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A NEW CONNECTION Dallas Area Rapid Transit's Silver Line project brings two newstations to Plano

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26 MILES THROUGH SEVEN CITIES The Silver Line will add 10 new stations across the region and link Plano to DFW Airport.

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$1.89B estimated cost for entire project

60 MINUTES estimated time from Plano to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

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Construction on the new stations, including the 12th Street Station shown here that will be located just south of Downtown Plano, is set to begin in the coming months.

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FROMLEANNE: Plano voters can get ready for another round of elections with our Primary Election Guide (see Pages 16-17). Early voting began Feb. 14, and election day is March 1 for primary races that will determine who will represent the two major parties on the ballot in November’s election. We encourage you to follow ongoing election coverage online at communityimpact.com/voter-guide. Leanne Libby, GENERALMANAGER

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NOWOPEN 1 Shawarma Press opened a new Mediterranean restaurant in late January inside the Walmart Supercenter at 6001 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 400, Plano. Couple Sawsan Abublan and Ehap Sabri founded Shawarma Press Mediterra- nean Eatery & Café in Irving in 2017. Shawarma Press’ menu follows halal guidelines and features a variety of wraps, appetizers, salads, pastries, des- serts and vegan options. 972-424-2881. www.shawarmapress.com 2 Pressed Roots , a salon that spe- cializes in styling for women of color with highly textured hair, opened a new location Feb. 11 at 5700 Legacy Drive, Ste. A4, Plano, in The Shops at Legacy development. The salon’s stylists use the business’s signature Pressed Roots Method for a sleek and healthy silk press, according to the company’s website. After starting with a pop-up shop in Boston, Pressed Roots opened its rst location in Dallas in March 2020. 978-707-9545. https://pressedroots.com PARK BLVD. SOUTH PLANO DNT TOLL

COMING SOON 3 Twinkle Star Dance Academy is coming soon to Plano at 3400 Preston Road, Ste. 225, Plano. The business will hold a grand opening Feb. 19. Twin- kle Star will oer dance classes for children ages 2-18 in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, creative movement, lyrical and more. The academy also plans to oer free trial classes and grand opening discounts. 469-840-1445. www.twinklestardancers.com/plano 4 Knockout Sports Bar will open a new location at 3937 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 100, Plano. According to its website, the restaurant is “anything but a typical sports bar experience.” The location will have wall-to-wall at-screen televisions and oer more than 20 varieties of beer as well as daily drink specials. Known for its wings, the bar also oers burgers and pizza as well as entree dishes such as meatloaf and salmon. An opening date for the business has not been announced, but a sign on the building facing US 75 states the eatery is “coming soon.” A phone number is not yet available. https://kosportsbar.com 15TH ST.

5 Ford’s Garage will open a new restau- rant at 3904 Dallas Parkway, Plano. Styled like a 1920s service station with vintage Ford vehicles, gas pumps and x- tures, Ford’s Garage oers gourmet burg- ers and American comfort food entrees such as meatloaf, chili, and macaroni and cheese, according to the eatery’s website. It also oers a variety of American craft beers, wine and cocktails. The restaurant plans to open in the building formerly occupied by Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe, which closed in December 2019 after 20 years of service at that location. According to a listing on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation website, Ford’s Garage is planning to complete an esti- mated $1 million in renovation work on the building. Construction is slated to be completed by the end of April, according to the listing. An opening date and phone number have not yet been announced. www.fordsgarageusa.com 6 Craft & Vine Taproom and Eatery, an American restaurant based in Roanoke, plans to open a second location on Leg- acy Drive in Plano’s The Shops at Legacy development. The eatery will be located at 5800 Legacy Drive next door to Half- Shells Oyster Bar & Grill. Signage on the 1 ST.

