The first phase of the project focused on project chartering, which included determining the Planning Team membership and finalizing the detailed plan area boundaries. Phase 1 also included an analysis by the Project Team to refine estimates for capture of growth in all regional centers and to determine how total projected growth for the City should be allocated into each Regional Center, and more generally to the future high capacity transit corridors as delineated in the adopted Comprehensive Plan.

The second phase of the project focused on assessing the existing conditions and growth capacity of the Port San Antonio Area Regional Center. The Planning Team and community members provided direction on visioning and goal setting for the Port San Antonio Area. The analysis and refinement of existing conditions helped ensure that the vision and goals for the Port San Antonio Area Regional Center are grounded in the proper context.

The third phase of the project focused on working with the community and stakeholders to establish the Plan Framework. The Framework includes land use and urban form, identification and planning for transformative sites, amenities and public space planning, mobility and connectivity for all modes, public realm and placemaking, and place types.

The fourth phase developed specific projects, programs, and policies to affect change in the Port San Antonio Area Regional Center. This phase also included the development of specific, action-oriented implementation strategies and recommendations for potential funding sources.

The last phase of the project was devoted to converting this project website into the final ePlan for the Port San Antonio Area Regional Center, creating the Executive Summary, and guiding the plan through the approval and adoption process. The Project Team met with City departments and other partners to develop critical next steps to support implementation of the plan.