Thanks to the rapid growth of Dripping Springs, the city is updating its Comprehensive Plan.
The Reimagine Dripping Springs Initiative is a process that will establish a guiding framework for development in Dripping Springs. Through this initiative and the updated Comprehensive Plan, the City hopes to establish priorities for the area’s future land use and major development projects. It will help guide real estate, infrastructure investments, economic development and zoning.
The Comprehensive Plan will also incorporate the recently adopted Transportation Master Plan and the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan. To help with the pro
To help with the process, the city has hired DTJ Design, a firm with an extensive background in urban planning. DTJ will work with the city to create a plan that will provide guidance for future land use and resource decisions; address a broad scope of topics, including land use, housing, mobility, public services, recreation and natural and cultural resources; and provide long-range guidance on how the city’s vision for Dripping Springs can be reached.
City Planning Director Howard Koontz said the process is sorely needed.
“The City is at a crucial moment in development,” Koontz said. “This is our opportunity to look at previous and current development while looking to the future of the community when it comes to density, roads, business and more. Now is the time to reimagine Dripping Springs, keeping the heritage of what makes our city so great, while also having a clear vision of future development and how we can best serve the community in its rapid growth.”
An important part of the Comprehensive Plan is getting input and feedback from citizens and business owners so that the Comprehensive Plan aligns with community priorities and wants. To help with that, the city has established a Comprehensive Planning Committee to work with DTJ and give them guidance and feedback throughout the process. The members on the committee have a wide range of institutional knowledge and background, providing a diverse array of input and feedback.
The process is expected to continue through the end of this year and into 2023. Future opportunities for residents and businesses to give added input will be publicized as they are made available.
For more information, contact the Planning Department at [email protected] or call City Hall at (512) 858-4725.