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location says it is “coming soon.” Craft & Vine oers beer, wine, American cuisine and more. 817-464-8181 (Roanoke loca- tion). www.craftandvine.restaurant 7 Kevin Charles Salon will open in a new location at 7300 Lone Star Drive, Ste. C138, at The Shops at Legacy in Plano. An exact opening date has not yet been announced, but the compa- ny’s website says it is “opening soon.” The salon’s founder, Kevin Charles, has styled celebrities such as Princess Diana and Oprah Winfrey, according to the company website. Charles has loca- tions in Austin and Dallas. The business oers coloring, treatment, styling and make-up services. 469-513-2741 (Dallas salon). www.kcsalons.com

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The restaurant’s menu oers dishes such as corn cheese balls, pizza rolls, bao brisket buns and grilled pork lettuce wraps. The bar serves a variety of spirits, local craft beers, wine and signature cocktails. With modern gaming mostly an online activity, Seel said he hopes to encourage gamers to play in person again. “We’re hoping to bring that element back with Farm + Feed, while adding great food and a full bar to the mix because we believe that games are more fun when enjoyed together,” Seel said. 432-356-3467. www.farmandfeed.com

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NAME CHANGE 10 Sewell BMW of Plano took over the former Classic BMW dealership at 6800 Dallas Parkway in the fall. Sewell BMW of Plano oers new, pre-owned and certied BMW vehicles as well as parts and service for automobiles. Sewell also purchases vehicles of any make or model. 214-778-2600. www.bmwofplano.com RENOVATIONS 11 Lakeside Pet Spa underwent interior renovations in January, according to ownership. Becky Atmakur, who became the owner last fall, said new oors and fences were added. The pet spa is located at 4017 Preston Road, Ste. 545, Plano, and oers a range of full-service dog and cat grooming salon services. Also operat- ing as a doggie daycare, the spa features a unique boutique lled with treats and hand-selected products. 972-403-8801. www.lakesidepetspa.com

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NOWOPEN 1 First Look Bridal is now open in Pla- no. The bridal boutique opened Jan. 3 at 2701 W. 15th St., Plano. First Look Bridal plans to hold a grand opening celebration Feb. 20. The boutique offers designer wedding gowns, rental tuxedos, bridal accessories and more. 469-468-2812. www.firstlookbridaltx.com COMING SOON 2 Big Blue Swim School plans to open later this year at 1805 Preston Road, Ste. A, Plano. The company’s website states Big Blue offers swim lessons for children from 3 months old to 12 years old. It also says all swim instruc- tors go through more than 100 hours of training on the Big Blue Progress Program, and they receive two addi- tional hours of training every week so they “progress as professionals.” An opening date has not been announced, but a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shows that $750,000 in renovation work at the nearly 10,000-square-foot space is expected to be completed in April. The business will be in the former location of Pier 1 Imports in the Preston Shepard Place shopping center. 224-268-1130. www.bigblueswimschool.com

3 Buff City Soap plans to open a new store at 2396 Preston Road, Ste. 475, Plano. A sign on the building in the Preston Towne Crossing development said the store is expected to open in the spring, though a specific opening date has not yet been announced. The plant- based soap maker offers bath bombs, body butters, face creams and more. Buff City Soap also has locations in McKinney, Allen and Dallas. A phone number is not yet available. www.buffcitysoap.com 4 Crave Delivery plans to open a new location at 1900 Dallas Parkway, Plano, according to a listing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regula- tion. At its location in Meridian, Idaho, Crave Delivery makes food from 18 different restaurants available for pickup or delivery by the company’s “mobile servers,” according to its website. Ordering is done in person or through Crave Delivery’s app. 208-271-9727. www.cravedelivery.com 5 Full-service wellness clinic 100% Chiropractic plans to open a new loca- tion at 1921 Preston Road, Ste. B2008, Plano. The clinic offers chiropractic care, massage therapy and a full line of nutritional supplements. The business also has locations in Richardson and south Frisco, with plans to open clinics in north Frisco and McKinney in addition to Plano. A phone number and an open-

ing date have not yet been announced. www.100percentchiropractic.com 6 Tropical Smoothie Cafe plans to open a new location later this year at 615 W. 15th St., Plano. Tropical Smoothie Cafe sells a variety of smoothies in addition to wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads, quesa- dillas, salads, breakfast items and more. This will be the second Tropical Smoothie Cafe location in Plano after the 1937 Preston Road location that opened in 2016. A phone number and an opening date have not yet been announced. www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com 7 Steve Fields’ Steakhouse is planning to open in February at 4900 W. Park Blvd., Plano. The restaurant’s namesake said he had been targeting a November opening, but supply chain issues pushed back the eatery’s opening date. In addi- tion to the steak and seafood his patrons are familiar with from his previous restau- rant, Fields said the new steakhouse will also offer “lively piano entertainment.” The restaurateur’s former eatery, Steve Fields’ Steak & Lobster Lounge, closed in 2019 after 14 years at 5013 W. Park Blvd. 972-596-7100. www.stevefields.com ANNIVERSARIES 8 Dairy Queen restaurants across Texas are celebrating the eatery’s 75th anniver- sary, including the locations at A 2425

