Lewisville - Coppell | March 2023

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More housing slated for city’s Old Town

With an eye on growth, Proce transitions from Anna to be Lewisville’s assistant city manager

BY DESTINE GIBSON

LEWISVILLE Officials continue to take action in their efforts to grow and develop Old Town. Plans for a two-story duplex will move forward after Lewisville City Council approved a zone change request at their March 6 meeting. The property, located at 217 S. Hatcher Ave., was previously zoned as single-family residential. A home was previously located on the vacant lot, but was removed prior to 2001. All units in the proposed duplex will be 1,700 square feet. A shared driveway will provide each unit access to a two- car garage that will be located behind the duplex. Old Town has seen a boom in recent activity with several projects slated to open over the next few years. Plans for the duplex align with Lewis- ville’s 2025 Vision Plan, which includes providing additional housing options while maintaining compatibility with an existing neighborhood.

and tactical leader with expertise in development and infrastructure. “Lewisville is in a state of growth and redevelop- ment with many projects under construction and more on the way,” she said. “Jim has boots-on-the-ground experience. He also is an outside-the-box strategist

LEWISVILLE March 1 marked the first day of employment for Jim Proce, the new Lewisville assistant city manager. Proce will oversee public services and the engi- neering, planning, and neighborhood and inspection

services depart- ments. Proce will also manage large development proj- ects throughout the city, including the construction of the new Tittle McFadden Public Safety Center. Proce served as city manager for the city of Anna prior

who can maintain our current pace, bring new ideas, grow our team and challenge the status quo.” Proce received a bache- lor’s degree in math and business from Rollins College and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Central Florida. “I am excited to

“I FEEL I CAN TRULY SERVE THE LEWISVILLE COMMUNITY, PROVIDING GREAT QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL RESIDENTS.”

JIM PROCE, ASSISTANCE CITY MANAGER

to coming to Lewisville. His background is in public works and utilities, and has held positions in Pilot Point, Rowlett, and Palm Bay, Florida. City Manager Claire Powell said in a press release that Lewisville officials were looking for a visionary

join this amazing team of professionals who have welcomed me into their family,” Proce said in a press release. “With all the growth, development, and redevelopment, I feel I can truly serve the Lewisville community, providing great quality of life for all residents.”