Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Feb. 10, according to a city news release. The committee will work with staff and city leaders to focus on undeveloped land and long-term value, redevelopment and established neighborhoods.
Frisco’s comprehensive plan was last updated in 2015 and serves as a guide for the city’s future growth. The plan includes the future land use plan, thoroughfare plan, parks and open space master plan, according to Frisco’s website.
The committee will be composed of 23 members. Frisco City Council will appoint 17 people including three who had previously served on the 2015 committee. Representatives from selected city boards, the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and Frisco ISD will serve in the remaining spots.
Once appointed, the committee will begin working in March. The committee’s recommendations will be presented to the Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission and city council by the first quarter of 2025, according to the news release.
Applicants will be asked about their vision for Frisco’s future and how their skill set qualifies them for the committee. City leaders plan to appoint members who will represent residents from different parts of Frisco.
The committee will address aging populations, future land uses, walkability, connectivity, mobility, transportation policies and more, according to the news release.
“Given recent corporate relocations and other major, commercial development announcements, we’d like the committee members’ help to refine our vision for the future,” said Development Services Director John Lettelleir in a statement. “We’ll also be developing policies for zoning and development considerations.”
In a statement, Mayor Jeff Cheney highlighted Frisco’s growing population. He encouraged people to apply and if they are not appointed, to attend the public meetings and provide feedback.
“We applaud city councils and staffs, past and present, for the thoughtful planning and visioning over the years,” Cheney said. “But we also credit our volunteers who provide invaluable feedback and perspective that we just can’t provide in our positions.”
Committee members must live or do business in Frisco, according to the news release. Interested participants can apply here.
