From the cover
Commercial development mirrors Cibolo’s growth
BY JARRETT WHITENER
What residents should know
What they’re saying
What’s next
Two-minute impact
Incoming retail 1 Andy's Frozen Custard 2 P. Terry's Burger Stand 3 Chick- l-A 4 Credit Human 5 UPS Store 6 Jersey Mike's Subs
Cibolo Valley Drive retail buildings
With development on Cibolo Valley Drive underway, city sta is planning for future develop- ment in other regions of the city, including along FM 1103, FM 78 and to the south along I-10. To plan for these growth areas, city sta and committees have worked on the development of the Comprehensive Master Plan and the I-10 Corridor Plan. “The Comprehensive Master Plan will serve as a guide for the city that outlines where we want people to live, where they can shop, where we need more roads and what the identity of the city will be in 20 years,” Lee said. Mayor Mark Allen said while the city does not have a hand in what businesses come to the developments, the growth means more revenue that can be used on projects such as roads. “In order to do the nice things for the roads, we have to have the sales tax from these commercial properties,” Allen said.
In early 2024, city leaders will approve the Comprehensive Master and the I-10 Corridor plans. To keep residents involved, a website was launched to gather feedback. “We want residents to get involved in city planning and give us feedback on what they want to see ... ,” Lee said. Get involved www.cibolotomorrow.com • For surveys and other feedback opportunities SeeClickFix • Residents can report city issues using iOS and Android apps www.cibolotx.gov • For upcoming transportation, development projects; important dates
In Cibolo, developing retail centers include Bu alo Heights and the Cibolo Valley Retail Buildings, both constructed in 2023, as well as Cibolo Crossing, Cibolo Commons, Cibolo Valley Square and Steele Plaza. Some residents have expressed concern that increased development will negatively a ect the city’s small-town feel. “I know Cibolo will keep growing,” resident Heather Steinbach said. “I just want them to keep the residents in mind when planning these projects.” Planning and Economic Development Director Kelsee Jordan Lee said Old Town contributes to Cibolo’s small town identity by providing a pedestrian-driven area for events, shopping locally-owned businesses and other activities. “We do have a lot of residents that are sensitive and aware of the historic roots,” Lee said. “That is one of [City] Council’s main goals.”
“The growth didn’t happen overnight, and we had to make sure
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we had planning and infrastructure ready.” KELSEE JORDAN LEE, PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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“The additional sales tax gives us more money to be able to do the quality-of-life
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improvements that people deserve ... .” MARK ALLEN, CIBOLO MAYOR
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SOURCES: CITY OF CIBOLO, FULCRUM DEVELOPMENT, ENDEAVOR REAL ESTATE GROUP COMMUNITY IMPACT
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