San Marcos Downtown Area Plan

CHAPTER 4: RECOMMENDATIONS

HISTORY, ART, & CULTURE DOWNTOWN SAN MARCOS HISTORY & ART WALK (Recommendation G.4)

HISTORY SMTX WALK

Downtown San Marcos is full of rich history and unique public art that showcases local culture and identity. These assets are not well identified or clearly connected today. An art trail, a history trail, digital information, and mobile maps would help locals and visitors alike navigate Downtown to learn about these sites and amenities. The Art Walk shown below, could be mentioned on the existing San Marcos Art Map website, and the route and identification features can be updated as public art features shift and add over time. The San Marcos Art Map website is also intended to be updated and show more information about each public art location, including an artist biography, history of the piece, and other interesting facts. Wayfinding signs would be featured along the routes to identify history, art, and cultural assets, provide maps and directional signage, and QR codes linking to a mobile interface. Painted physical markers on the ground would help identify the walking path routes and catch the attention of pedestrians.

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Examples of interpretative kiosks and signage

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