Carrying the city into an era of sustainable growth while preserving its history

Farmers Branch Comprehensive Plan

Farmers Branch, like many inner-ring suburbs, faces a variety of challenges in continuing to grow and thrive in the competitive Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. As it reaches the limits on available land that can be developed, the success of the city depends on calculated land redevelopment, preservation of the unique character, and repurposing existing infrastructure to meet new needs. We are currently developing an updated comprehensive plan to guide future long-term development and redevelopment efforts.

Our engagement efforts include a robust combination of online and in person participation opportunities during each project phase. The plan includes an emphasis on closing housing gaps and developing ways to increase equity in housing—the goal is to create opportunities for those who work in the city to be able to also afford to live there. In addition, our team will outline new complete street strategies to improve mobility for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians while increasing safety.

Upon completion, our comprehensive plan will enable the City to pivot towards future growth that will be increasingly dependent on redeveloping older underutilized properties and repurposing existing infrastructure. It will provide the policy basis and strategic direction for regulatory changes through zoning and thoroughfare amendments, as well as infrastructure capital planning initiatives.