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In general, the plan aims to address challenges and opportunities like shifting demographics, changing lifestyle and housing preferences, incorporating the city’s mobility plan, strengthening the city’s economy, enhancing the quality of life for citizens and protecting natural resources.
So, how does technology come into play? Below are a few potential uses:
- Engaging citizens in the decision-making process with online tools
- Using technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government services
- Providing residents with access to information and services online
- Developing a technology-enabled economy by providing resources and incentives to attract and retain technology companies
- Working with local colleges and universities to support the development of a skilled workforce to work with tech companies
- Increasing access to autonomous vehicles to improve transportation and accessibility
- Creating a regional transportation network that includes technology-enabled transportation options
- Reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and improving water quality and management across the city
One of the biggest motivators behind these plans is the city’s projected growth. For example, in 2020, the city was home to 139,869 residents; in 2023, that number increased by 7.2 percent. By 2040, the plan estimates that 89,000 more people will move to the city.
Because of this growth, the plan, which forecasted trends until 2030, was updated to look toward 2040.
The “Denton 2040 Comprehensive Plan was developed with significant community involvement and “is a refinement of the Denton Plan 2030, which ensures the plan remains relevant and useful as Denton continues to grow,” the document states.
More information about the plan can be found online.
