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“Parking could hinder people. Most things are centered downtown … would like to see <br />something outside of the 12-block radius.” <br /> Parking is limited, only street parking \[is available\] which can be spread out. <br /> Parking sucks. <br /> A paid parking garage is nearby but no one wants to pay or can’t afford to. <br />No observations of participation barriers.One interviewee commented, “No barriers to participation … <br />people just need to go to them.” <br />H. Suggestions for Expanded Arts and Culture Offerings <br />The following information provides feedback about what arts and culture offerings interviewees would like <br />to see more of in San Marcos. <br />Events and opportunity space.Several interviewees reported that they would like to see more events as <br />well as facility space that can be utilized. <br /> Biggest hope and dream is a performance space. <br /> We need a focused arts district downtown where we have galleries already. Once you form <br />an arts district, you can get more grant money. <br /> Historically significant events and international culture. <br /> More City-sponsored events, more family friendly events and more venues. <br /> Artistic type seating areas that leads people from downtown to the river and back (like <br />highline in NYC). <br /> Hays County is wonderful to work with and is supportive and they help with events. Would <br />like to see better quality events, more successful events. <br /> Places for open mic. <br /> Travels throughout Texas for music events. More music events. More small event space. <br />“Opportunity space is something that we lack.” <br /> A little bit like New Braunfels. Rooftop venues. Partnerships to solve parking issues — <br />parking offered when it otherwise would have been empty. <br /> Live music that is not in a private business. In a place that is more family friendly, not in <br />bars. <br /> Amphitheater near the river is underutilized, needs to be updated and expanded. <br /> More variety, more venues. “The performing arts has no footprint in the city at all.” <br /> More opportunity for folks to do things. <br /> Community space that could be used flexibly. <br /> More concerts, outdoor concerts, beautiful summer in the park concert series. They pull <br />some great talent, but would be cool if they could pull some bigger talent. <br /> <br />KEEN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH — SAN MARCOS ARTS MASTER PLAN 2022 APPENDIX E,PAGE 14 <br /> <br />