CSMA Background
The City South
Management Authority (CSMA) is a
duly constituted Defense Adjustment Management Authority and political
subdivision of the State of Texas. CSMA was established by the City of San Antonio for the purpose of fostering economic
opportunity, job generation, and capital investment by promoting a favorable
business climate and preparing the workforce for productive employment in the
area of the Authority.
Board of Directors:
15 members, six appointed by City of San Antonio, six by Bexar County, and three appointed collectively by Southwest, East Central, and Southside ISD. To see current Board Members click here…
Vision:
Become a "World Class Community"
To preserve some of the rural character of the area
Use innovative planning, design and financing principles to address
infrastructure needs
Support economic development, create sustainable communities and promote
unique historical, cultural and environmental assets
Physical Description:
60+ square mile area bounded by I-410 on the north, I-37 on the east, I-35 on the west and generally a line 1,350 feet south of the Medina River, and extending in part to Loop1604 to the South. See Map
Role:
Central repository for City South plans from various organizations
Coordinate planning efforts from various entities that have responsibility
for development
Finance infrastructure development for projects such as: roads, streets
and bridges, water production, sewage or solid waste disposal facilities, or
other public works
Encourage compatible land use patterns through its Municipal Zoning and
Platting Authority and provide procedures for residents to apply for future
zoning changes
Create economic development and job creation and retention programs
Acquire, develop, and own permanent improvements, research and
development facilities, manufacturing and warehousing and distribution
facilities
Issue bonds and notes following approval from COSA City Council
Timeline:
October 2002 - Urban Land Institute (ULI), a nonprofit education and
research institute evaluates market potential and develops a vision for the
area
January 2003 – City of San Antonio annexes 57 square miles as a limited
purpose annexation and later adds another 6.4 sq. miles
Spring 2003 – Community provides vision to guide future development
through a series of public meetings and a planning charette
Summer 2003 – San Antonio City Council adopts the City South Community Plan, City South Land Use Plan, and Flex Zoning Districts
May 19, 2005 – San Antonio City Council creates City South Management
Authority
December 2005 – City South Management Authority (CSMA) has its first
board meeting