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Community Choices WorkshopCollege Station has choices about where and how it grows in the future. Help us refine our policies by evaluating potential improvements to the citywide future

land use map and conceptual scenarios for six specific areas.

OverviewThe Community Choices Workshop covers a large amount of material and is organized into three parts. Complete the parts that are of interest to you. You are welcome to respond to all of the parts, but that is not required.

Guiding themes for the Plan UpdateThe 10 themes were distilled from input of stakeholders, the public, City staff, and the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee since Summer 2019. The workshop activities and a future update to the Comprehensive Plan will address these themes.

Part 1. Evaluating the Future Land Use MapThis activity involves evaluating potential changes to the City’s Future Land Use Map. The potential changes are driven primarily by proposed updates to the categories on the map and are organized by four themes. For each theme, there are two maps showing example locations where the change could apply.

Part 2. Evaluating ScenariosAs part of the Comprehensive Plan evaluation, six locations in College Station were selected to illustrate and measure differences between existing conditions, a likely future supported by the current Plan, and an alternative future that may be possible with changes to City policies. These scenarios are conceptual and are based on a set of assumptions.

The public feedback from the scenario analysis will help provide direction and identify priority areas for future planning efforts and studies.

Part 3. Exit QuestionnairePlease tell us about yourself by completing the exit questionnaire available on the final page of this packet. This information will help the planning team know hoe participation compares to College Station Demographics. Your responses are anonymous.

Please mail or drop off your completed workshop form to:

Planning & Development ServicesP.O. Box 9660 | 1101 Texas AvenueCollege Station, TX 77842

The participant response form begins on the next page

OPTIONAL Guiding themes for the Plan Update

1. Which themes would you consider a priority? Please explain why. 2. Is there anything missing from this list that should be included?

OverviewThe following 10 themes were distilled from input of stakeholders, the public, City staff, and the Comprehensive Plan Evaluation Committee since Summer 2019. The workshop activities and a future update to the Comprehensive Plan will address these themes.

Instructions1. Review the 10 identified themes provided below

2. Provide your reactions to the list of themes including which you would consider a priority

3. Determine if anything is missing that should be included

Optional. Guiding themes for the Plan Update Page 0.1

Themes > Creating a stronger sense of place

> Encouraging infill development and redevelopment in strategic locations

> Protecting the character of established stable neighborhoods

> Expanding housing choices

> Focusing on quality of life, amenities, and “things to do”

> Building a more complete transportation system

> Maintaining fiscally responsible growth

> Addressing environmental resiliency and “green” initiatives

> Improving coordination between the City and University

> Creating a more actionable, strategic, and user-friendly Plan

Theme 4 (of four): Update the Natural Areas boundary

Example 1 { I generally support this potential change { I do not support this potential change { No opinion / skip


Share your comments about this potential change




Please tell us your level of support for each of the potential changesTheme 1 (of four): Introduce a new Neighborhood Center category



Theme 2 (of four): Introduce a new Mixed Residential category



Theme 3 (of four): Re-evaluate “Suburban Commercial” and “General Commercial” locations



OverviewThis activity involves evaluating potential changes to the City’s Future Land Use Map. The potential changes are driven primarily by proposed updates to the categories on the map and are organized by four themes. For each theme, there are two maps showing example locations where the change could apply.

Instructions1. Review the four potential land use themes provided in the packet (the potential themes begin on page 1.2)

2. Review the example maps provided in the packet (there are two maps for each theme)

3. Share your level of support below for each example and any comments on the potential changes

Part 1. Evaluating the Future Land Use Map Page 1.1

PART 1 Evaluating the Future Land Use Map


Theme 1 (of four): Introduce a new Neighborhood Center CategoryThe Neighborhood Center category defines areas that are appropriate for a mix of uses arranged in a compact and walkable pattern at a smaller scale than Urban Centers. These areas consist of residential, commercial, and office uses arranged horizontally in an integrated manner and may be mixed vertically within structures.

Example 1

Example 2



Theme 2 (of four): Introduce a new Mixed Residential CategoryThe Mixed Residential category defines areas that are appropriate for a mix of moderate density residential development including small-lot single-family, townhomes, duplexes, and small (3-12 unit) multi-family buildings. These areas are appropriate for residential infill and redevelopment that allows the original character to evolve.

