The City of New Braunfels has officially launched the process to update the community’s Comprehensive Plan, known as Envision New Braunfels. Originally adopted in 2018, Envision New Braunfels is the overarching guiding document that helps City leaders make decisions based on the public’s vision for the future of the community. Having an updated Comprehensive Plan ensures that New Braunfels continues to move toward a shared vision that’s shaped by the entire community.
Changes in state law and mandates in the City Charter prompted this change, along with a review of the Comprehensive Plan. That review illustrated that most of the goals and strategies that are currently in the plan have either been completed or are in the later stages of implementation. So, this effort will update the goals, strategies, and actions needed to support a high quality of life for all of New Braunfels’ residents.
As part of the process to update the Comprehensive Plan, residents are invited to participate by filling out the Comprehensive Plan Questionnaire (or the Spanish language version of the questionnaire). This short, 5-minute questionnaire gives residents a chance to help shape the future vision of New Braunfels by identifying key priorities, goals, and places that matter most to the community.
“This is just the first of several opportunities for the community to participate in updating the Comprehensive Plan,” said Christopher Looney, Director of Neighborhood & Community Planning. “Open houses, pop-up events, and other activities will be held to gather ideas and thoughts from the public on how they define the future vision of New Braunfels.
To learn more about the current Comprehensive Plan and to stay updated on the Envision New Braunfels update, visit www.newbraunfels.gov/comprehensiveplan.