When I was in graduate school at the University of Texas, I loved writing at Jo’s Coffee on South Congress. I would order a latte and a Marvelous Morning Muffin and watch the hustle and bustle of the avenue from behind my laptop screen. Coming from New York City what impressed me most about Austin (besides the people and the tacos) is the way the city seamlessly fuses indoor and outdoor spaces. Whether we’re dining al fresco, wandering through the city’s beautiful greenbelts, or just enjoying a coffee on the front porch, we are lucky that so much of our life is lived outdoors.