Tucked away next to Harrington Park is a hidden gem in Plano: Sam Johnson Recreation Center. Recently reopened, this space for adults 50+ offers more than you know. Raney Krev, Center Supervisor, joins the podcast with all the details. We bring all of the latest happenings in Plano and take a minute to recognize the incredible Plano athletes making national news.

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WHAT'S NEW: August

Clear the Shelter 2021

Downtown Sessions featuring the Selfless Lovers

Courtyard Texas Music Series with Roger Creager

Online Art Classes

Plano Parks and Recreation

Register for Fall 2021 classes

Resources for Business with the Plano Public Library

Business and Jobseeker Workshops

Neighborhood Leadership Academy

Apply for the Neighborhood Leadership Academy

Smart Energy Loan Program

Gardening Workshops

Shop Across Plano Retail Pass

BEHIND THE SCENES: Sam Johnson Recreation Center with Raney Krev

Sam Johnson Recreation Center

Get a membership

Wellness Center for Older Adults

THOSE OTHER THINGS: Budget time and Plano's Sports Stars

View the FY 2021-22 Recommended Budget and Community Investment Program (CIP)

About this Series:

We know many people are interested in Plano's Comprehensive Plan Review process. While meetings may be difficult to record due to the work session format, we'll do our best to share audio with you here on Inside Plano as a bonus content episode. The audio will be unedited unless there are sections that don't make sense to broadcast. This means you might hear variations in sound levels and the audio will primarily capture the consultant team as they facilitate the committee's work. Any agenda portions of the meeting edited out of the audio broadcast will be indicated in the show notes.

About this Episode:

This bonus episode contains audio from the July 19, 2021 meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission where the Commission reviewed material relating to the Comprehensive Plan review process.

The meeting agenda can be found here.

The meeting can be watched online here.

You can follow the status of the draft plan by visiting the project website: PlanoCompPlanReview.org.

About this Series:

We know many people are interested in Plano's Comprehensive Plan Review process. While meetings may be difficult to record due to the work session format, we'll do our best to share audio with you here on Inside Plano as a bonus content episode. The audio will be unedited unless there are sections that don't make sense to broadcast. This means you might hear variations in sound levels and the audio will primarily capture the consultant team as they facilitate the committee's work. Any agenda portions of the meeting edited out of the audio broadcast will be indicated in the show notes.

About this Episode:

This bonus episode contains the audio from the July 6, 2021 meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee.

The meeting agenda can be found here.

The meeting can be watched online here.

You can follow the status of the draft plan by visiting the project website: PlanoCompPlanReview.org.

Sadly, Winter Storm Uri left a long-lasting impact on Plano's trees. Warmer weather has revealed the extent of the damage to our tree canopy. Plano's Urban Forester, Marc Beaudoing, joins the podcast to help us understand what happened and what we should do next. Of course, we have the latest goings on in Plano along with another surprise: Electric scooters have arrived in town.

This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: July

All American 4th

Online art class

Sensory Friendly Days at the Pools

Plano Parks and Recreation #1 in Texas

Better Money Management

Living Well Series

Neighborhood Leadership Academy

BEHIND THE SCENES: Dead Trees with Marc Beaudoing

Tree removal information and FAQs

Texas tree selector tool

Tree information for Plano residents

Find an arborist

THOSE OTHER THINGS: Budget time and Electric Scooters

City budget process

E-Scooters

It's no surprise to discover roads under construction in Plano. Dan Prendergast joins the podcast to tell Steve and Shannah more about the work under way. Spoiler alert: You'll soon see more asphalt overlays! A new normal is definitely on the horizon, based on the amount of things to see and do in Plano.

