Inside Plano, The City Podcast

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#88: Digging into the details about Plano's roads Sep 01, 2025

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With numerous road projects underway and a significant bond proposal on the horizon, we've brought our Public Works and Engineering departments back to the podcast. Join Abby, Caleb, Shannah and Steve for a discussion about the latest developments in Plano's infrastructure.

This month's story links:

INSIDE PLANO: Road updates with Abby Owens and Caleb Thornhill

Plano Engage

Community Investment Program map

Budget discussions at August 25, 2025, City Council meeting Aug 29, 2025

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We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano.

This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast.

Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 25, 2025, City Council meeting when Council discussed adn gave direction regarding the Proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate.

Budget work session on August 14, 2025 Aug 17, 2025

Show notes

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano.

This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast.

Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 14, 2025, City Council budget work session.

Budget discussions at August 11, 2025, City Council meeting Aug 14, 2025

Show notes

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano.

This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast.

Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 11, 2025, City Council meeting when the proposed Community Investment Program was presented, and Council approved the Appraisal Roll and discussed the proposed tax rate for publication of notice.

#87: Update on the State of Business in Plano Aug 01, 2025

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It's been a year since our last deep dive into the major redevelopment projects shaping our city. Doug McDonald and Peter Braster return to the show to discuss the latest on Collin Creek and a new retail rehabilitation project. We'll also talk about the health of the business market in Plano.

This month's story links:

INSIDE PLANO: Business in Plano with Doug McDonald and Peter Braster

Economic Development in Plano

Special Projects in Plano

Presentation of the FY 2025-26 Recommended Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program Jul 31, 2025

Show notes

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano.

This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast.

Today's bonus episode features audio from the July 30, 2025, City Council meeting when the City Manager's Recommended FY 2025-2026 City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were presented to Council.

#86: Saying farewell to Plano's first-ever Director of Media Relations Jul 19, 2025

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At the end of July, Plano's first-ever Director of Media Relations retires. In this episode of Inside Plano, we sit down with Steve Stoler to visit about his experience working for the City of Plano.

#85: Details about the 2025 Bond Referendum Apr 01, 2025

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In this episode of Inside Plano, we're providing information on the upcoming Bond Referendum. Comprehensive information about the bond can be found at plano.gov/2025bond.

Presentation of the Draft Cultural Arts Master Plan (Bonus Episode) Mar 07, 2025

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We want you to be informed about the City of Plano's Cultural Arts Master Plan process.

Today's bonus episode features audio from the Monday, March 3, 2025 community presentation of the draft Cultural Arts Master Plan.

#84: Why is the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center closed? Mar 01, 2025

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Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center has closed for renovation. In this month's episode, we go behind the construction fencing to talk about the improvements underway.

This month's story links:

INSIDE PLANO: Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center

Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center – project website

Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center – general center information

Parks and Recreation master plan

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