Environment goals:
- Preserve natural landscapes, open space and remaining rural areas
- Protect water quality and promote conservation of the city’s water supply
- Improve air quality and support sustainability and climate resilience
The city plans to emphasize habitat protection through conservation planning, greenways and trails, along with tree canopy preservation. It also promotes sustainable development practices intended to reduce environmental impacts as growth continues.
Growth capacity goals:
- Expand water, wastewater and storm drainage systems to keep pace with growth
- Reduce flood risk and improve community resilience
- Maintain reliable public safety services and infrastructure
The draft outlines phased investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, flood mitigation and storm drainage improvements, and long-term maintenance planning.
Economic development goals:
- Diversify the city’s tax base and expand employment opportunities
- Support local businesses and entrepreneurship
- Promote a clear “town and county” identity for Manvel
The draft focuses on attracting higher-quality commercial and mixed-use development, strengthening economic development partnerships and encouraging selective growth intended to avoid overdevelopment.
Recreation and amenities goals:
- Expand parks and recreation programs and facilities
- Improve neighborhood connectivity through trails and shared-use paths
- Develop community-focused public spaces and amenities
The plan includes establishing a parks and recreation department and advancing development of a city center to serve as a central community destination.
