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
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