within a 10-minute radius.This balance of controlled growth and strategic partnerships positions Helotes for sustainable economic success. INFRASTRUCTURE AND READINESS Helotes has strategically positioned itself for sustainable growth through robust infrastructure partnerships and forward-looking planning. The city’s electrical needs are served by CPS Energy, which has been aggressively expanding capacity to meet regional demand. “Our electricity is provided by CPS, which is owned by San Antonio. And they have been on a rash of expansion of substations, including one just to the north side of our city. So power access is always an issue, but CPS is well positioned in putting in initial infrastructure and expanding that infrastructure. So we don’t anticipate problems in being able to provide power,” notes Whitehead. This reliable power infrastructure forms a critical foundation for commercial and industrial development. to draw in some trainings, some type of exposure and business exchange type of situations that can help with not only the mindset of the business owner, but also the job seeker.” While residential growth within city limits nears capacity, the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) offers expansion potential. “Outside of Helotes, there is a tremendous amount of housing development,” says Whitehead, noting ample workforce housing 104 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 05
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