Wimberley 50% Preliminary Draft Review

The City of Wimberley's Resilient Community Comprehensive Plan creates a strategic framework guiding the city’s growth and development enhancing its ability to withstand and recover from challenges over the next 20 years.

This chapter offers an in-depth exploration of the historical, demographic, economic, and cultural evolution of Wimberley, Texas, situating it within the broader context of Texas Hill Country development.

This chapter provides a detailed examination of Wimberley, Texas’s community resiliency planning, grounded in the frameworks and findings of the 2024 Hays County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and the FEMA National Risk Index.

This chapter examines Wimberley’s development considerations, focusing on the region’s Hill Country topography, river systems, climate, and geology. Nestled within the Balcones Escarpment, Wimberley features rolling hills, steep slopes, and scenic vistas that shape the city’s unique character but also pose development challenges.

Integrating land use principles into transportation planning plays a pivotal role in enhancing community resilience by directing development away from hazard-prone areas and minimizing risk.

Over the next 20 years, Wimberley City’s growth may be limited by its aging population, high home values, and low diversity, positioning it as a retirement-oriented community.

Community infrastructure policies significantly influence land use and development, playing a key role in building resilience against hazards.

The 2024 Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan for the City of Wimberley was developed through a collaborative effort involving the City Council, Parks and Recreation Board, City staff, and Wimberley residents.

This appendix provides a snapshot of the current socioeconomic conditions in the City of Wimberley to inform the Comprehensive Plan. Understanding the community’s demographic trends, income levels, employment sectors, housing characteristics, and educational attainment helps identify opportunities and challenges that will shape future planning decisions. This data serves as a foundation for setting goals, aligning policies, and supporting strategies that reflect the needs and priorities of Wimberley’s residents and businesses.

This appendix includes relevant excerpts from the 2024 Hays County Hazard Mitigation Plan specific to the City of Wimberley. It outlines the city’s identified natural hazards, risk assessments, and prioritized mitigation strategies aimed at reducing vulnerability and enhancing community resilience. By incorporating this information into the Comprehensive Plan, Wimberley aligns its long-term planning efforts with regional hazard mitigation goals, ensuring a coordinated approach to public safety, emergency preparedness, and sustainable development.