District 3 Promotes Strategic Reinvestment Policy Tools
Published on September 01, 2026
SAN ANTONIO (September 1, 2026) — District 3 Councilmember Phyllis Viagran advocates for the importance of using Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs) strategically to address infrastructure needs, encourage responsible economic development, strengthen neighborhoods, and position San Antonio, especially the Southern sector, for long-term growth.
“Tremendous growth is occurring across the South and Southeast sides of San Antonio, where these programs can help create the infrastructure and conditions necessary for private investment to succeed,” said the District 3 Councilmember. “Our responsibility as elected officials is to think beyond the next budget cycle. We must also look forward to the next decade, and the infrastructure needs of our future residents and businesses. When we use these tools responsibly, we can help attract investment, create jobs, strengthen our tax base, and address infrastructure challenges that cannot always be solved through the annual Fiscal Year budget alone.”
District 3 is home to several TIRZ areas that have supported development, housing, infrastructure, and neighborhood revitalization, including the Brooks City-Base, Rosillo Creek, Lone Oak, Verano, Mission Drive-In, Thea Meadows, and Mission Del Lago TIRZs. The District 3 Councilmember said, “The Mission Drive-In TIRZ is a key example of how these reinvestment tools supported site improvements associated with the construction of the Village at Roosevelt and are helping create affordable housing opportunities for Southside families in Roosevelt Heights and Loma Mesa neighborhoods. The Brooks City-Base TIRZ has also supported major infrastructure investments that have helped lay the foundation for continued regional economic growth and development on the City’s Southern sector.”
Housing remains another important component of District 3’s growth strategy. The District 3 Councilmember believes housing, infrastructure, and economic development must be addressed comprehensively to ensure that growth benefits existing residents while creating opportunities for future generations.
“We should measure success by what that development brings to our community,” said the District 3 Councilmember. “When we invest in our community, our people and leadership, we see the returns, such as quality housing, good jobs, upgraded infrastructure, new businesses, increased opportunities, and a better quality of life. That is how we make sure growth works for our residents and provides a stronger District 3.”