Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan is a visionary statement designed to direct future development and redevelopment in Addison by establishing policy goals for land use, transportation and community facilities. The Plan serves to guide the day-to-day actions and decision making of staff and elected officials.
Addison is creating a new Comprehensive Plan that aims to take our community to the next level and guide decisions and investments. The plan will speak to how we make use of and preserve our land, the character and feel of new development, housing, how we get around town, and economic development. It will shape the Addison of the future and build on our renowned reputation, moving us forward as we approach our 100th anniversary.
Inclusive community engagement is a critical part of the planning process to ensure that the Advance Addison 2050 Plan is built upon the input of everyone who loves our community. We want you to get involved and help shape our future!
The end goal is to define the vision for Addison at the next level, so we can continue to be a leader not only in DFW, but nationwide.
Comp Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC)
Residents
Aaron J. Benjamin
Al Cioffi
David Collins
James (Jim) Decuir
Kathryn Eriksen
Susan Halpern
Joseph Hornisher
Liz Oliphant
Conrad Ornstein
Jim Peck
Carol Rennesund
Tyler Sommers
Kathryn Wheeler
Tyler Wright
Planning & Zoning Representative
Denise Fansler
Legacy Members
Al Angell
Tom Braun
Business Representatives
Britton Wells
Kris Brown
Kris Hannon
Mark Godfrey
Patrick Arnzen
Taylor Bowen
Town Staff
Jade Broadnax, AICP (primary contact)
Comprehensive Planning Manager
jbroadnax@addisontx.gov
(972) 450-2820
Lesley Nyp, AICP
Director of Development Services
lnyp@addisontx.gov
(972) 450-2823
Planning & Zoning Commission
Chris DeFrancisco, Chair
Denise Fansler, Vice Chair
Jimmy Barker
Robert Catalani
Diane Chavez
Zach Faircloth
John Meleky
City Council
Bruce Arfsten, Mayor
Eileen Resnik, Mayor Pro Tempore
Guillermo Quintanilla, Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore
Nancy Craig
Darren Gardner
Dan Liscio
Marlin Willesen
Consultant Team
Project Lead
Verdunity- The lead firm responsible for project management, community engagement, and plan design and development. A central tenet of Verdunity’s approach is to provide data, tools, and discussions that help align cities’ development and services with what residents are willing and able to pay for now and in the future. Verdunity staff will lead technical elements related to fiscal analysis, land use and development character, housing, and mobility.
Project Branding, Community Visioning and Engagement
CivicBrand -A successful planning process begins and ends with authentic, effective engagement. CivicBrand will facilitate branding and visioning discussions, create and maintain the project website, and assist with development and execution of community engagement activities to ensure we reach a wide range of the community’s members and stakeholders.
Market Research & Economic Resiliency
Hawes-Hill- A critical element of this planning effort will be to evaluate what current businesses and commercial developments to keep, and what needs to change to retain and attract employers, talent, and residents in the future. Hawes-Hill will conduct market research to understand the current conditions and desired future, and develop recommendations to align public and private investment to create and cultivate the community’s desired outcomes.
Urban Design and Landscape Architecture
Arcadis- Translating the community’s vision and brand into the built environment is where urban design and architecture come into play. For the future of Addison, this means reimagining key corridors and gateways, as well as thinking about how existing office buildings and public spaces may need to evolve. Arcadis will develop concepts and renderings for select catalyst sites and gateway locations.
Parks, Recreation, and Sustainability
110% - specializes in parks and recreation planning with a focus on fiscal sustainability, education, and aligning cities’ service models with available resources. 110% is leading the Park Development Fee study that is running concurrently with the Comprehensive Plan effort, and will coordinate closely with staff and Verdunity to ensure the two projects are well integrated.
