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Parkland commission workshop focuses on long-term vision, demographic shifts and Hendricks land legacy
Summary
At a Feb. 19 workshop, commissioners discussed strategic-plan priorities including preserving Parkland's "country elegant" character, preparing amenities for changing demographics and opening dialogue about the future of the privately owned Hendricks property.
The City Commission of Parkland held a strategic-plan workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 19, where commissioners and staff discussed demographic trends, ways to preserve the city's character and how to engage with the owners of the large Hendricks property as its future is considered.
Facilitator Herb opened the discussion by asking the commission to step back and define the "vision" the city is trying to achieve. "I want this community to stay safe," Herb said, and he urged the commission to consider both short-term choices and longer-term demographic shifts that could produce more "empty nester" households over time.
The discussion centered on three themes: the possibility of gradual demographic change, how to keep Parkland…
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