Business View Civil and Municipal | June 2022

55 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6 major residential development in the city. Cordova Road, another area with major growth anticipated, will also see expansion. According to Parker, “That’s almost $40 million from the federal government to help us fund those projects ahead of the growth. We are going to have some great access points that will help with a lot of congestion. That’s what we hear most about our community, that they are okay with growing, they just want to grow smart.” A $180 million wastewater treatment plant is also in the works, combining two plants into one. This project will take care of the city’s present and future wastewater needs. On the water side, Seguin is set up for the long term, drawing water from the Guadalupe River, as well as having a 20-year partnership with the city of Schertz to secure a supply from two local aquifers. “We are very fortunate that we have water. We’re continuing to expand that and expand our network,” Dodgen conveys. As far as what comes next for the City of Seguin, Mayor Dodgen shares, “I want us to grow in all areas, and I want us to go to the next level. I want us to have things for people to do, places to eat, places to shop, a variety of homes for all different levels of income. I want things for the kids to do, I want our schools to be robust and full.” Parker adds, “We have interviewed 1000s of people about what they want to see out of their community. A lot of them love the history, and the hometown feeling, and our tagline: ‘It’s Real’. They love all of that, but at the end of the day they want places to shop, they want places to go out for date night, and so forth.” As Seguin continues to move towards a future filled with possibility, it offers the genuine charm of a city that is proud of its history and eager to welcome newcomers. SEGUIN, TEXAS www.tlu.edu 1000 W. Court St. Seguin, TX 78155 830-372-8000 T E X A S L U T H E R A N U N I V E R S I T Y Central States® is one of the nation’s largest producers of metal roofing and we have a manufacturing facility right here in Seguin! We have premium quality panels for every project fromhomes and barns to commercial and architectural. Choose metal roofing for lasting protection. 2902 North Heideke St. Seguin, Texas 78155 Office: 830.433.9970