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Presentation of the 2024 Richard R. Lillie, FAICP Planning Excellence Program Certificate of Achievement to the Planning Department.
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REQUESTOR:
Economic Development, Tourism, and Planning Department.
BACKGROUND:
The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association presents to the City of Farmers Branch the 2024 Certificate of Achievement for the Richard R. Lillie, FAICP Planning Excellence Program. This program recognizes planning excellence in municipalities throughout the State, including professional planning standards demonstrated by planning staff and support exhibited by the City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission. The goals of the program include:
• Increasing community awareness of the importance of planning,
• Recognizing planning departments that meet certain professional requirements,
• Recognizing planning efforts that have achieved community support,
• Encouraging the funding of professional training for Planning Commissioners and staff; and
• Aiding economic development and community image.