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Lead Years 3-5 Task Name Agency Continue Year 1 and 2 initiatives as indicated (bold) As feasible, approve the inclusion of coffee shops, fitness centers, and other amenities CITIES which appeal to lifestyle residents (e.g., young professionals, empty nesters). Inventory and assess Greater San Marcos’ cultural and historic resources and identify CVB, and pursue state, federal, and private funds for their development and/or redevelopment.CHMBRs Objective 2: Greater San Marcos will continue to beautify the appearance of its cities. Action 1: Continue to engage in ongoing master planning for the City of San Marcos, Hays County, and Caldwell County to be functional and handle growth in near and long-term future. Continue Year 1 and 2 initiatives as indicated (bold) Action 2: Provide transportation direction and services and expand transportation alternatives. Continue Year 1 and 2 initiatives as indicated (bold) Identify key neighborhoods, employment centers, education institutions, and destinations SMT, CSM, within Greater San Marcos that should be part of SMT, CART, and BTroutes.HC, CC Pursue potential grants and other available funding from the private sector and state and SMT, CC, federal governmentsfor transportation alternatives.HC Action 3: Conserve the natural environment and increase outdoor recreation opportunities, tying these amenities to the Greater San Marcos brand. Continue Year 1 and 2 initiatives as indicated (bold) Fulfill future demand for active and passive park space and related amenities (i.e., ball CITIES, parks, soccer fields, aquatic centers, etc.);greenspace;and pedestrian, bike, and HC, CC equestrian trails. Action 4: Fund and champion beautification initiatives. Source potential funds to increase the number of city code-enforcement staff;consider staggering staff work hours to extend the period that enforcement personnel can address CITIES citizen concerns. In conjunction with the City of San Marcos’ Neighborhood Services and current Graffiti Abatement Initiative, create an “Operation Fixing Broken Windows” or similar campaign to CSM encourage rental property owners to maintain properties adequately. Continue to expand the scope of the Code Enforcement Task Force where appropriate in CITIES order to address other community concerns, including loitering, panhandling, etc. Objective 3: Pursue viable means of ensuring all components of the housing market keep up with demand in quantity and quality. Action 1: Encourage residential housing developers to diversify and improve local housing options. Continue Year 1 and 2 initiatives as indicated (bold) Encourage and incentivize smart growth development that offers an array of housing CITIES, options at the professional and executive levels.HC, CC Work to build redevelopment and revitalization plans for the neighborhoods around TXST.CSM Action 2: Fulfill the most under-served segments of the housing market. Continue Year 1 and 2 initiatives as indicated (bold) Action 3: Increase local homeownership. Implementation Plan 34 September 2009