The Planning and Zoning Commission approved an update to the current Thoroughfare Standards Rules and Regulations.
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. The Thoroughfare Standards outline the rules for how streets, sidewalks, traffic calming and other street elements are designed. City officials began to evaluate how Plano designed streets in the context of their land use because all streets, regardless of their context, followed the same standards.about how the changes would slow traffic in the area and, ultimately, traffic to their businesses. But city officials say they want to create a more pedestrian-friendly environment that fits in with their vision of where downtown Plano is headed.“It’s really more of a medium and long-term change,” Bell said.
“For smaller streets, currently right now a developer wants to come in and put in an apartment complex or a new office, whatever it may be,” Bell said. “They might have to improve their half of the street to incorporate parking and street trees and other … amenities. But that will be on a property-by-property basis.”
In addition to those who had expressed concerns over the summer, city officials met with a few more business owners. Bell said the feedback has been pretty uniform.“There are a few handful of individuals who were concerned,” Bell said. “Most people we speak to are either neutral or in favor.Myah Taylor. Myah Taylor covers Collin County with emphasis on Plano. She formerly worked as a fall sports intern covering high school football for The Dallas Morning News.
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