"We shouldn't leave our future to chance. A comprehensive plan will serve as a road map for our future. This is a powerful tool to ensure that we are building a city of enduring value for our children and grandchildren."
Theresa O'Donnell, Dallas Director of Developement Services
This is an exciting time for Dallas as it develops and adopts its first comprehensive plan. But first, it's important to address some fundamental issues - Why do we need a comprehensive plan? How might it be used? How will it affect residents, businesses, neighborhoods and communities?
Cities use comprehensive plans to guide choices about how they will invest in and develop their future. A comprehensive plan will provide Dallas with a vision for the future - how we, as a community, want to grow and mature. The plan will also provide direction, tools and strategies so that future development will reflect our shared values and long-term goals for a vibrant, thriving Dallas.
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Jefferson Boulevard tomorrow |
The comprehensive plan can achieve many things, including:
Protecting and preserving stable neighborhoods
Providing tools to enhance neighborhoods through safety, accessibility, transportation options, affordable housing, parks and open space
Stimulating economic development and job creation
Directing investments in our transportation network and infrastructure
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