Bastrop Asset Map Tool

Developed in partnerhsip with Bastrop Community Cares and the Texas Target Communities program at Texas A&M University by graduate students in the Master of Urban Planning program.A guidebook that describes the process for using ESRI online mapping platform to map social service assets in the community. The purpose of this map is to be use by social service providers and non-profit workers to point individuals or families to services and opportunities in the Bastrop County community

Thoroughfare Plan Tyler County, Texas

The Tyler County Thoroughfare Plan effectively translates the vision and goals of the county into measurable, functional objectives and recommendations to provide improved transportation and access within the county while also coordinating with surrounding counties. All modes of transportation are considered vital for the future of the county; therefore, all have been examined thoroughly, keeping in mind both the movement of people and freight.This thoroughfare plan is a long-term plan that identifies both the location and type of roadway facilities to meet the needs of projected growth within the county. The growth includes population, economy, and other factors that affect transportation infrastructure. Issues are addressed, and recommendations are made for both an immediate impact and for future impacts.Texas Target Communite

La Grange, Texas Housing Needs Assessment

A housing quality study was conducted to evaluate the current housing stock in the City of La Grange. It was found that the majority of housing is maintained or well maintained and that although the City has an older housing stock, it is very well taken care of. There has been no new residential construction since 2010 and the vacancy rate for owner occupied households is at zero percent. Housing tenure patterns show that many residents moved into their homes during the period of 2000 to 2009 and growth has continued since then. Housing is affordable within the City, especially for owner occupied households. The City is however, lacking in housing options for renters and the elderly.The City of La Grange has been experiencing growth at a higher rate than expected in the City’s comprehensive plan. Due to this, the City is nearing build out capacity and housing has become limited. Local real estate agents and developers have expressed concern to the City in regards to the limited housing options for their clients. In response, the City contacted Texas Target Communities at Texas A&M University to conduct a Housing Needs Assessment. The purpose of this assessment is to provide an inventory of current housing, identify future demand, and explore other possible housing related issues and, or concerns for the area.Texas Target Communitie

Hidalgo Comprehensive Plan 2015-2035

In the fall of 2014, the City of Hidalgo and Texas Target Communities partnered to create a task force to represent the community. The task force was integral to the planning process, contributing the thoughts, desires, and opinions of community members—as well as their enthusiasm about Hidalgo’s future. This eleven-month planning process ended in August 2015. The result of this collaboration is the City of Hidalgo Comprehensive Plan, which is the ofϐicial policy guide for the community’s growth over the next twenty years.Hidalgo Comprehensive Plan 2035 provides a guide for the future growth of the city. This document was developed by Texas Target Communities in partnership with the City of Hidalgo.Texas Target Communitie

Nolanville Comprehensive Plan 2015-2030

Comprehensive plans are “the central organizing umbrella under which other plans, regulations, and initiatives exist.” They typically have long-range planning horizons between 20 and 30 years. These public documents, along with relevant zoning maps, can be used to guide, support, and justify city land use and decision-making in the future. A comprehensive plan should include the overall vision for the community, as well as a plan for the physical growth, development, and preservation of the land. Furthermore, an inclusive comprehensive plan should envision future growth in the various fields of transportation, community facilities and infrastructure, economy, parks and open spaces, natural and cultural resources, and housing.In the fall 2014, the City of Nolanville and Texas Target Communities partnered to create a planning task force to represent the community. The task force was integral to the planning process, contributing the thoughts, desires, and opinions of community members—as well as their enthusiasm about Nolanville’s future. This fourteen-month planning process ended in September 2015. All the material included in the plan is the result of work accomplished in four different graduate level classes spanning two semesters at Texas A&M University as part of the Master of Urban Planning program.The result of this collaboration is the City of Nolanville Comprehensive Plan 2015 - 2030, which is the official policy guide for the community’s growth over the next twenty years.Texas Target Communitie

