The Plano Planning Department has received Community of the Year and Long Range Planning awards from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association.
The Community of the Year Award documented Plano’s efforts to enhance economic growth, heritage preservation, environmental planning, bicycle and trail improvements, community services and other initiatives. .
The Long Range Planning Award was presented for the Downtown Plano Vision & Strategy Update. The city created this 10-year plan in February 2013 as a guiding document for those considering developing property or opening a business in Historic Downtown Plano.
Senior Planner Doug McDonald was honored with the Chapter President’s Award.