Vision San Marcos Comprehensive Plan

COMPETITIVE INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL REGULATION:

CREATING THE COMMUNITY OF CHOICE:

of choice. For San Marcos it is the often

expressed desire for a “small town” feel

As mentioned above, the number of manufacturing

As with businesses, people look at

which shows community values, loyalty and

job openings has been rising as has their average

various aspects of a community when

appreciation for our unique geological

annual salary. Being able to provide the space and

choosing where they will call home. The

features and river.

infrastructure along with the skilled workforce brings a

community must be safe and have stable

The Core 4 has a list of collaborative

significant competitive advantage to San Marcos.

neighborhoods as well as

actions to continue to support San Marcos

Manufacturing companies are looking at various

good schools.

as a community of choice. These include

aspects of a city, in addition to the workforce, when

Living and family wage jobs are important

planning for campus and housing growth

choosing a site for their business. Water supply and

for residents to be able to maintain their

for the University as well as planning for

wastewater capacity should be adequate to handle

residence and ensure their children are

downtown redevelopment and connectivity.

the type of industry proposed. Land and development

able to receive the highest education

regulations factor into successful development sites as

possible. San Marcos values high quality

well as access to transportation networks such as rail,

job opportunities and education as a way

airports, major highways and interstates. San Marcos

to promote neighborhood stability.

has existing industrial parks with adequate facilities

Community amenities such as libraries,

along the Interstate 35 corridor which should be

parks, entertainment and recreation attract

promoted.

residents to visit and ultimately stay in San

Marcos. The identity of the community

is also a factor in creating a community