Planning for the future From the cover
BY CONNOR PITTMAN
Why it matters
What they’re saying
What’s next
Zooming in
Proposed reinvestment areas
Potential actions in the reinvestment zones include: • Identifying opportunities for what the community wants • Identifying potential wholesale changes or re inement • Eliminating rezoning or planning requirements • Allowing public input to inform rezoning, development and infrastructure improvements
Go said public feedback will help shape sections in the Comprehensive Plan and create the framework to help boost economic growth. In addition to identifying uses for vacant land, the document also informs redevelopment and reinvestment opportunities in the city, he added. “As economic trends and societal preferences change, existing land uses and development patterns may need to adapt to stay economically viable in the future,” Go said. Undeveloped land in Richardson Since 2009, new construction has left only 440 acres undeveloped in the city.
Council and the City Plan Commission will re ne the vision statement, guiding principles and initial draft of the Future Land Use Plan in February, Go said. “The plan will integrate all aspects of urban development … to guide the city’s development and redevelopment for the foreseeable future,” Go said.
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As part of the update, city sta and consultants have identi ed ve potential areas earmarked for reinvestment. Go said the areas were a combination of those selected and identi ed by the community, and those that were part of the 2009 Future Land Use Plan, which is a potential development concept for Richardson. He added that the update to the plan is needed because of population and zoning changes along with new development in Richardson. Steve A. Klein, a longtime resident who attended a Comprehensive Plan presentation, said he appreciates one area of focus being around West Spring Valley Road because it is an opportunity to revitalize the area by investing in potential parks, recreation facilities or economic development. “There is a lot of potential ... being so close to Dallas and Plano,” Klein said. “Instead of people just going through, ... hopefully they’ll start stopping and spending their money here.”
“It sounds like it’s a revitalization of the city, and they’re coming up with innovative ideas, especially with the downtown area.” STEVE A. KLEIN, LONGTIME RICHARDSON RESIDENT
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February 2024: City Council and City Plan Commission to hold joint workshop on plan June-July 2024: Third community summit planned, residents provide feedback on plan Fall 2024: Council holds public hearing on nalized Comprehensive Plan update Implemented for approximately 10 years or until next update
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“We want everyone to have that ability to say where they want our city to move with various plans and opportunities to grow our city.” KEN HUTCHENRIDER, PLACE 5 COUNCIL MEMBER
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SOURCE: CITY OF RICHARDSON COMMUNITY IMPACT
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