Vision SMTX Appendix Adopted 2024

APPENDIX E: PREFERRED GROWTH SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT

PREFERRED GROWTH SCENARIO MAP Overview Based upon feedback from the community and Steering Committee, the draft Preferred Growth Scenario was revised to create the final Preferred Growth Scenario. The Preferred Growth Scenario is built on the goal of providing equitable access to amenities. With the creation of a larger and more intense mixed-use activity center east of IH-35, access to amenities and services will be provided to an area that is currently lacking access to these types of services. The addition and enhancement of amenities and services in other parts of the city is also achieved through the designation of multiple mixed use places and centers distributed throughout San Marcos. The Preferred Growth Scenario paired with the Place Types help to ensure a high level of walkability with places to walk to near most residences. Creating transit supportive development patterns is a prerequisite to establishing of high-capacity transit corridors. The realization of multiple regional and community centers will support such investment in San Marcos and to other regional destinations moving forward. The Preferred Growth Scenario and associated Place Types also promote a diverse mix of housing types and missing middle housing with townhomes, accessory dwelling units, courtyard apartments, duplexes, etc.

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