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.
| 2019-2020 Recognized Cities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Town of Argyle | City of Duncanville | City of Pflugerville |
| City of Arlington | City of Frisco | City of Plano |
| City of Bastrop | City of Hutto | City of Richardson |
| City of Benbrook | City of Irving | City of Rockport |
| City of Bryan | City of League City | City of Sachse |
| City of Buda | City of Leander | City of San Angelo |
| City of Cedar Park | City of Lewisville | City of Schertz |
| City of Celina | City of Longview | City of Southlake |
| City of College Station | City of Lubbock | City of Sugar Land |
| City of Colleyville | City of Mansfield | City of Texarkana |
| City of Corpus Christi | City of McKinney | City of Tyler |
| City of Corinth | City of Murphy | City of Waxahachie |
| City of Dripping Springs | City of North Richland Hills | City of West Lake Hills |
2019 Application
Follow the link below and a $50.00 fee must be submitted to Mike McAnelly, Executive Administrator – APA Texas Chapter, 9629 Fallbrook Drive, Dallas, Texas 75243.