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San Benito leaders review draft comprehensive plan, set January target for adoption
Summary
City staff and consultants presented goals and objectives for a new comprehensive plan funded by a $250,000 General Land Office grant, highlighted a $233,000 Safe Streets for All award for pedestrian/school safety planning, and outlined public outreach and an implementation roadmap with a target adoption in January 2026.
City staff and outside consultants presented draft goals and objectives for San Benito’s new comprehensive plan at the Aug. 5 City Commission meeting, saying the document will guide land use, downtown revitalization, hazard resilience and cultural-economy initiatives through the next 20 years.
The presentation, funded in part by a $250,000 grant from the Texas General Land Office (GLO), described four primary goals: establish a vibrant pedestrian-friendly downtown, future-proof the city against hazards, make San Benito the most livable city in the Rio Grande Valley, and transform it into a cultural destination. Staff emphasized…
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