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K Ave. and B 2240 Coit Road in Plano. In commemoration of the milestone, Dairy Queen is asking its customers to share their favorite DQ memories at https://dqtexas.com/anniversary. “DQ restaurants in Texas have been part of the fabric of the Lone Star State’s communities for 75 amazing years,” said Lou Romanus, CEO of the Texas Dairy Queen Operator’s Council, in a news release. Dairy Queen has Texas-specif- ic menu items that cannot be ordered anywhere else in the country. The Chick’n Fried Steak sandwich, Hungr-Buster and BeltBuster burgers, and Texas T-Brand Tacos are all fan favorites, according to a company news release. 972-423-4509 (K Avenue location). 972-905-5767 (Coit Road location). https://dqtexas.com

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FEATURED IMPACT NEWOWNERSHIP Real estate developer Southern Land Co. announced the sale of mixed-use development Morada Plano on Feb. 3 to investment rm The Jacobson Co. The ve-story development, which includes 183 multifamily units and 12,700 square feet of restaurant and retail space, is located at 1009 14th St., Plano. Morada Plano began leasing its studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments in September 2019. “Morada exemplies Southern Land Co.’s history of joining in the city of Plano’s mission to strengthen and preserve its historic downtown,” said Tim Downey, Southern Land Co. founder and CEO, in a statement. “Our partnership with the city was key in the development of Morada, and we have been proud to see Morada t so well into the fabric of downtown Plano.” Southern Land Co. also developed Junction 15, a transit-oriented multifamily community that was its rst 9 Lyla’s Clothing, Decor & More will celebrate its fifth anniversary April 9 at 1024 E. 15th St., Plano. The boutique car- ries ladies clothing, home decor, vintage and painted furniture, gifts and more. Lyla’s is also an official retailer for Fusion Mineral Paint and Autentico Vintage Fur- niture Chalk Paint. Lyla’s was founded by owner Meagan Wauters in April 2017. The store also offers free shipping on orders of $100 or more as well as in-store pickup for items ordered through its website. 214-907-6239. www.lylasclothing.com NEWOWNERSHIP 10 JAH Realty announced Dec. 15 that it had purchased the Preston Parkway Center , a 62,394-square-foot shop- ping center located near the northwest corner of Preston Road and West Plano Parkway in Plano, from Toronto-based firm Great Gulf. The center’s tenants include Red Hot & Blue, Dogtopia, Honey Baked Ham, Kumon Math and more. A news release announcing the sale said JAH Realty plans to renovate the shopping center and rebrand it later this year. “Our design team is currently working on architectural renderings with

multifamily project in Plano. As part of Southern Land Co.’s 2014 agreement with the city for the redevelopment of the land that became Morada Plano, there are now 122 public parking spaces beneath the development. Plano Director of Special Projects Peter Braster said the city’s partnership with Southern Land Co. for the public parking at Morada has brought more people to live in and experience the downtown area. 972-632-3561. www.moradaplano.com

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a focus on marketing a 12,180-square- foot outparcel building to medical and service users,” JAH Realty representa- tive William Rosatti said in a statement. “We anticipate completion of this work by mid-year 2022.” 214-220-0274. https://jahrealty.propertycapsule.com/ CLOSINGS 11 CVS Pharmacy closed Jan. 8 at 1501 Independence Parkway, Plano. All prescriptions were transferred to the CVS Pharmacy at 4000 W. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano to ensure patients have uninterrupted access to service, according to a company spokesperson. All employees at the Independence Parkway location were offered compara- ble roles at other CVS locations nearby, the spokesperson said. In addition to its drive-thru and indoor pharmacy services, CVS customers can also shop for hygiene essentials, snacks and more. In addi- tion to the Spring Creek Parkway store, CVS has 14 other locations in Plano. 469-606-7586 (Spring Creek Parkway location). www.cvs.com

