Future Forney

In this episode, we talk about fiscal stewardship and the role it plays in the Comprehensive Planning process as well as what that means for Forney. 

This episode features:

• Felix Landry, Urbex Solutions
• Brennan Kane, HALFF
• Ryan Short, CivicBrand

In this episode, we talk about community character and what that means for Forney and the process of identifying and protecting community character as part of the Comprehensive Plan process. 

This episode features:

• Kendall Nobles, Spellman Museum of Forney History
• Ricky Hoelscher, City of Forney
• Carnell Brame, HALFF
• Ryan Short, CivicBrand

In Episode 3 of Future Forney we discuss transportation and mobility and the many different entities and networks that all work together to create our transportation system. The panel discusses the role of the comprehensive plan and key areas of focus within the city.

Episode guests: Karl Zoon with City of Forney, Kyle Rouvaldt with the City of Forney, Peter Morgan with the City of Forney, and Ryan Short with CivicBrand. 

In Episode 2 of Future Forney we discuss economic development and the many opportunities, trends, and challenges that Forney has. The panel discusses the role the comprehensive plan and land use play in economic development.  

Episode guests:

• Lynn Spencer, Forney EDC
• Jason Claunch, Catalyst Commercial
• Peter Morgan, City of Forney
• Ryan Short, CivicBrand

Welcome to episode 1 of the Future Forney Podcast!  In this episode, we talk about what a comprehensive plan is and dive into some of the many topics, opportunities and challenges that are specific to Forney, TX.  We discuss growth, the role of public engagement, understanding the ETJ and city limits, implementation and the project timeline. 

Guests on this episode:

• Peter Morgan - Director of Community Development, City of Forney
• Zahnd Schlensker - City Council, City of Forney
• Brennan Kane - Director of Planning, HALFF & Associates
• Ryan Short - CEO, CivicBrand