Draft Vision Statement

"Our vision for Northeast Denton is to maintain a sustainable community that prioritizes environmental preservation, preservation of historic spaces, healthy recreation, and the rural character of the area. We are committed to providing rural housing (2-5 acre lots) and development options that are consistent with the standards outlined in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

To quote the Community Vision Statement in the Denton Comprehensive Plan regarding the ‘rural fringe’ in which the Northeast Denton study area sits in our rural fringe areas of the city and the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) we see conservation development which retains rural character, protects open space and greenways.

Our vision recognizes the special and sensitive environmental realities of Northeast Denton, including the invaluable Greenbelt and crucial Watershed. It recognizes the historic significance of Hartlee Field and aims to preserve and highlight the airfield. It recognizes the way Northeast Denton is valued by people across Denton as a rural, natural space free of traffic and available for recreation such as biking, walking, horseback riding, and enjoyment of quiet nature. The Northeast Denton is a special place for all of Denton to enjoy."

Note: Draft Vision Statement recommended by the Northeast Denton Area Plan Steering Committee on May 30, 2023.