Summary of the Legacy Area Survey Findings
Community Needs:
Residents and workers in the Legacy area have expressed a desire for improved housing options and gathering spaces, based on a city survey conducted from May to July 2026. Key results from the survey include:
- Housing Demand: 17% of respondents indicated a need for new housing types, such as multi-family units, townhomes, and single-family homes.
- Feedback on Amenities: There was a strong emphasis on access to parks, green spaces, walkability, and mobility options.
Stakeholder Perspectives:
A separate stakeholder survey revealed a different focus:
- Attracting Talent: Stakeholders emphasized the importance of the Legacy area’s competitiveness and suggested that more amenities could help attract talent.
- Desire for Gathering Spaces: There is a call for live entertainment venues, convention spaces, and meeting areas.
Demographics of Respondents:
- A majority of respondents were Plano residents from outside the Legacy area (about 51%).
- Approximately 27% worked in the area, while only 2% both lived and worked there.
Current State of the Legacy Area:
The Legacy area is perceived as having a solid employment base but is facing challenges:
- Office Vacancies: High vacancy rates in older office buildings.
- Limited Retail Options: Compared to regions like Uptown Dallas and Frisco’s Star.
Planning History and Future Goals:
- The Legacy area’s planning started in 1981 with the aim to develop it as an employment hub.
- In 2024, additional surveys were conducted involving Legacy and Granite Park stakeholders to identify current needs.
- The city has divided the Legacy into eight zones to better understand economic and demographic factors.
Next Steps:
The city, led by Senior Planner Marium Zahir, will seek further community input to establish new goals and strategies for the Legacy area, focusing on its role as a major employment center while enhancing amenities to meet residents’ and workers’ needs. Planning & Zoning Commissioner Michael Brounoff underscored the necessity of aligning new amenities with the area’s employment-centric character.