City of El Campo Downtown Revitalization Plan

The Revitalization Plan for Downtown El Campo is a planning document that provides guidance for the development of Downtown El Campo. This planning document includes an overview and analysis of the existing conditions in the City of El Campo and the El Campo Downtown Revitalization Area, a design proposal with vision, goals, and objectives for enhancing Downtown El Campo and a detailed implementation chapter for successful execution of the plan.This planning document presents the revitalization plan for downtown El Campo, Texas. This document was developed by Texas Target Communities (TTC) in partnership with the City of El Campo. The City of El Campo collaborated with Texas Target Communities in fall 2016 through the summer of 2017 to create a plan for revitalization of downtown El Campo. The purpose of the collaboration was to assess current community conditions, develop goals, objectives, and implementation strategies related to future development & growth strategies, through a public participatory process, in order to help guide the future growth of the City

City of El Campo Downtown Revitalization Plan

The Revitalization Plan for Downtown El Campo is a planning document that provides guidance for the development of Downtown El Campo. This planning document includes an overview and analysis of the existing conditions in the City of El Campo and the El Campo Downtown Revitalization Area, a design proposal with vision, goals, and objectives for enhancing Downtown El Campo and a detailed implementation chapter for successful execution of the plan.This planning document presents the revitalization plan for downtown El Campo, Texas. This document was developed by Texas Target Communities (TTC) in partnership with the City of El Campo. The City of El Campo collaborated with Texas Target Communities in fall 2016 through the summer of 2017 to create a plan for revitalization of downtown El Campo. The purpose of the collaboration was to assess current community conditions, develop goals, objectives, and implementation strategies related to future development & growth strategies, through a public participatory process, in order to help guide the future growth of the City

Gonzales Comprehensive Plan

Gonzales Comprehensive Plan Five courses were devoted to the development of the comprehensive plan. Students assessed past and current conditions and projected growth in the following areas: transportation and infrastructure, housing, land use development, economic development, and facilities management. Landscape Architecture Design Concepts- Graduate students developed several landscape design concepts in and around the downtown and nearby parks.Texas Target Communitie

City of Ivanhoe Comprehensive Plan 2018-2038

the City of Ivanhoe is located in Tyler County, which is in southeastern Texas near the Louisiana border. The land is gently rolling, with an elevation ranging from 100 to 400 feet above sea level. Texas Target Communities developed this document in partnership with the City of Ivanhoe. In the summer of 2016, Tyler County and the City of Ivanhoe collaborated with Texas Target Communities to assess current community conditions and explore future development strategies. The project aimed to enhance community-wide discussion through a public participatory process, resulting in developing a comprehensive plan to help guide the future growth of the County and City. A representative task force of community members engaged in a participatory planning process, including visioning, goal setting, alternative scenario exploration, and strategies for implementation. Using courses on campus, TAMU urban planning students were exposed to the planning process and explored innovative ideas. The result of this collaboration is this document, which provides strategies for the community’s growth utilizing the natural resource and the assets of the City.The Ivanhoe Comprehensive Plan 2017-2037 provides guidance for the future development of the city. In the summer of 2016, Tyler County and the City of Ivanhoe collaborated with Texas Target Communities to assess current community conditions and explore future development strategies., which resulted in this comprehensive plan document.Texas Target Communitie

La Grange Comprehensive Plan 2018 - 2038

In the Fall of 2017, the City of La Grange and Texas Target Communities partnered to create a task force to represent the community. The task force was integral to the planning process, contributing the thoughts, desires, and opinions of community members—as well as their enthusiasm about La Grange’s future. This fifteen-month planning process ended in August 2018. The result of this collaboration is the La Grange Comprehensive Plan, which is the official policy guide for the community’s growth over the next twenty years.La Grange Comprehensive Plan 2018 - 2038 provides a guide for the future growth of the City. This document was developed by Texas Target Communities in partnership with the City of La Grange.Texas Target Communitie