San Marcos Downtown Area Plan

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

A thorough review was conducted of past and concurrent planning initiatives and City efforts that identify recommendations relevant to Downtown. The list below outlines the initiatives that helped set the stage for the San Marcos Downtown Area Plan. For the complete review, please refer to the Downtown Area Plan Existing Conditions Assessment. · Vision San Marcos, A River Runs Through Us Comprehensive Plan (2013) · Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan (2023) · Downtown Design Standards and Guidelines Update (2021) · My Historic SMTX – Historic Resources Survey (2019) · Transportation Master Plan (2018) · Transit Plan (2020) · Capitol Area Metropolitan Organization (CAMPO) San Marcos Transportation Corridors Study (2021) · Arts Master Plan (2022) · Riverfront Parks Preliminary Design Report (2022/ongoing) RELATED PLANNING EFFORTS & REGULATIONS HIGHLIGHTS OF EXISTING CONDITION

· 10-Year Capital Improvements Program (CIP) · Parking Program Framework Plan (2018) · On-Street Paid Parking Implementation Plan (under discussion) · Great Springs Project Trails Plan (2022) · Administrative Downtown Pattern Book (2021) · Downtown Master Plan (2008) · Parks Master Plan (2018)

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