The Lewisville community is engaged!

On October 17, 2025

Having worked with the City of Lewisville since 2013, I know how engaged and passionate the Lewisville community is. But it’s always fun to see that enthusiasm reflected in a new way with a different mix of people. I’m delighted to be working with Lewisville, Freese & Nichols and RAYO Consulting on the Lewisville 2035 […]

Medical District Transformation

On October 17, 2025

For many years, my monthly calendar included two breakfast meetings for the Greater Dallas Planning Council (GDPC). As a member, Board member and President in 2004 – 2005, these meetings were a place to connect with friends and colleagues, learn about local initiatives, share my work and contribute to the dialogue about the Dallas area. […]

A New Look at North Texas’ Future

On October 11, 2025

Vision North Texas (VNT) was an innovative public-private-academic partnership, created in 2004 as a forum for discussion about the future growth of the North Texas region. Its first major event, a Regional Visioning Exercise in 2005, brought together stakeholders from the entire region and ended with the conclusion that the people of North Texas want […]

CAPPA Celebrates 10 Years!

On October 11, 2025

October 10, 2025 was a big day for the University of Texas at Arlington – the celebration of 10 years since CAPPA was formed! CAPPA (College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs) was the result of the merger of the School of Urban and Public Affairs (SUPA) and the School of Architecture. It’s been a […]

Congratulations to Silvia E. Vargas, FAICP

On October 1, 2025

The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is the professional institute for APA and oversees professional certification, training and continuing educations. Their election was also recently completed. Silvia E. Vargas, FAICP has been elected as the next AICP Commission President. She is a Principal Planner with Calvin, Giordano & Associates. Silvia and I have known […]

Dallas Leader Elected to APA National Board

On October 1, 2025

The American Planning Association (APA) recently completed its elections for officers. It’s great to see that Emily Liu, FAICP will be serving on the APA Board of Directors in one of the At-Large positions. Emily has had a career studying and working in many places, and last year came to Dallas, where she serves as […]

Karen Walz selected for UTA Advisory Role

On September 25, 2025

The University of Texas at Arlington’s Department of Public Affairs and Planning is revamping its advisory structure beginning in the Fall 2025 semester. Karen Walz FAICP has accepted an invitation to serve on the Advisory Council for the Department’s Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) Program. According to Deden Rukmana, PhD, Professor and Director […]

Community Vision Workshop for Lewisville

On September 19, 2025

The City of Lewisville, Texas adopted its Lewisville 2025 Vision Plan in 2014. Since then, the plan has been a key to Lewisville’s success. Strategic Community Solutions was part of the original consultant team for this plan, and consulted with the City again for its update after five years of progress. That update was slowed […]

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