Downtown Implementation Plan & 2021 Plan Update

The City of New Braunfels contracted with consulting firm Torti Gallas and Partners, Inc. to prepare a Downtown Implementation Plan to serve as a roadmap for downtown growth and development. The City Council unanimously approved the Downtown Implementation Plan on January 25, 2010.  Use the links below to read the plan and to see the update from 2021.

• Downtown Implementation Plan 2010 
• Appendix A: Background Analysis 
• Appendix B: Design Guide 
• Appendix C: Traffic, Circulation and Parking 
• Appendix D: Market Analysis 
• 2021 Update: Downtown Implementation Plan

2018 Workforce Housing Study

This report provides insight into the housing cost burden related to wage levels of workers in New Braunfels.  Several years of rapid population and job growth have led to a dramatic rise in housing prices, presenting a challenge for local wage earners to find affordable housing.  

This report details several strategies and opportunities for the City to promote greater housing affordability for the local workforce focusing on public transportation, development fees and associated costs, and diversification of housing types.  View the full 2018 Workforce Housing Study.

Boards and Committees

The Economic and Community Development Department administers the functions of the following boards and committees:

• The New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation Board administers economic development investments funded by a percentage of the City's sales tax collections to support business retention and expansion. These funds can be used to fund a wide variety of projects including land, buildings, equipment, facilities expenditures, and quality of life projects. The board typically meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 5:00 p.m.
• The New Braunfels Downtown Board endeavors to stimulate downtown economic development in New Braunfels, Texas by encouraging cooperation and building leadership in the business community, creating a positive image for downtown, assisting in improving the downtown appearance, and making recommendations to the City Council on initiatives designed to promote the economic development of the center-city area and support the local, small business community. The board typically meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month at 8:30 a.m.
• The New Braunfels Workforce Housing Advisory Committee works to address the community's workforce and affordable housing needs by raising awareness about the challenges and availability of workforce and affordable housing and providing the City Council with recommendations on solutions for a full range of workforce housing choices for households of all incomes, ages, and abilities. The committee typically meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month at 4:00 p.m.