Vision for Southeast Denton
"Our vision for Southeast Denton is a harmonious future that ensures a diverse, resilient, and inclusive community for generations to come. We will be a vibrant community that the City cultivates trust with, that cherishes and preserves our rich Black history and culture, discourages gentrification, ensures shared prosperity, and elevates the overall quality of life through strategis investments."
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Small Business Bootcamp
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Attend three 2-hour classes to obtain your Completion Certificate. CLICK HERE to register for this FREE Small Business Bootcamp by October 28, 2024 to learn simple steps to starting a business.
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Juneteenth 2024 - Strategies & Implementation
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The Southeast Denton Area Plan project team attended the 2024 Denton Juneteenth Celebration on June 14th-15th, at Fred Moore Park (501 S Bradshaw St, Denton, TX 76205) to chat about the strategies and specific actions proposed to help achieve the vision and goals of the Southeast Denton community:
Goal 1 - Build Trust within the Community and with the City as a whole.
- Strategy 1.1 - Develop and implement an Anti-displacement Action Plan specific to the Southeast Denton study area to support housing stability for both renters and homeowners.
- Strategy 1.2 - Create and implement a City Communication Strategy specific to Southeast Denton study area.
- Strategy 1.3 - Develop a program to recruit more participants for Denton 360 program from Southeast Denton study area.
Goal 2 - Honor the culture and heritage of Southeast Denton
- Strategy 2.1 - Use Historic Preservation tools and programs, especially conservation districts to recognize the built environment and the families who created it.
- Strategy 2.2 - Develop and implement a Southeast Denton History and Cultural Roots Preservation Program to recognize the culture and the families who created it.
Goal 3 - Invest in Economic Prosperity
- Strategy 3.1 - Develop and implement People-Based Economic Development specific to the Southeast Denton study area.
- Strategy 3.2 - Develop and implement Place-Based Economic Development specific to the Southeast Denton study area.
- Strategy 3.3 - Establish a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) to spur community investment, reduce taxes, and increase affordable housing and economic opportunities in Southeast Denton.
Goal 4 - Strengthen Neighborhoods
- Strategy 4.1 - Establish overlay districts to protect existing neighborhood scale and character.
- Strategy 4.2 - Adjust the proposed future land uses in the Denton 2040 Comprehensive Plan for Southeast Denton to match the future land uses shown on the "Proposed Future Land Uses" map and implement these land use recommendations through rezoning.
- Strategy 4.3 - Establish a Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) in Southeast Denton Study Area.
- Strategy 4.4 - Increase access to capital in Southeast Denton study area by creating a consortium of banks for mortgage lending.
- Strategy 4.5 - Coordinate with Denton Independent School District (DISD) to ensure the Southeast Denton study area schools serve as neighborhood schools. (added as a result of the engagement at the 2024 Juneteenth celebration)
Goal 5 - Elevate the quality of Public Amenities and Infrastructure
- Strategy 5.1 - Upgrade the existing parks in Southeast Denton to higher-quality parks.
- Strategy 5.2 - Enhance the physical quality of public infrastructure through stormwater management systems in the Southeast Denton study area.
- Strategy 5.3 - Enhance programming and City-sponsored events in existing parks and recreation centers in Southeast Denton.
Goal 6 - Create a safe and connected, multi modal travel system
- Strategy 6.1 - Improve street network to prioritize connectivity and multi-modal connections.
- Strategy 6.2 - Enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety at intersections.
- Strategy 6.3 - Develop a network of trails through the existing open spaces and drainage easements to connect residential, commercial, and public places (parks, schools, etc.) to form an active transportation network both within and outside Southeast Denton.
If you are not able to join us this weekend, keep an eye on the Key Dates section for future opportunities to view these strategies, track upcoming public hearings and, finally, be there for the adoption of the Southeast Denton Area Plan!!
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Desired Outcomes & Project Goals
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During the Southeast Denton Area Plan project's 8-month-long community engagement period, the SEDAP project team received feedback from Southeast Denton residents and stakeholders that can be summarized by the following Desired Outcomes:
- A fair share of political, economic, and social investment from the City
- A community that celebrates its Black cultural roots
- A variety of housing types and pricing options to allow a diverse range of ages and incomes to call this area home
- A safe, accessible, and connected network for all modes of travel
- Public spaces and amenities (parks, programming, activities) that are equitable
These desired outcomes informed the following Goals:
- Building Trust within the community and with the City as a whole
- Honoring the Culture and Heritage of Southeast Denton
- Investing in Economic Prosperity
- Strengthening Neighborhoods and Housing Affordability
- Elevating the quality of public infrastructure
- Creating a safe and connected, multi modal travel system
These desired outcomes and goals were discussed, refined, and validated during the February 15, 2024 Southeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee meeting. Based on the Desired Outcomes and Goals, as well as the SEDAP Project Team's analysis of Existing Conditions, the SEDAP Project Team recommends a series of Strategies. Click here to review and provide feedback on the Recommended Strategies.
Once there is a consensus on the Recommended Strategies, the project team will propose action steps for the implementation of the recommended strategies.
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Visual Preference Surveys
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The Southeast Denton Area Plan project team is gearing up for a series of intercept surveys to get your feedback on specific housing, commercial, and roadway designs. The project team wants to know which housing styles you would like to see in your neighborhood, what is the community's prefered scale and style of commercial development, and which street sections are ideal for future mobility within and around Southeast Denton.
Find us at some of your favorite Southeast Denton locations:
American Legion Hall Senior Center
629 Lakey Street
October 25, 2023
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
MLK Recreation Center
1300 Wilson Street
October 25, 2023
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
La Sabrocita
201 Dallas Drive
October 28, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Having received your feedback at the Visioning Workshop, the project team has prepared a lookbook with images of different housing, commercial, and roadway designs. Please stop by to vote on the images that you feel best fit the vision for the future of Southeast Denton!