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The art exhibition “Looking for Signs” features artwork by Venezuelan-born artist Romulo Martinez, curated by Julie Shipp. Martinez’s paintings and mixed-media artworks are on display. Times vary. Free. Collin College Plano Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Room A175, Plano. 972-881-5873. www.collin.edu/department/artsgallery 17 SIP AND SHOP On every third Thursday of the month, Downtown Plano retailers such as Lyla’s, Furbabies Bakery, The Feathered Nest and more participate in an evening of wine and retail therapy. 5-8 p.m. Free (admission). Downtown Plano, 1000 block of E. 15th St., Plano. 972-922-1292. www.visitdowntownplano.com 18 ROCKALMOST ALL NIGHT Kiss tribute band Rock and Roll Over puts on a show in the style of the classic hard rock act. With Kiss-styled costumes, guitars and theatrics, Rock and Roll Over oers a show fans will not want to miss. 7 p.m. $5-$300. Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. 972-846-4255. www.legacyfoodhall.com/events

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photo opportunities. The come-and- go event is open to attendees of all ages. 2-3 p.m. Free. Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Road, Plano. 972-769-4250. www.plano.gov/1899/Events-Calendar MARCH 01 LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Legacy Hall brings Bourbon Street to Plano with classic New Orleans brass music by Bobby Falk Brass Edition. Attendees can enjoy New Orleans-style hurricane cocktails and creole-inspired bites such as shrimp po’boys and king cakes. 7-9 p.m. Free (admission). Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. 972-846-4255. www.legacyfoodhall.com/events 04 HAVE FUNON THE FARM Fun on the Farm program allows families to participate in story time, experience farm life and explore its 4.5-acre historic site. The program is designed for children ages 2-5. 10 a.m.-noon. $10 (per child), $5 (per adult). Heritage Farmstead Museum, 1900 W. 15th St., Plano. 972-881-0140. Plano’s Schimelpfenig Library will host a puppet show version of the children’s classic “Three Little Pigs.” Children of all ages will have the opportunity to hear the tale of the pigs learning to build a sturdy enough house to stop a hungry wolf. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Schimelpfenig Library, 5024 Custer Road, Plano. 972-769-4200. www.planolibrary.org 06 CELEBRATE AMERICA The U.S. Army Field Band Heritage Farmstead Museum’s www.heritagefarmstead.org 05 WATCHOUT FOR THE BIG BADWOLF presents “America the Beautiful,” a celebration of the nation. The band and soldiers’ chorus are the musical ambassadors of the U.S. Army. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and coolers. 3-5:30 p.m.

Free. Red Tail Pavilion, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. 301-677-6586. www.armyeldband.com/schedule 11 THROUGH 13, 18 THROUGH 20 ENJOY A PARODYMUSICAL The all-adult company of the North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre performs hit disco songs such as “I Will Survive” and “Knock on Wood” as part of the 1970s parody musical “Disaster!” The musical comedy by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick features earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and killer rats. 8 p.m. (March 11-12, 18-19), 2:30 p.m. (March 12-13, 19-20). $20-$30. Willow Bend Center for the Arts, 6121 W. Park Blvd., Plano. 972-422-2575. www.ntparep.org/shows/disaster

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Legacy Drive from Custer Road to US 75. One lane will remain closed at all times, with an additional lane closed from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays. Timeline: January-March Cost: $400,000 Funding source: city of Plano 5 Coit Road widening A project that will widen Coit Road between Mapleshade Lane and the President George Bush Turnpike includes updates to pedestrian facilities, signal improvements and construction of addi- tional turn lanes. Timeline: June 2021-May 2022 Cost: $2.1 million

COMPILED BY WILLIAM C. WADSACK ONGOING PROJECTS 1 Los Rios Boulevard repairs Crews are making pavement and sidewalk repairs on Los Rios Boulevard from Park Boulevard to Merriman Drive. One south- bound lane is scheduled to remain closed to traffic at all times. Timeline: November 2021-March 2022 Cost: $300,000

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Funding source: city of Plano 2 Parker Road intersection improvements

