The plan, approved in June, updates one from 2018 and will help steer the town’s growth—while preserving its history—over the next several years.
“It’s really putting that heavier commercial and real estate development out [near Interstate] 35,” Bradford said.
Maintaining open spaces and rural aesthetics were priorities when drafting the new plan, in addition to enhancing neighborhoods, bolstering long-term stability and ensuring new development complements the town’s character, he said.
About the plan
The comprehensive plan focuses on multiple elements, including future land use and thoroughfare and corridor design. The plan is expected to remain in place for five to 10 years, said Nabila Nur, community development director for the town.
The town’s growth since 2018 was one of the reasons for the update, Nur said.
“[Residents are] going to continue to see our emphasis on preserving ... all those things that attracted people to Argyle,” Bradford said.
Nur added that the plan will help developers understand the town’s vision and needs when pitching or building a project.
“My primary concerns [when helping draft the plan] were for the location of commercially zoned property, maintaining a rural feel as residential expanded and the growing traffic issues,” Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee member John Critz said.
A closer look
“Our goal is to work with Denton County, Northlake and [the Texas Department of Transportation] to prioritize [managing that area],” he said. “It’s going to be a challenge over the next few years as each of these roadway projects get underway.”
While the plan looks at adding park spaces, Bradford said it will be a challenge to create new parks as there’s not a lot of undeveloped land left in Argyle. He added town leaders are working with developers to explore ways to incorporate park spaces into their designs.
Zooming in
Nur said she hopes that when developers come into Argyle, they will see the comprehensive plan and realize town officials have a vision to include green and gathering spaces designated for the community.
Angie Mastrocola, senior vice president for Hillwood Communities and project manager for the nearby Harvest by Hillwood development, said her company appreciates any opportunity to “collaborate with cities to help them understand the benefits of high-quality new home communities so they can manage their growth long-term.”
What's next?
The plan’s effects will play out over a number of years as growth continues.
Town leaders said amendments, modifications and refinements will be needed to keep the plan current, and a major update of the plan will be needed every five years. The CPAC may also meet to review the implementation status of the actions identified in the plan.
Nur said there are ways of seeing how the plan will come into effect.
“Any zoning case that comes to us, we’re going to refer to the [comprehensive] plan more and more to make sure it affirms the vision that we have set,” she said.
One development that is coming, Argyle Landing, is a mixed-use development near I-35 that will bring 198 single-family homes and a couple of commercial pads, Nur told •Community Impact• in January.
Sally Aldridge, president and CEO of the Metroport Chamber, which includes Argyle, said the new plan will not have an immediate impact as commercial growth for the remaining portion of town will take a few years.
