Richard R. Lillie, FAICP Planning Excellence Recognition Program

Richard R. Lillie, FAICP Planning Excellence Recognition Program

The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association continues it’s program of recognizing planning excellence in municipalities throughout the State.  Evaluation criteria include the level of training of Planning Commissioners and professional staff, professional qualifications of the planning staff, breadth and currency of master plan components and completion of other planning related projects. The goals of the program include:

  • Increasing community awareness of the importance of planning,
  • Recognizing planning departments which meet certain professional requirements,
  • Recognizing planning efforts that have achieved community support,
  • Encouraging the funding of professional training for Planning Commissioners and staff, and
  • Aiding economic development and community image.


City of Allen City of Garland City of Pearland
City of Baytown City of Hutto City of Pflugerville
City of Benbrook City of Irving City of Plano
City of Brownsville City of Katy Town of Prosper
City of Bryan City of League City City of Richardson
City of Buda City of Lewisville City of Sachse
City of Cedar Park Town of Little Elm City of San Angelo
City of Celina City of Live Oak City of Schertz
City of College Station City of Longview City of Southlake
City of Colleyville City of Mansfield City of Sugar Land
City of Corinth City of McKinney Town of Sunnyvale
City of Corpus Christi City of Mesquite City Of Texarkana
City of Denton City of Midlothian City of Tyler
City of Fate City of Murphy City of Waxahachie
Town of Flower Mound City of New Braunfels
City of Frisco City of North Richland Hills