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MANAGING
GROWTH
Looking
ahead, there are ways to impact and complement the Ozona commercial activity
center, to maintain the valuable older residences, and to allow redevelopment
while preserving the old-time “fishing village” identity of the town.
A “smart growth” approach to Ozona’s
Our
business owners have historically shown a great willingness to establish
partnerships with the community. Business owners, as well as local residents,
have generously supported programs at Ozona Elementary School (i.e. The
Giving Tree, mentorship programs, sponsorships) and they have consistently
supported special projects connected with community wide events (i.e.
Ozona Days, Old Timers Reunion) as well as with upkeep of the Ozona Village
Hall. Our Ozona News, a community newsletter published by OVIS, edited
and circulated by volunteer effort, relies on business sponsors.
This
area’s historical relationship with St. Joseph Sound and the
Non-profit
funding, private foundation monies, and grants could be used to help create
initiatives for businesses and homeowners that want to take an active
role in sustaining the character of old Ozona. A possibility exists to
explore incentives to business or homeowners who choose to become more
active in the preservation and enhancement of Ozona’s historic features.
The
Ozona community is a working example of what planners purposefully design
as revitalization of urban communities becomes a trend. In the past Ozona
has been, and currently continues to be a community in which residents
can walk, work and live amidst the necessary support systems. We want
to keep this.
Escalating
property taxes and affordable housing are of concern. At the same juncture
low-density development is a galvanizing issue for which there is broad
support. We wish to maintain the diversity of our community as a place
that is welcoming to people in a wide range of occupations and circumstances.
