Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan Adopted 2024

PREFERRED GROWTH SCENARIO

MIXED USE CENTERS The Preferred Growth Scenario includes 17 mixed-use centers distributed throughout the community. While several of these centers already exist, many are only partially developed, undeveloped, or single use commercial areas today. Three scales of mixed-use centers were identified and mapped as a critical part of the Preferred Growth Scenario. Regional Centers, Community Centers, and Neighborhood Centers are described below, but the common thread amongst them is that these places could provide vibrant destinations and opportunities for arts, culture, dining, shopping, working, and entertainment in close proximity to residences and are critical ingredients in strengthening and creating complete communities in San Marcos. Regional Centers: Regional Centers are large, high-density mixed-use areas, typically along transit corridors or major roadways, that provide access to goods, services, dining, offices, entertainment, and residential areas for regional residents and visitors. These areas are characterized by higher intensity commercial, residential, and mixed-use development in well-connected, walkable, and bikeable places. Regional Centers attract patrons from across the community and potentially the region. The primary Place Types comprising regional centers include Mixed Use Medium; Commercial/Employment Medium; Neighborhood Medium; Neighborhood High. Two regional centers are included in the Preferred Growth Scenario and are briefly described below.

Downtown: The Downtown Regional Center is centered on the Hays County Historic Courthouse Square in Downtown San Marcos. Place types comprising the Downtown Regional Center include primarily Mixed Use Medium and Commercial/Employment Medium, with Neighborhood High and Mixed Use Low. There is a Downtown Area Plan to guide public and private investment over the next 10 years. East Village: The East Village is located west of the interchange where SH-123 intersects FM-110. The area currently includes rural homes, light industrial areas (including the City’s Public Services Complex), multi-family housing and the San Marcos High School. Place Types comprising the East Village Regional Center include Mixed Use Medium, Neighborhood High, and Commercial/ Employment Medium.

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SAN MARCOS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024