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CHAPTER 4: RECOMMENDATIONS

PUBLIC SPACE & AMENITIES

CONNECTIONS TO RIVERFRONT PARKS (Recommendation E.4) The Riverfront Parks are a great amenity that are directly adjacent to Downtown San Marcos. Despite their location, some residents feel that the parks are disconnected from the Downtown Core. Below are potential routes that could serve as parkway connectors through the use of trails, bike lanes, signage, landscaping and are priority locations for additional place-making or pedestrian improvements. Trail/ Multi-Use Path Bike Lanes

Signage

Landscaping

COURTHOUSE SQUARE (Recommendation E.5)

The Courthouse Square is a Historic and beloved landmark that is located in the heart of Downtown San Marcos. It is well-used today but there is an opportunity for it to be further programmed and better serve community desires for active and passive recreation and social gathering. The conceptual diagram at right shows examples of different ways the Courthouse Square could be utilized to accommodate these uses and priority amenities. Priority recommendations for the space include

places to congregate and sit, planting of native plants, plaza/event space, expanded sidewalks along the courthouse border, children’s play area, and the use of permeable pavement for walkways. Installations should balance the need for priority amenities while also complementing the existing Historic context.

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