Bringing the right kind of economic opportunity to Precinct 1.
“Building a skilled workforce through strong public schools and opening the doors to higher education are key ingredients for economic growth. By working with educators, parents, and business leaders, I want to build an environment that draws the right kind of growth to the Southside: sustainable economic development creating opportunities for present and future generations of Southsiders.” – Commissioner Sergio “Chico” Rodriguez
Precinct 1 continues to be the fastest-growing precinct in Bexar County. From the development of City South and Brooks City-Base and the new Texas A&M University – and their surrounding retail, commercial and housing developments – to the new Mission Reach River Improvement Project, these initiatives are enriching our quality of life, creating jobs and stimulating our local economy. City South was created to grow the Southside in a strategic and manageable manner. Embodying this vision is Verano, the pedestrian-friendly urban village supporting the new 700-acre Texas A&M University-San Antonio, which is projected to serve over 25,000 students annually in the next 25 years. Verano is a 3,000-acre mixed-use development that will serve the needs of the adjacent campus. It will have almost 7,000 residential units, over 1.2 million square feet of retail, almost 1.4 million square feet of office, and over 3 million square feet of industrial space.
The Commissioner is working to shepherd economic development initiatives, both planned and underway, to fruition, so that they can serve as a catalyst and continue building on the momentum generated by the establishment of the Toyota manufacturing facility. He is also working to support a diversity in housing and to revitalize and protect our existing neighborhoods, because he knows they are also key to drawing economic activity to our community.
