Land Use Planning Projects
The Sustainable Development land use planning program provides support for a diverse range of mobility options, such as rail, automobiles, bicycling, transit, and walking. Studies range from infrastructure analysis, transit-oriented development station area planning, and market analysis to urban design guidelines and planning for complete streets.
Collin County Mixed-Use Development Study - DRAFT 
In 2020, Collin County and the Cities of Frisco, Plano, Richardson, Allen, McKinney, Garland and Wylie requested assistance from NCTCOG to analyze the traffic impacts of mixed-use developments (MXDs) to help inform development of mixed use in their communities.
The completed study includes findings and recommendations that can be used as a resource for both Collin County and other communities in the region. The draft report is now available for review and feedback. Check out the links below!
- DRAFT Report
- DRAFT Appendices
Questions or comments? Contact Shawn Conrad at sconrad@nctcog.org
Balch Springs Hickory Tree Road Project
NCTCOG partnered with the City of Balch Springs to complete a corridor study of Hickory Tree Road, from Bruton Road to Elam Road (approx. 2 miles). The intent of this project was to provide recommendations to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety and access to destinations on the corridor, provide congestion relief, and support economic development. The Hickory Tree Road Planning Study is now complete and ready for review.
NCTCOG presented the results of the planning study and recommendations at the 3/18/2022 Balch Springs City Council Meeting. The slides from this presentation can be found here.
Hickory Tree Road Planning Study Feedback Opportunity
NCTCOG and the City of Balch Springs hosted an online public engagement opportunity for all residents, visitors, and those employed in the City of Balch Springs to provide feedback on the Hickory Tree Road Planning Study.
The video presentation below reviews the planning study’s activities to date, including field visits and project activities, preliminary survey results, existing conditions on the corridor, major considerations, and preliminary recommendations for the roadway.
Timestamps: Introduction (0:00); Project Background & Goals (1:44): Data Collection/ Existing Conditions (7:24); Major Considerations (16:29); Preliminary Recommendations (19:07); Next Steps (30:46)
Presentation Slides
Links to Accompanying Resources
- Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Demo Video - City of Plano (2 minutes)
- Full Scope Map with Points of Interest
- Pedestrian Refuge Island Potential Placement Map
- Pedestrian Enhancement Recommendations
- Typical Cross-Section Infrastructure Recommendations
Roadway Usage Community Survey Question Results as of September 10, 2021
Stakeholder Meetings
Stakeholder meetings were held on June 29 and June 30 for residents and business owners/tenants who live or conduct business along the study corridor.
Residents Meeting (June 29):
Presentation
Summary
Business Owners/Tenants & Property Owners Meeting (June 30):
Presentation
Summary
Contact: Shawn Conrad
Click on the links below for additional Sustainable Development planning studies.
- Bike/Pedestrian Planning Studies
- TOD Planning Studies
| Project Name [PDF] | Description | City | County | Deliverable [PDF] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis County Sustainable Subdivision Regulations (2012) | Study to improve zoning and building requirements in the rural sections of Ellis County due to prior stormwater flooding | N/A | Ellis | Final Report |
| Project Name [PDF] | Description | City | County | Deliverable [PDF] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Dallas County Infrastructure Analysis (2012) | Framework and implementation program to support growth of Inland Port in Southern Dallas County to spur development. | Dallas, Ferris, Hutchins, Lancaster, Wilmer | Dallas | Final Report |
| Project Name [PDF] | Description | City | County | Deliverable [PDF] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleson TOD Master Plan (2012) | Plan for redevelopment and transportation strategies for the Burleson West TOD District and downtown. | Burleson | Johnson | Final Report |
| West Dallas Signature Point Project (2014) |
Study focusing on public infrastructure needs in the West Dallas area. | Dallas | Dallas | Final Report |
| City Center Development Plan (2014) |
Refinement of the City Center Vision Plan (2010) to develop regulations and development strategies. | Cedar Hill | Dallas | Final Report |
