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Duncanville is planning a major overhaul of Main Street that will completely change how we navigate and experience our downtown area. It’s a big project that aims to modernize the city’s core and reshape the local vibe for years to come.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 6 the 60 before, 4 the 90 before that.
The budget proposes a $200,000 reduction in annual street repair funding.
The city budget by reallocating funds to other priorities.
Drivers and residents who rely on well-maintained roads.
The City of Duncanville is asking for your help to reimagine the South Main Street corridor WFAA
The city is ensuring that new commercial projects, like the auto-repair shop on Woodhaven, have the proper utility easements to handle drainage and fire safety.
The city is currently planning its budget and long-term park strategy, which will determine how much money and focus our local parks receive next year.
Residents are concerned about a $200,000 reduction in the street repair budget, noting that road conditions are already poor.
The city is looking at a temporary project to test traffic calming and community space improvements at a key intersection. It's designed to make the area more walkable and attractive for visitors.
The city is moving toward a more formal, data-driven plan to maintain infrastructure like streets and water lines. This helps avoid emergency repairs and saves money in the long run.
The city is launching a new bridge maintenance program to stay ahead of repairs. It's a big deal because it helps prevent costly, emergency fixes down the road.
Lamar Advertising is replacing three old billboards with one modern digital sign. It will provide the city with free space for emergency alerts and community announcements.
The city is upgrading water meters to a new digital system. This will be paid for through utility revenue, not property taxes.
The city is working to turn a vacant, city-owned building into a new restaurant and mixed-use hub. This is a key part of the city's plan to revitalize the downtown area and bring in more tax revenue.
The city is moving forward with redeveloping the Railroad Flats property. Some residents are concerned about the process used to select the developer.
The city is looking at a redevelopment agreement for the Railroad Flats property to boost local economic growth.
The city is considering an incentive for a townhome project on city-owned land. Residents and council members are concerned about the lack of a competitive bidding process and the potential cost to taxpayers.
Duncanville Main Street Improvement Plan Kimley-Horn
Duncanville Council Endorses Texas Central High Speed Train Project Focus Daily News
The project would add new housing but has sparked debate over the use of public incentives and the selection process for developers.
Enables the owner to legally occupy the existing building and perform commercial work.
The project would have significantly increased the city's long-term debt and property tax rates.
This proposal aims to bring a new business to the Wheatland Road corridor.
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