Development Workshop November 11, 2013
Vision Support the rural landscape Help existing places thrive Create great new places Troy, TX Comprehensive Plan
Area 8 miles of IH-35 maximum or 85,000 linear feet both sides
Project Goals Stimulate Investment and Revenue Growth Strengthen Community Image and Identity – A Stronger Sense of Place Emphasize Quality and Sustainable Development Build Local Ownership and Involvement Get the Right Implementation Tools 8 miles, make ‘em count
Development Tools Planning Zoning & Uses that Draw People Historic Preservation Signs Economic Development Funding Landscaping & Decorations Architecture Transportation Personnel
Regulation “Hard rules are okay, as long as we know what they are.” Rick Duggan, Schlosser Development
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Design Standards Cities can regulate aesthetics Create or perpetuate a look Exterior Design Standards and Planned Development Districts
Design Standards Before
Design Standards After
Development Tools Planning Zoning & Uses that Draw People Historic Preservation Signs Economic Development Funding Landscaping & Decorations Architecture Transportation Personnel
Thank You