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Discuss and provide feedback regarding the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, including prioritizing implementation projects and tracking implementation metrics.
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BACKGROUND:
This item is being brought forward at the request of Councilmember Merritt. On August 1, 2023, the City Council approved the Farmers Branch 2045 Plan (Comprehensive Plan) to establish a clear vision and values for the City's development over the next two decades. This plan outlines a land use, development, and redevelopment strategy to maximize existing infrastructure and community assets to meet long-term needs through infill, targeted redevelopment, and neighborhood revitalization projects.
Since its adoption, the Comprehensive Plan (the "Plan") has been a crucial reference for the Council in reviewing rezoning applications and guiding City-initiated projects. For instance, the Trails Master Plan Update (also known as the Active Transportation Plan) process has aimed to stay in line with the Plan. Projects that adhere to this plan, like the Trails Master Plan Update, will contribute to realizing the residents' vision.
The Plan also outlines key values and a vision that requires proactive support and action for realization. It includes implementing projects to advance these values and vision, encompassing various City endeavors like policy initiatives, partnerships, and capital projects. These projects, ranging from one-time efforts like creating a conceptual master plan for a catalyst site to longer-term programs like a safe streets campaign, aim to align the City with its vision progressively. Each project is assigned a timeline-short-term (0-7 years), mid-term (8-14 years), or long-term (15-20 years)-to guide initiation post-adoption of the Plan.
The Staff has compiled two tables (Attachments 1 and 2) grouping implementation projects from the Plan based on suggested timelines (short-term and mid- to long-term). These tables also include additional information on prog...
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