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NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
Description
As Plano continues to grow and pressure increases on older, potentially
“Integrating rapid growth historic resources to scrape and rebuild, consideration must also be given to
of apartments and how existing neighborhoods can be stabilized. When neighborhoods are left
millennials in this city. vulnerable to development pressures, the likelihood increases that people will
Need to find compelling be pushed out of their homes due to rising property taxes and home values,
reasons for these groups that buildings fall into disrepair, and that demolition of historic resources
becomes the only option.
to be interested in
preservation.” Preserving historic resources maintains a variety of housing sizes, styles and
- Online survey participant prices, offering choice and affordability. Preserving and renovating historic
resources can also accommodate those with special needs, supporting Plano
Tomorrow’s “Special Housing Needs Policy” that encourages senior and special
needs housing to be provided through inclusive regulations. Additional tools
Plano Tomorrow to encourage increased densities and compatible new development will also
Information on Plano Tomorrow’s be crucial to explore.
special housing needs is available at:
Conservation districts, a zoning-based preservation tool, can also help stabilize
http://www.planotomorrow.org/ neighborhoods. Often referred to as “historic preservation lite,” this tool focuses
on shaping the character of new development through design standards and/
or guidelines that apply in addition to base zoning standards. This strategy is
appropriate where residents seek some protection, but historic designation is
not appropriate or desired. More information about conservation districts can
be found in the Survey Recommendations Section on page 72-73.
Summary of Issues
A Increasing property values may force out long-time residents.
A Increasing redevelopment puts pressure on historic neighborhoods.
A Obstacles to aging in place.
A Incompatible development in and around historic neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Stabilization Policy Statement
Explore new policies and regulations that will maintain historic neighborhoods
as livable, affordable, and inclusive communities.
Recommendations
A Provide property owners in historic neighborhoods with information about
Neighborhood stabilization occurs when homes of tax breaks, grant programs and other financial incentives that encourage the
a variety of sizes, styles and prices are maintained, maintenance, rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of historic properties.
offering choice and affordability throughout the Support programs that keep older established neighborhoods stable and
community. A accessible.
A Through the design review process, work with developers of new
developments near historic neighborhoods to minimize negative impacts
and encourage compatible development where appropriate.
A Consider regulations to permit the use of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
where appropriate and provide educational information to property owners
on the benefits of ADUs in neighborhood stabilization efforts.
A Enable historic houses to be retrofitted with materials and technologies that
support residents of all ages and abilities, such as ADA compliant ramps and
universal design.
A Encourage single-family as the predominant use in historic neighborhoods.
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