Inside Plano, The City Podcast

Latest Episodes:

#70: Inside the Ask Plano Mailbox Jan 02, 2024

Show notes

Each month the City receives questions through the website, email and social media. Steve and Shannah open up the Ask Plano inbox to answer some frequently asked questions.

This month's story links:

Building Permits

Traffic Management

Signal Lights

Property Tax Exemptions

Over 65 Exemption: Collin County Central Appraisal District

Over 65 Exemption: Denton County Central Appraisal District

Contact Planning & Zoning Commissioners

Make a Public Information Request

Stay Up-to-Date with Zoning Cases

Parker Road Construction

Construction in Plano

Lost and Found Animals

Jack Carter Park Construction

Contact City of Plano with Questions

Get Help with the FixIt Plano App

Left Turn Signals

Flushing Fire Hydrants

Report a Temporary Cable

City of Plano YouTube channel

#69: Serving Plano's Senior Adults Dec 01, 2023

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"Senior adults" are not who you might think they are based on previous generations. Adults over 50 are working longer, maintaining busy lifestyles and are active in the community. Plano is here to meet their needs! Marny Tackett joins the podcast to talk about how Plano works to meet the needs of our senior adult community.

This month's story links:

BEHIND THE SCENES: Senior Adult Resources with Marny Tackett

Senior Advisory Board

Sam Johnson Recreation Center

Purchase a membership to Sam Johnson Recreation Center or an all-facility membership

Helpful community resources for senior adults in Plano

Resources and services provided by the City for senior adults

Subscribe to SAGE email newsletter

#68: Keeping up with Plano's buildings Nov 01, 2023

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What comes to mind when we say "Think of a city-owned building in Plano." Was it a fire station, recreation center, library or maybe even the Municipal Center? The City owns a lot of buildings and it's a full-time job to make sure these taxpayer resources stay in good working condition. Paul Kunze joins the podcast to talk about City buildings and projects you might want to know more about.

This month's story links:

BEHIND THE SCENES: Facilities Management with Paul Kunze

Facilities Management Division

City Facilities Map

City Council Chamber project

Community Investment Project status report

How to bid on projects

#67: How Plano Learns from Experience Oct 01, 2023

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Emergencies rarely give advanced warning. That's why Plano prioritizes preparation efforts. Nick Robison joins the podcast to talk about an important aspect of emergency management: After Action Reviews. A key part of how Plano learns & improves happens after an emergency occurs. Download & Listen: https://apple.co/2qngea0

This month's story links:

BEHIND THE SCENES: Emergency Management and After Action Reviews with Nick Robison

Plano Emergency Management

FEMA

CERT – Community Emergency Response Team

Emergency Operations Center

#66: How traffic management keeps Plano moving Sep 01, 2023

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If you've ever wished you could sit down with the person in charge of traffic signals, do we ever have a podcast episode for you! Brian Shewski, Transportation Engineering Manager, joins the podcast to talk about how Plano approaches traffic management. Despite what you might think while sitting at a red light, helping you get more easily from here to there is his team's goal.

This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: September

Plano 150

School zones

BEHIND THE SCENES: Transportation Management with Brian Shewski

Traffic and Transportation Division

Traffic signals

Speed bump program

Request a school zone

Traffic volume

Traffic support services

US 75 Technology Lane project

Presentation of the FY 2023-24 Recommended Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program (bonus episode) Aug 04, 2023

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

This August and 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 26, 2022 City Council meeting when the FY 2023-2024 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were presented to Council.

Links to documents mentioned in the presentation:

Key dates in the budget process:

August 14

Presentation of Proposed Community Investment Program to the City Council.
Public Hearing on Operating Budget and Community Investment Program.
Discuss proposed Tax Rate for publication of notice
Approval of Appraisal Roll.

August 19

City Council Budget Work Session including Grants Discussion

August 22

Budget Town Hall Meeting

August 28

Public Hearing - TBD

September 11

City Council adopts Operating Budget, Community Investment Program and sets Tax Rate.
Public Hearing on Tax Rate

October 1

New fiscal year begins

#65: Loving our neighborhoods - and our neighbors! Aug 01, 2023

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Do you know your neighbor? Have you ever wondered why some neighborhoods seem to be full of activities and wished yours could be the same? Keisha Cyriaano, Neighborhood Engagement Manager, joins the podcast to share ways Plano partners with residents to create beautiful, engaged, safe and thriving neighborhoods.

This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: August

Great Plano Pools

Library Activities

BEHIND THE SCENES: Love Where You Live with Keisha Cyriaano

BEST Neighborhoods Team

Love Where You Live

Block Party Resources

Reserve the Block Party Trailer

Reserve the Pop Up Theater

Neighborhood Resources

#64: Do you Dink? Meeting the Pickleball Demand Jul 01, 2023

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Pickleball is all the rage and Plano is rallying to meet the demand. Susie Hergenrader, Assistant Director of Recreation Services, joins the podcast to share the creative solutions Plano is implementing to ensure everyone can find a place to dink.

This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: July

150 Ways to Have Summer Fun

BEHIND THE SCENES: Pickleball with Susie Hergenrader

Plano Parks and Recreation

Pickeball at Plano Sports Authority

Get a Rec Membership

LIGHTNING ROUND

Find a Court

Supplies and more at Highpoint Tennis Center

#63: You Can Make a Difference in Plano Jun 01, 2023

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Happy 150th Birthday Plano! We're not stopping our celebrations with our Big June 3rd Birthday Party. This month we're launching a special initiative to celebrate what truly makes Plano special – our community and its spirit of giving back through volunteer service. Corina Sadler, Volunteer Resources Supervisor, joins us with all of the details about 150 Acts of Service and how you can get involved. Download & Listen: https://apple.co/2qngea0

This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: June

Plano 150

BEHIND THE SCENES: 150 Acts of Service with Corina Sadler

Volunteers in Plano (VIP)

VIP 2022 Annual Report

150 Acts of Service

LIGHTNING ROUND

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Student Internships

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Plano Volunteer Handbook

#62: Why Plano is the Business Capital of North Texas May 01, 2023

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We've all seen the construction cranes on sites around Plano. For a city that's about to celebrate 150 years, we're certainly not showing any signs of slowing down. Doug McDonald, Director of Economic Development and Peter Braster, Director of Special Projects to join us for a conversation about what the City sees in the market and projects underway. They'll also answer your frequently asked questions about development.

This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: May

State of the City

BEHIND THE SCENES: Inside Development with Doug McDonald and Peter Braster

Plano Economic Development

Special Projects in Plano

LIGHTNING ROUND

Plano Community Profile

Progress Report

Development timeline

Development maps

Zoning and land development