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Grant considers South Congress and Downtown the strongest social choices for a Bain Austin consultant, followed by South Lamar and Mueller. South Congress has visible street energy, restaurants, shops, and gathering places. Downtown is dense and active, South Lamar adds restaurants and Zilker access, and Mueller offers a walkable mixed-use environment. Riverside and East Austin are more value-oriented in Grant’s framework.
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