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15 <br />in the residential neighborhood Downtown or could be located along the banks of <br />the beautiful San Marcos River. <br />Edward Gary Street at the PROPOSED Commuter Rail Stop: <br />Here, the idea of a market plaza is incorporatedinto the rail station development, <br />which could be a unique element that is utilized for farmeror artist’s markets, <br />gathering spaces for performances or any variety of events. <br />Recommendations: <br />Enhance Downtown’s Unique Characteristics <br />Continue to increase the promotion of cultural events that draw people <br />Downtown. <br />Establish and enhance centers of activity within each neighborhood. <br />SAN MARCOS CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU STAKEHOLDER FORUMS <br />(Notes compiled by the SMCVB): Cultural TourismandHeritage Tourism, June 9, 2009 <br />The San Marcos Convention and Visitors Bureau convened two key stakeholder forums <br />to discuss Cultural Tourism and Heritage Tourism assets, opportunities and obstacles. <br />The notes from both meetings were provided to this consultant, and the Cultural <br />Tourism group definitely provides several recommendations thathave been integrated <br />into the Community Recommendations thatfollow. The Heritage Tourism group <br />identified many cultural assets thathave been integrated into the Arts Asset Inventory. <br />Given that,these discussions were informational for the CVB and did not take place in <br />public meetings or hearings, their recommendations represent the ideas of the <br />individuals who proffered them and wereshared with the community in the Arts Master <br />Plan process. <br />RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE I-35 REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE <br />June 29, 2010 <br />Overview <br />The I-35 Redevelopment Committee was convened by Mayor Narvaiz to explore both <br />short term and long term aesthetic improvements to the I-35 corridor and recommend <br />actions through which the City of San Marcos can visually improve the gateway into our <br />community. <br />General Recommendations <br />Establish a small grant program for façade improvements to buildings along the <br />interstate. <br />Establish a Gateway Overlay district to address signage, landscaping, and <br />façade materials. <br />Improve the appearance of the overpasses through a partnership with Texas <br />State University (i.e. collaborate with Texas State art/design students for mural <br /> <br />