A project to improve intersections of Parker Road with A Alma Drive and B Coit Road will widen the road, improve signals and realign intersections. Crews started at Alma and will move to Coit following completion. Timeline: December 2020-August 2022 Cost: $2.1 million Funding sources: city of Plano, Collin County 3 Park Boulevard intersection improvements A project to improve five Park Boulevard intersections, including at Coit Road, Custer Road, Alma Drive, K Avenue and Jupiter Road, will widen the roads and realign intersections. Crews have completed work at the Coit and Jupiter intersections and plan to finish at Custer by the end of February. Timeline: October 2020-August 2022 Cost: $4.2 million Funding sources: city of Plano, Collin County 4 Legacy Drive repairs Crews are making pavement repairs on

Funding source: city of Plano RECENT PROJECTS 6 Coit Road repairs

Crews were slated to complete pave- ment and sidewalk repairs on Coit Road between Parker Road and Park Boulevard in February. One lane remained closed at all times, with an additional lane closed from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays. Timeline: January 2020-February 2022 Cost: $7.9 million

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Crews were scheduled to finish concrete repairs on McDermott Road between In- dependence Parkway and Coit Road. One lane remained closed at all times, with an additional lane closed from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays. Timeline: June 2021-February 2022 Cost: $400,000 Funding source: city of Plano

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EDUCATION Plano ISD to conduct internal search for next superintendent

BY WILLIAM C. WADSACK

today,” Stolle said. “Today there is work to do, and there will be work to do every day to maintain and build upon what you and your teams and all of our teams in Plano ISD have established. And you will continue to be part of that work for the rest of the year and thereafter as we transition to a new leader.” Stolle then moved the board on to beginning the

The Plano ISD board of trustees unanimously voted to accept Superin- tendent Sara Bonser’s letter of retire- ment and begin an internal search of the district for her replacement during an emergency meeting Jan. 27. Several board members said Bonser’s retirement was being accepted “with great reluctance.” Each of the trustees oered thanks for

Superintendent Sara Bonser speaks after the Plano ISD board of trustees accepted her letter of retirement Jan. 27. (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)

“I’MPROUD THAT I SERVEDALONGSIDE THEMOST HARDWORKING, BRILLIANT AND COMMITTEDSTAFF IN THIS STATE, REGION AND COUNTRY.” SARA BONSER, SUPERINTENDENT

process of nding a new superintendent for the district. He explained the district usually does either an internal search of the district or an external search for outside applicants for the superintendent position. Trustee Angela Powell then

CAREER OF SERVICE When Superintendent Sara Bonser retires at the end of the school year, she will have spent more than 30 years in public education, including two years at Neillsville Public Schools in Wisconsin. Here is a look at her roles since coming to Plano ISD.

the superintendent’s service to the district and understanding of her decision to spend more time with her family. During the

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meeting, Bonser said her older sister was diagnosed with liver cancer last year. “Over the winter break, we just didn’t get the news that we had hoped for,” Bonser said. “So with a lot of thought and prayer and conversation, I am going to live the values that I have always asked my sta to do, which is to put your family rst. Because while I love being superintendent and I would only want to be a superinten- dent here—I have had my dream job in my hometown—this time with [my sister] is my priority.” Board President David Stolle said the district plans to celebrate Bonser’s career and the role she has played in PISD’s success at a later date. “While there is a touch of sadness in the air, we are not saying goodbye

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motioned to post the position of superintendent for an internal search for candidates, and that motion was approved unanimously. In addition to Bonser, PISD’s district leadership team includes Theresa Williams, the deputy superintendent and chief operating ocer, and ve assistant superintendents. Those include Katrina Hasley, who is assistant superintendent for aca- demic services; Beth Brockman, who serves as assistant superintendent for employee services; Selenda Anderson, who is assistant superintendent for student engagement and district ser- vices; Courtney Gober, who serves as assistant superintendent for student,

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family and community services; and Patrick Tanner, who is assistant super- intendent for technology services. “I’m proud that I served alongside the most hardworking, brilliant and committed sta in this state, region [and] country,” Bonser said. “I [would] put this team up against anybody in the world in serving kids in public education. They are dedicated to [the district’s students] and doing what is right for kids.” To help with the transition, Bonser

said she will continue with her duties as superintendent through the end of the school year and in whatever way she is needed after that. “There’s never a time in the life of a superintendent when you can say the work is done,” Bonser said. “We [all] believe in the work that we do and what that does for kids in our community. We value that, and that will not change. It was that way before I came, and it will be that way when I go.”

