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GOAL: QUALITY OF PLACE <br />Aggressive and ongoing efforts continue to make the Greater San Marcos <br />area one of Texas’ most compelling destinations to live, work, and visit. <br /> <br />Quality of life and quality of place – increasingly critical when competing for <br />companies and talent – are Greater San Marcos’ strengths, but must be maintained <br />and enhanced to ensure long-term economic sustainability. <br /> <br />With Greater San Marcos’ historic Downtowns, environmental quality, vibrant arts <br />scene, and university town character, the community offers many perks to new <br />existing residents. However, if it is to remain competitive in the long-term, Greater <br />San Marcos must continue to strive for high quality amenities an <br />development that preserve the area’s natural beauty and meets th <br />community. <br /> <br /> <br />The Downtowns of Greater San Marcos such as San Marcos, Luling, and L <br />stand out among Texas communities for the number of historic bui <br />been maintained and the variety of retail and commercial space. ised by <br />many participants during the Community Input process, more can be done to further <br />enhance the vitality of the Downtown communities. <br /> <br />A vibrant town center is defined as one that has constant activi <br />activity is generated by a critical mass of residences; office-based workplaces and <br />related commercial activities; boutique stores; retail establishng <br />neighborhood residents and employees; and venues to serve variou <br />evening, and weekend needs and interests. Greater San Marcos’ Downtowns would <br />benefit from greater intensities of retail storefronts and quali <br />level, and significantly growing the amount of rehabilitated/occupied upp-level <br />space for rental and owner residential units and office/commerci <br /> <br />The more street life that can be generated in Downtowns and main streets, the more <br />successful the community will be at attracting visitors, young professionals, and other <br />prospective new (or returning) residents or business owners seek- <br />center-based community in which to expand or relocate. <br />Final Strategy <br />September 2009 34 <br /> <br />