Government
BY JACOB VAUGHN
Frisco considers new land use rules for walkability Frisco officials are considering changing land use requirements in the city’s original town commercial district. The Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission considered the changes at its Aug. 26 meeting. The commission decided to delay its vote on the changes until a meeting in September after some spoke in opposition to them. Kacie Packer, Frisco establishment Divine Audio Visual’s business manager, said she worried the changes could negatively impact businesses. In a nutshell The proposed changes are meant to align the district with the city’s 2040 comprehensive plan and make downtown more walkable. Out of the 174 land uses allowed in the district, 20 were selected for proposed changes. According to city documents, the changes are
Frisco approves $440K new park
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Frisco City Council approved a design contract for the new Collinsbrook Farms Neighborhood Park at its meeting Sept. 2. The details The design services for the park are expected to cost $440,400. Design of the 7.5-acre park is expected to start this year and wrap up by summer 2026. Construction is set to begin next year and be completed by the end of 2027.
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meant to: • Prohibit uses that are autocentric and offer drive-thru services • Prohibit uses that are industrial or outdated • Permit uses that encourage visitation and walkability • Mix uses to make a single visit to the Rail District “worthwhile” The changes will be considered by the commis- sion again Sept. 23 before going to council.
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$427K grant brings drone as a first responder program to Frisco Police Department Frisco police will be part of a team that uses drones to respond to motor vehicle crimes. Frisco City Council approved a $427,500 award that will establish a drone as a first responder program for the Frisco Police Department at its meeting Sept. 2. The grant money will pay for hardware, software and services for the program. The hardware includes the drones, cameras, batteries and docks. The software includes remote piloting, air traffic awareness, a mobile app and community engagement dashboard. The details The program will allow the local police to collab- orate with a regional task force established by the town of Prosper. Prosper was the first city in the state to implement the drone as a first responder, or DFR, program in Texas. “Utilizing drone technology in this capacity has proven to enhance public safety efforts ... as it provides for a more adept response to critical incidents, increases officer safety and delivers a greater level of service.” GRANT COTTINGHAM, FPD SPOKESPERSON
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