Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan Adopted 2024

PREFERRED GROWTH SCENARIO

MIXED USE MEDIUM

These areas are characterized by a mix of commercial and residential uses in a well-connected and walkable place.

Mixed Use Medium places include higher intensity places with a mix of housing, employment, shopping, dining, and entertainment which are highly walkable and bikeable with good access by transit and driving. Mixed Use Medium places distributed throughout the community will provide opportunities for people to live, work and play in or near their neighborhoods. Parking structures allow for less horizontal space dedicated to surface parking. Waterways/drainage areas and street frontages are better utilized with building facades along the street edge, trails, and public spaces. Land Use: Medium to higher intensity mixed-use, multi-family and hospitality development; typically including a strong residential component above retail or office uses, but sometimes include office above retail as well. Built Form: Typically 2 and up to 7 stories with buildings situated closely together and engaging the street to create a series of active ground floor spaces and storefronts; depending on the location, parking will primarily be on-street or in parking structures, but some small off-street parking lots may exist; the typical density is 12+ dwelling units per acre and 25 jobs per acre. Mobility: A well-connected network of streets that support multiple modes of transportation; streets and blocks are most typically organized in a grid pattern and walkability should be prioritized. Amenities: A range of parks, plazas, and open spaces should be integrated in Mixed Use Medium places, along with civic and cultural uses, public art, and other placemaking elements.

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SAN MARCOS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2024