Plan Process & Timeline
Process
Development of the Plan is approximately a 24-month process from project initiation to City Council adoption. Staff from the Planning Department work with a wide range of community members including neighborhood associations, business and property owners, employers, educational and cultural institutions, and partner organizations and City departments to create a realistic and implementable plan for the area.
"San Antonio is planning boldly to ensure our great City captures the type of growth and economic development that will lead our community into the future and provide benefits to all our residents. "
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Phase 1: Analysis and Visioning
The first phase of the project includes finalizing the plan area boundary, determining the Planning Team, and assessing the existing conditions and equity aspects of the study area. The Planning Team and community members provide direction on visioning and goal setting for the area based on data and trends from the existing conditions analysis and their own knowledge of the area.
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Phase 2: Plan Development
The second phase of the project focuses on working with the Planning Team, community, and other stakeholders to develop the various sections of the plan, including land use and urban form, identification and planning for transformative projects, community amenities and public space, mobility and connectivity for all modes, as well as housing and economic development strategies.
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Phase 3: Recommendations and Implementation Strategies
The third phase identifies specific projects, programs, and policies to affect change and achieve the plan vision and goals for the study area. This phase also includes the development of specific, action-oriented implementation strategies and recommendations for potential funding sources.
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Phase 4: Final Plan and Adoption
The last phase of the project is devoted to converting this project website into the final ePlan format (including English and Spanish versions), creating the Executive Summary, and guiding the plan through the approval and adoption process. The Project Team meets with City departments and other partners to develop critical next steps to support implementation of the plan.
The SA Tomorrow Plan
San Antonio is planning boldly to ensure our great City captures the type of growth and economic development that will lead our community into the future and provide benefits to all our residents. Visit this website to learn more about the Comprehensive Plan and what we’re doing to make San Antonio a diverse and thriving community.
