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Chapter 2 Sector Three Today SECTOR THREE TODAY Introduction This chapter, "Sector Three Today," describes specifics of the sector; its natural environment, built environment, its people, and the community facilities within the sector. It is important to understand the present Sector Three 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. Sector Three is primarily a residential area, characterized by a mix of single family homes, apartment complexes, townhomes and duplexes. Over one - quarter of the land throughout the area is still vacant. Spring Lake Hills, Forest Hills, Ridgeway /Hillcrest, Alamo, Holland Hills, Highland, Tanglewood, and Sierra Circle are older established neighborhoods with tree - shaded lots that contain mainly owner - occupied single family homes, although rentals are sprinkled throughout most neighborhoods. Apartments, townhomes and duplexes are most prevalent along North LBJ Drive, North Bishop Street and its cul -de -sacs, Ranch Road 12, Coers Circle, Chestnut Street and Windmill Drive. Most of these rental units serve the housing needs of Southwest Texas State University students while those in neighborhoods generally house older students or families. The sector is located in the Edwards Plateau, sits above the Balcones Escarpment, and contains many rolling hills with scenic views. The few commercial establishments in the sector are located along Ranch Road 12 and clustered near the intersection of Sessom Drive and North LBJ Drive. Restaurants in the sector draw customers from all over the city as well as from the ad.acent university. Most other businesses in the sector serve nearby residents. Location Sector Three occupies 1.5 square miles north of Southwest Texas State University, encompassing the Spring Lake Hills, Forest Hills, Ridgeway /Hillcrest, Alamo, Holland Hills, Highland, Tanglewood, Sierra Circle and Hughson Heights neighborhoods. The sector is generally bounded by the city limits on the north; the San Marcos Treatment Center grounds and Ed J.L. Green Drive on the east; the main SWT campus on the south; and Ranch Road 12 and the city limits on the west. Sector Three comprises approximately 8% of the 17.84 square miles of the City. Maps of Sector Three and the Neighborhood Associations within it are presented on the following pages. 2 -1