This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: June

Doo the Right Thing photo contest submittal

Tips on How to Doo the Right Thing

Sprinkler Spruce Up Series

Submit a yard for the WaterWise Landscape Tour

WaterWise Landscape Tour

COVID Housing Assistance

Courtyard Texas Music Series

Summer Pool Season with Plano Parks and Recreation

Water Watcher tag

Download the new Plano Public Library app

Get a Plano Public Library Card

2021 Bookmark Contest Winners

Coding Camp

BEHIND THE SCENES: Asphalt Overlays and Managing our Roads with Dan Prendergast

Road construction updates (interactive map)

City streets project updates (list)

Ask Plano: How Roads are Repaired

Plano Road Report and Asphalt Overlay

THOSE OTHER THINGS: Thinking about the Future

Legacy Pedestrian Walkway

2021 Library of the Future

You may have noticed construction materials at Davis Library. Brent Bloechle, Davis Library Manager, joins Steve and Shannah to share how your bond dollars are at work. Spring is the perfect time to learn the basics about sprinkler repair. Plus we're celebrating the return of a classic: Summer camps through Plano Parks and Recreation. Download & Listen: https://apple.co/2qngea0

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This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: May

Sprinkler Spruce Up Series

Emergency Home Repair Assistance

Summer 2021 Parks and Recreation Catalog

Recreation Online

3D Printing Services

Intro to 3D Design

BEHIND THE SCENES: Davis Library and Senior Call Service with Brent Bloechle

Davis Library Construction Project

Davis Library

Nearby Library Locations

Sign Up for Senior Bi-Weekly Call Service

THOSE OTHER THINGS: Get Involved

Watch meetings live on the City of Plano YouTube

Plano CARES

Love Where You Live Service Day

About this Series:

We know many people are interested in Plano's Comprehensive Plan Review process. While meetings may be difficult to record due to the work session format, we'll do our best to share audio with you here on Inside Plano as a bonus content episode. The audio will be unedited unless there are sections that don't make sense to broadcast. This means you might hear variations in sound levels and the audio will primarily capture the consultant team as they facilitate the committee's work. Any agenda portions of the meeting edited out of the audio broadcast will be indicated in the show notes.

About this Episode:

This bonus episode contains the audio from the April 27, 2021 meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee.

The meeting agenda can be found here.

The meeting can be watched online here.

During this meeting, the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee approved a draft of the new Comprehensive Plan 2021.

The draft will now be reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission, beginning on May 3, 2021. You can follow the status of the draft plan by watching Planning & Zoning Commission meetings live on PlanoTV.org, the City's Facebook or YouTube channels, or by visiting the project website: PlanoCompPlanReview.org.

About this Series:

We know many people are interested in Plano's Comprehensive Plan Review process. While meetings may be difficult to record due to the work session format, we'll do our best to share audio with you here on Inside Plano as a bonus content episode. The audio will be unedited unless there are sections that don't make sense to broadcast. This means you might hear variations in sound levels and the audio will primarily capture the consultant team as they facilitate the committee's work. Any agenda portions of the meeting edited out of the audio broadcast will be indicated in the show notes.

About this Episode:

This bonus episode contains the audio from the April 13, 2021 meeting of the Comprehensive Plan Review Committee.

The meeting agenda can be found here.

The meeting can be watched online here.

To follow the progress of the Comprehensive Plan Review process, please visit: PlanoCompPlanReview.org/.

Spring has sprung and apparently also the new normal, bringing warmer weather, more vaccine availability and the return of events throughout the city. It's also election season in Plano. In addition to five Council seats, the 2021 Plano Bond Referendum is on the ballot. Budget Director Karen Rhodes-Whitley joins Steve and Shannah to give more information and background on the bond referendum.

This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: April

TEDxPlano

Building Wealth

College Guide to Managing Money

Money Matters for Teens: Build and Use Credit Wisely

Celebrate Trails Day

Apply to join Team Plano

Water My Yard

Spring Watering Guidelines

BEHIND THE SCENES: 2021 Bond Referendum with Karen Rhodes-Whitley

Plano.gov/2021Bond

THOSE OTHER THINGS: Vaccination Rollout Continues

Find a vaccine provider

Arctic temperatures wreaked havoc on Texas, including Plano. The road to recovery will take time. Steve and Shannah give you the latest information on resource to help. Vaccine doses continue to arrive and we have an election on the way. City Secretary Lisa Henderson joins the podcast for an election overview and explains the ins and outs of a Council meeting, including how you can get involved.

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This month's story links:

WHAT'S NEW: March

COVID Vaccine

Plano Recovers

BEHIND THE SCENES: What does the City Secretary Do? with Lisa Henderson

City Secretary

City Council Agendas and Minutes

Elections

Are you registered to vote?

THOSE OTHER THINGS: Fix those Leaks and Taste of Plano

plano.gov/SEEDPrograms

visitplano.com/tasteofplano