Neighborhood
Lively Lane is inspired by the promise of a more compact, connected, and sustainable future San Marcos. Each home at Lively Lane orients around shared spaces and amenities that foster community while still prioritizing privacy with fenced, private rear gardens, thoughtful window placement, and double-wall construction between units. The renderings below highlight some communal focal points of this lively, peaceful pocket neighborhood. The community areas depicted are all maintained by a professionally managed condominium association. At Lively Lane, spend time living your life – not mowing a lawn.
The private living street that creates Lively Lane’s namesake is constructed of a custom-engineered permeable paver system that actually treats site stormwater by removing up to 93% of total suspended solids (i.e., water pollutants). This IS your grandparent’s street, and it’s a place for more than just cars.
Individual rear gardens with high-quality fences of cedar and steel front onto a common yard traversed by boardwalks made of 95% recycled material. This space is fenced and available to residents and their guests for open play, lounging, or a stroll. Phase Two is designed to include a larger green space with additional community features.
Situated along Lively Lane are a variety of amenities, including a community table and shed (available for resident use if you need extra space to get crafty), mail stop, announcement board, and bike repair station — all surrounded by native landscaping. Phase Two will bring additional seating and landscaping online as well as a basketball hoop and community library.
The South End Area
While LED lights and solar panels get all the attention, true sustainability starts with your location. The truth is, it’s hard to live a low-impact lifestyle if you’re forced to fire up the car for every trip (yes, even electric ones). Located in the South End neighborhood, Lively Lane is walkable to a multitude of restaurants & services and bikeable to even more essential destinations. A growing off-street trail network is set to link the South End neighborhood directly into the City’s Loop and Check trail vision in the near future. San Marcos’ The Bus’ primary #1 line with service to Downtown San Marcos and the public library also has multiple stops nearby. And for those times when a car is the best or only choice, Wonder World Drive (RR12) is just a couple blocks away and IH-35 is just under a mile, putting the Hill Country, New Braunfels, San Antonio, and Austin all within reach.
San Marcos, Texas
Defined by its pristine, spring-fed river and invigorated by the vibrant academic culture of Texas State University, San Marcos sits in the famous Texas Hill Country in an area believed to be among the longest continuously inhabited sites in the Americas. As the seat of Hays County and at the heart of the Texas Innovation Corridor, the Greater San Marcos area is among the fastest-growing regions in the country and more than just a suburb of Austin or San Antonio. Whether you decide you’re a proud San Marcan or become entrenched in San Martian culture, you’ll quickly realize that San Marcos has its own magic. That’s not stock footage below, these are real images of some of our favorite places, all within a walk or bike of Lively Lane.
Downtown San Marcos is home to the iconic Hays County Courthouse Square (“The Square”) and many beloved local restaurants, shops, nightlife, and other attractions. Downtown’s Plaza Park hosts San Marcos’ signature community events such as the annual Mermaid Festival and Promenade, Sights and Sounds of Christmas, Summer in the Park, and more. With Texas State campus and the river both by its side, Downtown is the nexus of San Marcos.
Sure, lots of towns have rivers, but are those perpetually 72 degrees and well-known as the cleanest river in Texas? Take a dip in the San Marcos and you’ll soon know why residents congregate around the river all year long. Rio Vista Park is a favorite destination with a relaxing landscape for lounging and an open-water area great for floating with family and friends. Earn the title of expert by completing the Texas Water Safari, the world’s toughest canoe race, running 260 miles from San Marcos to the Gulf of Mexico.
It may be called the Purgatory Creek Natural Area, but you’ll find open space Valhalla in the 700 plus acres that form the largest natural area in San Marcos. The Lower Purgatory trailhead is literally around the corner from Lively Lane. Miles of trails welcome runners, mountain bikers, hikers, and birders. Download trail maps, learn more, and get involved at the San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance webpage.