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Sector One Chapter 2 - Today I SECTOR ONE Chapter 2 - Today Introduction In order to formulate a sector plan that will strengthen the identity of the neighborhoods and guide change within the sector compatible with the aims of the Master Plan, it is important to understand the present Sector One. This chapter, "Sector One Today, " describes the existing conditions in the sector, including its natural environment, built environment, its people, and the community facilities within the sector. Sector One includes some of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, as well as some of the newest commercial development. It contains quiet, tree shaded neighborhood streets and some of the oldest homes in San Marcos. The Belvin Street Historic District, the San Antonio Street Historic Street, and the Dunbar Historic District three of San Marcos's four historic districts, are in Sector One, as is one of the city's most well known tourist attractions, Wonder World Park and its 30 million year old fault-line cave. Stretching from a few blocks off the Courthouse Square to Wonder World Drive, Sector One is home to families and singles, university students and retirees. I Location Sector One occupies 1.4 square miles in southwest San Marcos, encompassing the Heritage and Dunbar neighborhoods, and portions of the Westover neighborhood. The sector is generally bounded by Prospect Street, Advance Street, and Midway Street on the northwest; Ranch Road 12 (Moore Street) and the downtown on the northeast; the Union Pacific railroad tracks on the southeast; and Wonder World Drive on the southwest. Sector One comprises approximately 5% of the 25.3 square miles of the City, A map showing Sector One and the Neighborhood Associations within it is presented on the following page. I DRAFT: September 13, 2004 2-1