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Flower Mound officials consider economic plan Flower Mound officials are considering an economic development strategic plan created by consulting firm TIP Strategies, which was presented at a Flower Mound Town Council meeting Oct. 7. The overview The proposed plan calls for further medical development, the preservation of Flower Mound’s natural amenities and an entertainment district. Town officials could also consider allowing a wider variety of owner-occupied housing options that enable aging in place and support for essential workers. “To me, that sounds like it’s a little outside the purview of what I want my local government to be in charge of,” Mayor Pro Tem Ann Martin said. Diving deeper Data from TIP Strategies showed a concentration
Bartonville ordinance allows firing blanks Bartonville Town Council unanimously approved a proposal allowing residents to fire blanks on agricultural property with prior approval from the town marshal at an Oct. 15 meeting. What you need to know The request came from town residents Stacey and Ronnie Smith. The two own a barn where they practice cowboy mounted shooting, a competitive sport where people shoot in a set pattern while on horseback. The shooting would have to take place on a tract of land of 50 acres or more, and more than 1,000 feet away from the prop- erty line of a public tract of land, a school, hospital or commercial daycare center.
Plan components
Creating a medical district on the west side of town
Developing the Furst Ranch project
Establishing a futures committee and preserving Flower Mound’s natural amenities Creating an entertainment district, which could occupy vacant land at The River Walk
SOURCE: TIP STRATEGIES/COMMUNITY IMPACT
of commercial property in eastern Flower Mound, while the west side of town is underserved. “Flower Mound has opportunities, but if you’re not proactive instead of reactive, you’re going to miss out on some of these,” said Victoria Wilson, a consultant with TIP Strategies. Looking ahead Town Manager James Childers told council the plan would be brought back to them “in chunks” in the coming months for their further consideration.
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