BY JANE TURCHI
Going forward
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Bastrop Chamber of Commerce President Becki Womble has observed some positive outcomes from the two companies. “I think that Elon Musk is kind of a unique individual, and there’s this mystique around him, but I’m not nding that like with the people that are working at either one of those organiza- tions,” Womble said. Under Boring ownership, Hyperloop Plaza opened on a neighboring plot of land in November. The plaza is home to three businesses: The Boring Bodega, His & Her Barbershop Salon, and Prufrock Pub, all of which are open to the public. Events such as Sunshine Yoga are hosted weekly at the plaza. Pickleball courts, paddles and balls are available for use outside the build- ing for $1 an hour. “We’re seeing a lot more interaction from The Boring Co., especially with a bodega,” Womble said. “They’re starting to engage, but I think there’s just a natural curiosity.”
While at the time of publication, Boring and SpaceX have not responded to Community Impact’s request for comment, there are signs of more development to come to Bastrop. According to a job posting on WayUp, Musk will open a Montessori school called Ad Astra in July. The school will be located on about 40 acres on a former horse ranch. The companies are currently trying to generate community interest in a sports center on the property along the Colorado River, Hamner said. “It’s all just fascinating and fantastic,” Sharp said. “[To] think about [how] that’s happening in our own backyard and the bene ts that our own children and grandchildren might see out of it—I mean, we’re really on the map.”
A playground and pickleball court are located at Hyperloop Plaza.
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