FirmoGraphs keeps its clients up to date on capital plans of interest for long-term business development. We help our customers use this information to gain a competitive advantage and improve proactive conversations with their clients. We recently processed the latest capital spending plan by the city of New Braunfels, Texas. Here are our observations.
In the CIP covering the 2025 fiscal year, the city of New Braunfels, Texas, outlined plans to invest $86.8 million on capital projects, a decrease of 31% from $126.7 million in its 2024 CIP. The current CIP includes 54 line items, compared to 40 line items in the prior CIP. The table below breaks down New Braunfels' planned capital spending by business area for its last two CIPs.
*Numbers are Rounded
Top 3 Projects by Value (2025 CIP)
1. Goodwin/Conrads Lane Reconstruction - valued at $21.5M. Major reconstruction of Goodwin/Conrads Lane to improve traffic capacity, safety, and drainage.
2. Zipp Family Sports Park - valued at $13M. Development of a large-scale community sports park with multi-use fields, amenities, and parking.
3. Citywide Street Improvements - valued at $9M. Systematic upgrades to roadway pavement, curbs, and drainage infrastructure citywide.
New Braunfels' Approach to Capital Plan Approval
The City of New Braunfels follows a structured capital planning process that includes:
1. Departmental Requests – Departments submit prioritized project lists based on community needs and master plans.
2. Review by Capital Improvement Committee – Projects are assessed for necessity, timing, and available funding.
3. Public Input & Council Workshops – Residents can comment on proposed projects before adoption.
4. City Council Approval – The final CIP is approved annually by the City Council, often aligned with the fiscal year budget
Sources: City of New Braunfels – Capital Improvement Program Overview (https://www.newbraunfels.gov/)
Municipal Research and Services Center – Capital Facilities Planning (https://mrsc.org/)
History of New Braunfels, Texas
Founded in 1845 by German settlers under the leadership of Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, the city quickly became a hub for agriculture and trade in central Texas. Its location between San Antonio and Austin contributed to steady growth throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. The city is known for preserving its German heritage through festivals, architecture, and cultural events.
Sources: Handbook of Texas Online – https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/new-braunfels-tx
City of New Braunfels – https://www.newbraunfels.gov/
Fun Facts about New Braunfels, Texas
- Home to Schlitterbahn Waterpark, one of the largest and most acclaimed waterparks in the United States.
- Hosts Wurstfest, a 10-day annual celebration of German culture, music, and food.
- The Comal River, the shortest navigable river in Texas, runs through the city and is a popular tubing destination.
How FirmoGraphs Can Help
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