| Cleburne Downtown Master Plan (2014) | Plan providing a vision and roadmap for Downtown Cleburne. | Cleburne | Johnson | Final Report |
| Berry/University Development Plan (2016) |
Plan to transform the Berry Street Corridor into a walkable, transit-oriented, mixed-use community. |
Fort Worth | Tarrant | Final Report |
| Forest-Jupiter Transit-Oriented Redevelopment Plan (2013) |
Redevelopment plan addressing existing conditions within three Targeted Investment Areas in the Forest-Jupiter Transit-Oriented Redevelopment District. | Garland | Dallas | Final Report |
| Downtown Wylie Strategic Plan (2021) | Strategic plan for enhancing multimodal transportation and economic development in Downtown Wylie. | Wylie | Collin | Final Report |
| Project Name [PDF] | Description | City | County | Deliverable [PDF] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Tree Road Planning Study (2022) | Study providing recommendations to enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety and access to destinations on the corridor, provide congestion relief, and support economic development. | Balch Springs | Dallas | Final Report |
| LBJ Skillman Urban Planning Initiative (2014) | Analysis of strategic opportunity vision areas resulting from reclaimed land after reconstruction of the IH 635 and Skillman Street interchange. | Dallas | Dallas | Final Report |
| State Highway 5 Corridor Context Sensitive Master Plan (2014) | Study investigating ways to revitalize the SH 5 corridor into a context-sensitive urban thoroughfare. | McKinney | Dallas | Final Report |
| Northwest Highway and Preston Road Area Plan (2016) | Study examining existing conditions, future needs, and recommended improvements in the Northwest Highway and Preston Road area. | Dallas | Dallas | Final Report |
| State Highway 183 Corridor Master Plan, Phase I - River Oaks Blvd. (2016) | Plan using context-sensitive design principles for SH 183 from SH 199 to the Trinity River to improve multimodal options and enhance livability in communities surrounding the NAS Fort Worth JRB. | River Oaks | Tarrant | Final Report |
| State Highway 183 Corridor Master Plan, Phase II -Trinity River to IH 30 (2018) | Plan using context-sensitive design principles for SH 183 from the Trinity River to I-30 to improve multimodal options, livability, and access to the NAS Fort Worth JRB. | Westworth Village, White Settlement, Fort Worth | Tarrant | Final Report |
| State Highway 199 (Jacksboro Highway) Corridor Master Plan (2017) |
Corridor master plan providing context-sensitive principles and recommendations to improve livability, provide transportation options, and improve drainage in the SH 199 corridor. | Lake Worth, Sansom Park, Fort Worth, River Oaks | Tarrant | Final Report Volume I Volume II Volume III Volume IV |
| Project Name [PDF] | Description | City | County | Deliverable [PDF] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachman Lake Area Planning Study (2022) | Study addressing safety projects, access to parks and trails, access to Love Field, and other transportation projects in the Bachman Lake/Northwest Highway area. | Dallas | Dallas | Final Report |
| UNT Dallas Area Context Sensitive Transportation Study (2011) | Plan for roadway options and a bicycle and pedestrian network in the area around UNT-Dallas. | Dallas | Dallas | Final Report |
| Garland Road Vision Study (2010) | Study addressing circulation, land use development, and strategic opportunities for redevelopment catalyst areas. | Dallas | Dallas | Final Report |
| Evans & Rosedale Area Housing Study and Design Guidelines (2009) | Urban village standards and guidelines for prototypical housing plans to redevelop aging, historic housing in the Evans/Rosedale area. | Fort Worth | Tarrant | Final Report |
| Hurst-Bellaire Sustainable Redevelopment Plan (2009) | Plan analyzing redevelopment scenarios for the Bellaire Area focusing on arts district and public places. | Hurst | Tarrant | Final Report |
| Discover Division: Division Street Corridor Strategy (2012) | Land use, transportation, design, and funding options to reshape Division Street into a mixed-use corridor. | Arlington | Tarrant | Final Report |
| Dallas Preston Center Garage Study (2020) | Feasibility study for underground garage with at-grade park and other potential options to replace the existing Preston Center garage. | Dallas | Dallas | Final Report |
| Transit-Oriented Development Plan (2009) | Plan for redeveloping light industrial uses near the Richland Hills Trinity Railway Express station. | Richland Hills | Tarrant | Final Report |