Inside Plano, The City Podcast

Plano's arts and culture are taking center stage! In this month's episode, we explore the city's first Cultural Arts Master Plan. Michelle Hawkins joins the show to discuss why it matters, the vision for creativity in our community, and how you can get involved.

This month's story links:

INSIDE PLANO: Plano's Cultural Arts Master Plan with Michelle Hawkins

Cultural Arts Master Plan

Have you noticed all the construction at the Plano Event Center? We're on a mission to learn what's on the way for this iconic venue. Mark Jarrell joins the show to give us a preview of the big changes on the way at Plano Event Center.

Watch this episode on YouTube.

This month's story links:

INSIDE PLANO: Plano Event Center with Mark Jarrell

Plano Event Center

Envision Oak Point special use plan

Map of projects underway in Plano

This year we've explored ways Plano is investing in the community. Today's show dives into a new tool implemented by Plano's City Council focusing on our retail spaces. Peter Braster joins the show to talk about the retail rehabilitation program.

This month's story links:

INSIDE PLANO: Retail Rehabilitation Program with Peter Braster

Special Projects

Contact Peter Braster

Show recording location: Green Vine Market

Businesses are a key part of Plano. Today we wanted to focus on some ways that Plano engages with our business community that you might not be aware of. Kristin Linscott and Eric Bullock join the show to explain the way the Plano Public Library supports businesses and job seekers.

This month's story links:

INSIDE PLANO: Business Resources at Plano Public Library with Kristin Linscott and Eric Bullock

• Plano Public Library
• Business resources through the Library
• SCORE Mentoring
• Check out the Plano Library Learns blog for information on classes, programs and databases
• Foundation Directory Online for non-profits
• Find an upcoming networking event
• Request an outreach visit
• Listen to the Plano Library Learns podcast
• Get a library card

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

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

Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 26, 2024, City Council meeting when the following items related to the FY 2024-2025 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were discussed:

• Public Hearing on Operating Budget and Community Investment Program.
• Discussion and Direction regarding FY 2024-25 Recommended Budget.

You can review the budget online at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget.

You can submit questions to [email protected]. Answers will be posted on Mondays at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget.

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

July through September, we release all budget-related City Council and Town Hall meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast.

Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 22, 2024, Budget Town Hall.

You can review the budget online at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget.

You can submit questions to [email protected]. Answers will be posted on Mondays at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget.

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

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

Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 15, 2024, City Council Work Session when the following items related to the FY 2024-2025 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were discussed:

• Grant funding requests
• Revenues: Ad Valorem Tax Base, Tax Rate, Sales Tax, Water & Sewer rate increase, Evironmental Waste Services rate increase.
• Community Investment Program.
• Proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate.

You can review the budget online at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget.

You can submit questions to [email protected]. Answers will be posted on Mondays at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget.

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

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

Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 12, 2024, City Council meeting when the following items related to the FY 2024-2025 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were discussed:

• Public Hearing on Operating Budget and Community Investment Program.
• Approval of Appraisal Roll.
• Discussion of proposed tax rate for publication of notice.
• Presentation of Proposed Community Investment Program to the City Council.

You can review the budget online at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget.

You can submit questions to [email protected]. Answers will be posted on Mondays at plano.gov/RecommendedBudget.

Have you visited Plano's Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve?

Plano's largest park is 800 acres. Trail lovers will enjoy the nearly eight miles of concrete trails and five miles of soft surface trails located along Rowlett Creek. Bring your own kayak, canoe or SUP and enjoy paddling around the park's pond. Zipline through the forest canopy and over the creek beds. Nature lovers will enjoy a day of bird watching and wildlife tours in this certified Audubon Cooperative sanctuary. The Nature and Retreat Center is the perfect venue for corporate meetings, special events and retreats. Kelley Crimmins joins Plano Mayor Summer Intern Alexa on a walk-and-talk through Oak Point Park in this bonus episode.

Links in this episode

Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve

The Nature and Retreat Center

Go Ape Zipline

You may have noticed a lot of construction projects happening in our parks right now. From trail extensions to erosion control, and playground replacement to recreation center renovations, Renee Jordan joins the show to give us an update.

This month's story links:

INSIDE PLANO: Parks and Recreation Projects with Renee Jordan

Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program

Plano Parks and Recreation

Active projects in Plano Parks and Recreation

Tom Muhlenbeck Recreation Center Renovation

Plano's trail system