Example 1

Example 2



Theme 3 (of four): Re-evaluate Suburban Commercial and General Commercial LocationsThe current General Commercial category name is proposed to be retained. The current Suburban Commercial category is proposed to be called Neighborhood Commercial. Areas that are currently Suburban Commercial along major transportation corridors could be reclassified as General Commercial and additional areas within the City may be classified as Neighborhood Commercial. Example 1

Example 2



Theme 4 (of four): Update the Natural Areas boundaryThe current Natural Areas can be updated using recent data to more accurately represent the FEMA floodplain and other natural features.

Example 1

Example 2


OverviewAs part of the Comprehensive Plan evaluation, six locations in College Station were selected to illustrate and measure differences between existing conditions, a likely future supported by the current Plan, and an alternative future that may be possible with changes to City policies. These scenarios are conceptual and are based on a set of assumptions.

The public feedback from the scenario analysis will help provide direction and identify priority areas for future planning efforts and studies.

Instructions1. Review the six locations around College Station provided in the packet (the location boards begin on page 2.2)

2. Review the three scenario types and land use summary (there are three scenarios for each location)

3. Share which scenario should be encouraged or avoided for each of the six areas

PART 2 Evaluating Scenarios

1. Which scenario best reflects the direction you think the City policies should encourage in this area? (choose one for each area)

2. Are there any of these scenarios that you think the City should NOT support? (select all that apply)

Why did you respond this way?Area 1: Post Oak Mall Area

Pages 2.2 & 2.3

Area 2: Harvey Road (Opposite Post Oak Mall) Pages 2.4 & 2.5

Area 3: University Drive East of Texas Ave Pages 2.6 & 2.7

Area 4: Texas Ave across from A&M Campus Pages 2.8 & 2.9

Area 5: George Bush Drive and Wellborn Road Area Pages 2.10 & 2.11

Area 6: George Bush Drive across from A&M Campus Pages 2.12 & 2.13

Why did you respond this way?Area 1: Post Oak Mall Area

Pages 2.2 & 2.3

Area 2: Harvey Road (Opposite Post Oak Mall) Pages 2.4 & 2.5

Area 3: University Drive East of Texas Ave Pages 2.6 & 2.7

Area 4: Texas Ave across from A&M Campus Pages 2.8 & 2.9

Area 5: George Bush Drive and Wellborn Road Area Pages 2.10 & 2.11

Area 6: George Bush Drive across from A&M Campus Pages 2.12 & 2.13

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Part 2. Evaluating Scenarios Page 2.1

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1. How did you hear about The Next 10? Check all that apply. { Word of Mouth / Personal Invitation { Poster / Flyer { Online News { Community Event / Presentation / Organization { Other

{ Newspaper Article / Ad { Social Media (Facebook / Twitter) { Email from City { The NEXT 10 / City website

2. Did you participate in any of the in-person workshops or online activities for The Next 10 between July - October 2019?

{ Yes { No

3. Are you { Male { Female { Prefer not to say

4. Which race / ethnicity groups do you most closely identify with?

{ Asian { Black / African American { White / Caucasian { Latino

{ Two or more { Other

5. What is your age? { <18 { 18-24 years { 25-34 years { 35-44 years

{ 45-54 years { 55-64 years { 65 or over

6. Are you a student that attends Blinn College or Texas A&M University?

{ Yes { No

7. What is your highest level of education? { Less than a high school diploma { Complete high school { Some college / technical

{ Completed technical school { Graduated college { Graduate / advanced degree

8. How long have you lived in College Station? { <3 years { 3-6 years { 7-10 years { 11-20 years

{ 21-30 years { 30+ years { Live outside the city limits

9. Do you work within the City of College Station? { Yes { No

10. Do you own or rent property within the City limits? { Own { Rent

{ Live outside the city limits

11. Please tell us about your annual household income: This information will be cross referenced with the Census data for College Station to ensure we have representative input from the community, answers are anonymous and used for research purposes only.

{ Less than $10,000 { $10,000 to $14,999 { $15,000 to $24,999 { $25,000 to $34,999

{ $35,000 to $49,999 { $50,000 to $74,999 { $75,000 to $99,999 { $100,000+

12. In what are of College Station do you live? (locate your area of residence on the Map of College Station above)

{ A { B { C

{ D { Live outside the city limits

13. Additional Comments (optional)

PART 3 Exit QuestionnairePlease, tell us about yourself. This information will help the planning team know how participation compares to College Station Demographics. Responses are anonymous.

Part 3. Exit Questionnaire Page 3.1

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