professors, students, politicians, lobbyist, state employees, musicians, blue and white collar workers. The high-tech industry is so prominent it has been referred to as "Silicon Hills".
The music scene in Austin was once primarily known for country and blues but in past years has become as diverse as the ever growing population. It is the home of musical talent like the late Stevie Ray Vaughn, Willie Nelson and The Dixie Chicks.
The Austin film industry is strong and growing. Movie Maker magazine ranks Austin as Americas #1 film making destination in its eight annual ranking of the "Top Ten U.S. Cities to live and Make Movies".
The city of Austin has its own unique rhythm and energy. The locals adopted a slogan, "Keep Austin Weird" which refers to the eclectic and progressive lifestyles of Austin. The city is cosmopolitan yet unpretentious, hip and trendy and just very cool!
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