The City of New Braunfels is inviting residents to help update the community’s Comprehensive Plan, known as Envision New Braunfels, by sharing their ideas for the future of New Braunfels. In addition to an online questionnaire, the City is hosting an Envision New Braunfels Open House on December 11.
Originally adopted in 2018, Envision New Braunfels is the overarching guiding document that helps community leaders make decisions based on the public’s vision of New Braunfels’ future. Having an updated Comprehensive Plan ensures that New Braunfels continues to move toward a shared vision that’s shaped by the entire community.
A review of the current Comprehensive Plan illustrated that most of the goals and strategies currently in the plan have either been completed or are in the later stages of implementation. Resident involvement and input are a vital part of updating the plan and residents are encouraged to take part in the opportunities to provide their feedback. Residents will be able to see project stations, talk with the team, and share their vision for the community.
“How will New Braunfels look in 2035 and beyond? We want your ideas for the future of our city,” said Christopher Looney, Director of Neighborhood & Community Planning. “Your voice is essential to help us shape a shared vision, one that reflects the needs, values, and aspirations of all who call New Braunfels home.”
The come-and go-style Open House will be held on December 11, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. at the New Braunfels Public Library Westside Branch, located at 2910 S IH35 Frontage Rd, in the Garden Room. Residents can also participate by filling out a brief Comprehensive Plan Questionnaire (also available in Spanish), which will be open until December 12. To learn more and stay updated about the Comprehensive Plan, visit www.newbraunfels.gov/comprehensiveplan.