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<br /> TABLE 13 <br /> Support of Economic Development Activities <br /> (Rank Ordered by Sum of "Definitely" and "Probably" Yes) <br /> Many cities in Texas and in other states have undertaken activities to promote economic develop- <br /> ment and growth. Which of the following efforts should San Marcos make? <br /> Definitely Probably Don't Probably Definitely <br /> Activity Yes Yes Know No No <br /> 1. Cooperative programs with <br /> county, public schools, <br /> university 50.8 38.5 8.2 1.6 0.9 <br /> 2. Encourage expansion of <br /> tourist industry 31.0 43.6 13.8 8.7 2.9 <br /> 3. Development of nature center <br /> and preserve 39.6 32.0 16.6 9.3 2.5 <br /> 4. Encourage development of <br /> corporate offices 20.9 42.6 22.5 11.1 2.9 <br /> 5. Encourage development of <br /> professional conference and <br /> training centers 21.9 39.7 24.1 11.7 2.8 <br /> 6. Improvement of airpon <br /> facilities 17.3 41.3 24.5 12.2 4.7 <br /> 7. Encourage further development <br /> of recreational theme parks 22.0 36.2 16.8 18.5 6.4 <br /> 8. Development of a cultural <br /> center for the performing ans 20.1 34.5 22.9 17.3 5.2 <br /> 9. Development of a <br /> convention center 21.4 33.1 21.4 15.5 8.6 <br /> 10. Propeny tax abatements for <br /> new business and industry 16.1 38.0 28.5 11.7 5.7 <br /> 11. Development of regional <br /> spons complex 18.3 35.3 21.1 18.0 7.3 <br /> 12. Encourage development of <br /> additional industrial parks 15.8 35.8 23.2 17.1 8.2 <br /> 13. Encourage development of <br /> a race track 13.2 20.1 21.0 24.3 21.4 <br /> N = 848 <br /> 45 <br />