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DEVELOPMENT Plano to help pay for art park at newapartment development

BY ERICK PIRAYESH

City Council sold the land to the Plano Housing Authority in December. The housing authority is a nonprot that looks to fund aord- able housing projects, according to its website. City Council agreed to the funding agreement at the Jan. 24 meeting. The money will be taken from the city’s tax increment reinvestment zones, which are also known as TIRZs. The zones collect growth in property tax values of certain areas to fund improvements in those areas. Council voted 6-2 in favor of the project with Council Members Shelby Williams and Anthony Ricciardelli voting against it, citing the high cost of the development agreement. Peter Braster, Plano’s director of special projects, said construction on the park is not expected to start for a few more years. “It will be some kind of interactive

A public art park funded by the city of Plano will be built on the corner of K Avenue and East Park Boulevard. The city agreed to use $1.6 million of public infrastructure improvement funds on a development agreement to help construct the K Avenue Lofts project, an aordable apartment complex being built just south of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit station on Parker Road. The total estimated cost for the K Avenue Lofts project is $29 million, according to a ling with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. As part of the city’s development agreement, $100,000 will be used to construct the art park adjacent to the project. The rest of the funds from the agreement will be used to fund demolition, paving, utilities, building construction and re safety costs.

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This rendering shows the planned K Avenue Lofts development that will be adjacent to the new public art park. (Rendering courtesy city of Plano)

green space,” Braster said during the Jan. 24 meeting. Council Member Maria Tu said she was in favor of funding the project because it will be somewhere residents can visit. Ricciardelli said he supports the aordable housing project but felt like the $1.6 million total cost of the development agreement was larger than it needed to be. “I would encourage us to take a look at a more moderately priced development agreement,” he said. “I support aordable housing ...

but that’s not the discussion we are having here tonight.” The K Avenue Lofts project, which has been going through the planning process for over a year, will be a ve-story apartment complex with 226 units, Braster said. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2023, according to city planning documents. Most of the units in the complex will have income-controlled rent prices and will only be available to those who make under $60,000 per year, according to a city presentation.

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News from Plano & Plano ISD

Veteransmemorial coming to city park

District OKs retention incentive, ups sub pay

BY WILLIAM C. WADSACK

BY ERICK PIRAYESH

PLANO ISD All active, full-time Plano ISD employees received a $750 retention incentive in January, while part-time employees received $350. The district’s board of trustees also approved pay rate increases for substitutes and deaf education interpreters during its Jan. 11 meeting. Assistant Superintendent Beth Brockman said the pay rate increases for district substitute teach- ers went into effect Jan. 10. Certified teachers with valid Texas teaching certification are now paid $130 per day, while substitutes with only a degree receive $120 per day and those with a high school diploma and no degree make $100 per day. The long-term pay rate for paraprofessionals who work with teachers was increased to $110 per day. Bonuses were also approved for substitutes who take on more work in a calendar month. The rate for PISD’s dedicated substitutes was also raised to $130 per day. Brockman said that planned daily pay rate increases for deaf education interpreters will allow PISD to better compete to fill shortages and could decrease or eliminate “an over-reli- ance on agency labor.”

PLANO The city’s Veterans Memorial Park will be undergoing renovations to construct a new plaza and trail around the park that will give residents the opportunity to honor military service members. The Memorial Park Donor Recognition Plaza project will reconstruct the looped trail around the park’s lawn area, according to city docu- ments. A new plaza and seating area will be built along with planting beds, a sculptural element and new trees to improve the park’s appearance. Those wishing to honor an armed forces mem- ber will be able to buy a brick paver to add to the walkway with the service member’s name and rank inscribed on it. City Council unanimously approved using $623,904 from the Park Improve- ment Community Investment Program fund for the project at its Jan. 24 meeting. Council Member Rick Grady said the Plano Parks and Recreation Department did a “great” job put- ting this project together for the park at 2101 Bay Hill Drive. As a veteran, he stated that honoring U.S. military members is a personal passion.

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A paved walkway memorial is planned at Veterans Memorial Park. (Rendering courtesy city of Plano)

“[Texas] has the second largest population [of veterans] in the United States,” Grady said. “In the city of Plano, there are 12,000 [veterans]. I really appreciate the work that the city and the citizens have done for the veterans of this community and for bringing this to everyone’s attention so we can honor them in another way.” A construction timeline has not yet been released.

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