Vision SMTX Appendix Adopted 2024

APPENDIX E: PREFERRED GROWTH SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT

Environmental and Resource Protection There needs to be a big focus on storm water management using green-infrastructure and nature-based solutions that incorporate pervious ground cover. Focus needs to be placed on areas where we have existing flooding and work towards improving land protection. Additionally, land needs to be set aside for protection and conservation that is focused on flood prone areas and recharge areas. There was also mention of keeping connectivity/connectedness of protected places in mind which will provide multiple benefits to people and nature. There was a strong push to move medium and high density away from the river. Housing There should be an emphasis on providing all types of housing that promotes homeownership opportunities for all residents. With land prices and the cost of building homes increasing there needs to be a program that not only incentivizes affordable housing, but also helps these organizations navigate through the permitting process. The stakeholders also mentioned the importance of collaborating with the development community and providing a mix of housing types to help ease the pressures of housing affordability. Land Use & Community Design & Character The second city center (“East Village”) brought forth some concerns regarding the infrastructure, density, and activity needed to make it successful. There was also mention of Thorpe Lane being envisioned as a high-density area and the need to keep the identity of San Marcos.

SAN MARCOS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024

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