About SA2020
The mission of SA2020 is to catalyze the entire San Antonio community into passionate, focused, and sustained action to achieve the shared goals that will transform San Antonio into a world-class city by the year 2020 in eleven key vision areas. SA2020 acts as a steward, connecting San Antonio citizens to opportunities that contribute to their aspirations for their city.
SA2020 is a vision for San Antonio’s future, created and led by citizens. We are a movement that focuses on eleven key Causes identified as fundamental by the community.
By connecting individual and business resources to nonprofits working in these areas, SA2020 will transform San Antonio into one of America’s most exceptional cities by the year 2020.
At SA2020 we don’t ask: “What do you want to see changed in our city?” We ask: “What will you do to make the change you want to see happen?”
Find your passion and get involved.
Wanna speak our lingo? Check out our SA2020 Dictionary.
Vision
In 2020, San Antonio leads the world as a creative community.
How Will We Get There?
- Raise the level of attendance at arts programs
- Raise the level of funding for the arts
- Increase the number of national/international press mentions
- Increase economic impact of the arts
- Double the number of people employed in the arts
- Increase the number of creative activities, including public arts
Vision
In 2020, San Antonio is the safest big city in America.
How Will We Get There?
- Increase number of community networks and trainings to combat crime
- Reduce recidivism rates
- Reduce validated cases of childhood abuse
- Reduce response times for both fire and police
- Increase positive responses on community public safety surveys
Vision
In 2020, Downtown is the heart of San Antonio and is everyone's neighborhood.
How Will We Get There?
- Increase downtown housing units
- Increase the number of people working downtown
- Increase transportation mode options
- Decrease downtown crime rates
- Increase activities downtown
Vision
In 2020, San Antonio is recognized as a leader in business that prospers through innovation in 21st century industries.
How Will We Get There?
- Increase reported per capita income
- Maintain steady job growth
- Increase high school graduation rates
- Increase quality of life index
- Decrease commute times
- Increase intellectual property
Vision
San Antonio has orchestrated one of the greatest turnarounds in education in the United States.
How Will We Get There?
- Kindergarten Readiness
- College Readiness
- 3rd Grade Reading
- Increase High School Graduation Rates
- Increase College Enrollment
- Increase Adult Educational Attainment
Vision
In 2020, San Antonio is renowned as the best city to raise a family.
How Will We Get There?
- Reduce Rate of Families in Poverty
- Reduce Teen Births Among Females 15-19
- Reduce Family Displacement/Homelessness Rate
- Improve Unemployment/Underemployment
- Decrease Domestic Violence
- Increase Interactions of Families with Local Agencies
Vision
In 2020, San Antonio's citizens are deeply engaged as elected leaders, business leaders, volunteers, and voters in the process of making government more responsive and accountable to San Antonians.
How Will We Get There?
- Increase Voter Turnout
- Increase Participation and Diversity of City Boards
- Increase Number of Graduates from Leadership Programs
- Increase Number of Community and Neighborhood Associations
- Increase Media Coverage of Public Policy Issues
- Increase Number of Candidates Running for City Council
Vision
In 2020, San Antonio residents are among the healthiest in the country.
How Will We Get There?
- Reduce Adult and Child Obesity
- Improve Overall Assessment of Health and Behavioral Risks
- Reduce Pre-Term Birth/Low Birth Rate
- Reduce Diabetes Rate
- Reduce Teen Pregnancy/Teen Birth Rates
- Increase Access to Health Care
Vision
In 2020, San Antonio is recognized as a respectful steward of its natural resources and a model for responsible resource management.
How Will We Get There?
- Improve Air Quality
- Reduce Water and KWH Usage
- Double the Number of Green Jobs
- Increase Energy Generation from Renewable Sources
- Reduce Amount of Material Going Into Landfills
- Increase City's Tree Canopy
Vision
In 2020, San Antonio is known for its cohesive neighborhoods with compelling and unique personalities.
How Will We Get There?
- Increase Number of Pedestrian-Oriented Neighborhoods
- Increase Population Growth in Center City Neighborhoods and Downtown
- Increase the "Walkability Score"
- Develop Growth of Green Spaces (Sidewalks, Parks, etc)
- Increase New Housing and Renovations in Infill Areas
- Increase Ration of Urban Core Housing/Suburban Development
Vision
In 2020, San Antonio's transportation system is recognized as a model of efficiency and environmental sustainability.
How Will We Get There?
- Triple Public Transportation Ridership
- Decrease Travel Time
- 100% Compliance with EPA Standards for Pollution Emissions from Transportation
- Decrease Number of Accidents
- Triple Number of Miles of "Complete Streets"
