KERRVILLE, Texas – A 30-year plan to grow and develop the city of Kerrville is being brought to life, and residents are hoping to keep the city up-to-date with the changing times, while maintaining the city's vintage charm.
Members of the community offered input Tuesday to create projects to benefit the city.
Fast Facts:
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The development projects are aimed at meeting the need of the growing population.
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The projects will create new shopping centers, businesses and jobs
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They will revitalizing historic areas, while maintaining vintage charm.
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Funding will come from a mixture of public and private sources
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The plan is slated to end in 2050.
What Kerrville residents and leaders are saying:
“We know that we're going to grow, so why not be in the driver’s seat,” said Mark McDaniel, Kerrville city manager. “We’re also seeing a change in demographics in terms of race and choice of lifestyles, and so I think the community is open to all that.”
“(I’d like to see) probably a little more shopping centers and stuff,” said Elsa Villarreal, Kerrville resident.
Additional Facts:
The first public hearing on the development plan is set for at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Kerrville City Hall. The second meeting is at 6 p.m. June 12.
To read the full draft of the comprehensive plan, click here.