Business View Civil Municipal - July 2023

139 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 7 “This development will consist of 1000 homes once it is final and complete. They are working on that in phases out there,” she adds. Housing options consist mainly of single- detached family homes as this is what the need seems to be, according to Veliz. “They are looking for affordable housing for those first-time homebuyers and those young families that are wanting to have a place of their own,” she insists. Veliz is quick to point out that it is not just residential development that is filling the Floresville area, so too are key commercial developments with steady interest being shown by companies eyeing the community as a great place to set up shop. “Commercial development is coming in just as strong, and it’s catching up to our residential development and we are trying to keep up with this [demand].” Both Joslin and Veliz have identified the growing need for more retail options to cater to those already living in the community and those who are moving in or planning to move to Floresville. “This is something that we will need to bring,” Veliz begins. “Retail options such as different types of clothing stores, different types of restaurants, and things like this.” Among the varied businesses that have kept FLORESVI LLE , TE XAS