DEPARTMENT: Planning
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Bridgett White, AICP
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Update on implementation of the SA Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan
SUMMARY:
A briefing and discussion on the implementation of the SA Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City of San Antonio is projected to grow significantly over the next two decades. Developing strategies to accommodate, manage, and leverage that growth was the driving objective for the development of the SA Tomorrow Plans. All three SA Tomorrow component plans (Comprehensive Plan, Multimodal Transportation Plan, and Sustainability Plan) were adopted by City Council in August 2016.
The Comprehensive Plan identifies three types of sub-area plans to help implement its long-range goals, policies, and growth strategies: Regional Center Plans, Community Plans, and Corridor Plans. Regional Centers are one of the key building blocks of our City's future. However, it is important to note that these centers are not homogenous places; each one includes multiple place types, urban forms and land uses, and will serve a distinct role in the evolution and development of our City. Thus, a clear vision and strategic plan for each center is needed in order to leverage their potential to help absorb a significant portion of San Antonio's projected population and employment growth. These regional center plans will each develop a detailed future land use map along with integrated mobility, infrastructure, parks and open space, housing, and economic development strategies. Each Regional Center plan will include a prioritized implementation strategy of recommended investment, policy, and program improvements.
The Community Plan areas include all areas of the City outside the Regional Centers, including many of the existing neighborhoods, key corridors, and activity areas that complete the fabric of our City. Our existing neighborhoods are treasured assets that will continue to ...
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