Res 1985-061 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

Page 1 CITY San Marcos Narrative 1. What does your community expect to achieve from the Main Street Project? The citizens of San Marcos expect to achieve the revitali- zation of the sluggish downtown economy, and the preser- vation of the historic buildings located there from the Main Street Project. Although this area of the city still houses the Hays County offices, there is the desparate need for assistance in retail marketing and management to pro- vide a shopping and services district for the employees of these offices, as well as the citizens of San Marcos and Hays County. As the buildings are restored, and the exist- ing businesses are strenghthened, the area will become attractive for new businesses to fulfill the needs of the downtown area, such as restaurants, department stores, specialty shops, etc. Through this revitalization, a new sense of pride will be established in the shops and offices, and the Central Business District will once again be attractive and vibrant. The outcome of the Main Street Pro- ject will be the provision of a much needed sense of identity for the citizens of San Marcos. 2. What other groups do you expect to support the project? How have you informed other groups and citizens about the project? Have you held public meetings to discuss applying for Main Street designation? What private funds are available to support the Main Street Project? Do you have a Main Street Committee? Do you already have a Main Street manager? During the last three years, there has been a steady flow of press releases and photographs concerning the Main Street Project, along with presentations to many of the service clubs in town by the Project Manager. This publicity has bolstered support for the project, and has exhibited the successes of the project thus far. The Main Street Coali- tion members, who are responsible for establishing the project in San Marcos, has met each year to discuss the goals and objectives of the project for the corning year. The Project Manager was hired in January of 1984, and has attended the January Training Conference in Austin for the last two years. Certain aspects of the project are being considered for private funding by the Heritage Association of San Marcos.