Transit-Oriented Policy Framework
Transit-Oriented Policy Framework
The Transit-Oriented Policy Framework is an approach to creating development along transit corridors, like VIA's Advanced Rapid Transit (ART) system. With two ART corridors already in progress and the Rapid Green Line being developed, this plan will help guide current and future growth along the Green Line corridor. The TOP Framework will focus on projects and activities around the Green Line, aiming to create a lively and well-connected area of development.
View and download the Administrative Draft of the TOP Framework.
View and download the Appendix for the Administrative Draft of the TOP Framework.
Why a TOP Framework? San Antonio is ready to put in place fair and inclusive transit development policies along with our major investment in public transit. We need to make sure that the benefits of the new rapid transit improvements are enjoyed by people who already live and work near the future ART corridors, as well as by those who will move to these areas in the future.
How is it being developed? The City sought public input to help us to refine existing policies and support new ones to promote fair development around ART corridors. Our teams then created draft goals, planning opportunities, strategies and principles based on that input to build the draft TOP Framework which we plan to bring before City Council on December 19, 2024.
What are the 5 Principles of the TOP Framework?
Housing Affordability and Livability
Multimodal Connectivity
Health and Quality of Life
Economic Opportunity
Resiliency
Housing Affordability & Livability
Transit improvements will encourage development. The development they bring will affect the cost of housing. It will also create new housing options. The Transit Oriented Policy (TOP) framework wants to ensure these changes benefit everyone in San Antonio. The framework would offer ways to provide housing that people of all ages, incomes, and abilities can afford.
These strategies focus on protecting residents from being pushed out of their neighborhoods. They also encourage the building of homes that are affordable. This plan ensures all residents can live in safe, affordable, and stable communities. It helps create a strong and inclusive city for everyone.
2001
The City's first Transit-Oriented Development Zoning code was adopted by City Council in 2001.
2023 Transit-Oriented Development CCR
October 17, 2023: City Council Request for Creation of a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) plan initiated.
October 14, 2024
Planning Commission Technical Advisory Committee Recommendation on Updated Zoning Code
October 16, 2024
City Council B Session Briefing on Policy Framework and Updated Zoning Code |
October 23, 2024
Planning Commission Briefing |
November 5, 2024
Zoning Commission Briefing |
November 18, 2024
Board of Adjustment Informative Briefing |
November 19, 2024
Zoning Commission Consideration |
November 20, 2024
Historic and Design Review Commission Informative Briefing |
November 27, 2024
Housing Commission Consideration of Policy Framework |
December 19, 2024
City Council Consideration of Policy Framework and Updated Zoning Code |