Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan Adopted 2024

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Sustainable Development Development that meets the growing needs of the present without depleting the resources for future generations and causing environmental harm. Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) A pattern of higher-density residential, commercial, office, and civic uses with an urban design and high-quality support for walking, bicycling, transit use and other forms of non-vehicular transportation, developed near high-performance transit stations. Transit-oriented development (TOD) is often encouraged using special development regulations around transit stations which require a higher-quality public realm, limited parking, and connections to adjoining neighborhoods. Underserved Areas An area in which the residents lack resources or infrastructure (either public or private), leading to disparities in the ability to access health care, jobs, recreation, social services, housing, transportation services, food, retail, or other elements of daily life.

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SAN MARCOS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024