The Beyond the Bend plan area is located in southwest Temple adjacent to the City’s Bend of the River plan area. The property is currently undeveloped crop and pasture land. Similar to Bend of the River, it has river frontage along the Leon River and good access to Interstate 35. The development in the area, that is still within Temple’s city limits, is limited to two automotive dealership and one motorcycle dealerships. As a whole this area represents an opportunity for development to occur in a portion of Temple that is relatively undeveloped. It has the ability to provide residents in the south and west of Temple with a nearby place for entertainment, recreation, and dining. Its location at the edge of the City provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to a physical gateway and sense of arrival into the Temple, similar to what is intended for the Bend of the River.