#67: How Plano Learns from Experience

<p class="MsoNormal">Emergencies rarely give advanced warning. That’s why Plano prioritizes preparation efforts. Nick Robison joins the podcast to talk about an important aspect of emergency management: After Action Reviews. A key part of how Plano learns & improves happens after an emergency occurs. Download & Listen:  <a href="https://apple.co/2qngea0">https://apple.co/2qngea0</a> </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> This month's story links:</p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> BEHIND THE SCENES: Emergency Management and After Action Reviews with Nick Robison</p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/301/Emergency-Management"> Plano Emergency Management</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.fema.gov/"> FEMA</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://tx-plano4.civicplus.pro/302/CERT-Program"> CERT – Community Emergency Response Team</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/4125+W+Parker+Rd,+Plano,+TX+75093/@33.0427409,-96.772777,18.5z/data=!4m12!1m5!3m4!2zMzPCsDAyJzMyLjAiTiA5NsKwNDYnMjEuMiJX!8m2!3d33.0422149!4d-96.7725559!3m5!1s0x864c22ed829d4627:0x89df6cb1f9068b79!8m2!3d33.0430245!4d-96.7725362!16s%2Fg%2F11cskx_ncr?entry=ttu"> Emergency Operations Center</a></p>

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#66: How traffic management keeps Plano moving

<p class="MsoNormal">If you’ve ever wished you could sit down with the person in charge of traffic signals, do we ever have a podcast episode for you! Brian Shewski, Transportation Engineering Manager, joins the podcast to talk about how Plano approaches traffic management. Despite what you might think while sitting at a red light, helping you get more easily from here to there is his team’s goal.  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;">This month's story links:</p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> WHAT’S NEW: September</p> <p style="margin: 0in;"><a href="https://plano.gov/150"> Plano 150</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in;"><a href="https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/9327dbc0-3f51-460b-9bf1-94e4c614524a"> School zones</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> BEHIND THE SCENES: Transportation Management with Brian Shewski</p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/425/Traffic-Transportation"> Traffic and Transportation Division</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/546/Traffic-Signals"> Traffic signals</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/539/Alley-Speed-Bump-Program"> Speed bump program</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/428/School-Zones"> Request a school zone</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/1125/Traffic-Volume-Maps"> Traffic volume</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/550/Traffic-Support-Services"> Traffic support services</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.keepitmovingdallas.com/public-hearings/2023/notice-of-public-hearing-us-75-from-i-635-to-sh-121sam-rayburn-tollway-dallas-a"> US 75 Technology Lane project</a></p>

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Presentation of the FY 2023-24 Recommended Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program (bonus episode)

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano.</p> This August and September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. </p> Today's bonus episode features audio from the July 26, 2022 City Council meeting when the FY 2023-2024 Recommended City Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program were presented to Council.</p> Links to documents mentioned in the presentation:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.plano.gov/2008/2023-24-City-Managers-Recommended-Budget" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Review the Budget Documents</a></li> <li><a href="http://budget.finances.plano.gov/#!/year/default" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Visit the Open Budget Portal</a></li> </ul> Key dates in the budget process:</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><em>August 14</em></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">Presentation of Proposed Community Investment Program to the City Council.</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">Public Hearing on Operating Budget and Community Investment Program.</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">Discuss proposed Tax Rate for publication of notice</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">Approval of Appraisal Roll.</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><em>August 19</em></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">City Council Budget Work Session including Grants Discussion</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><em>August 22</em></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">Budget Town Hall Meeting</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><em>August 28</em></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">Public Hearing - TBD</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><em>September 11</em></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">City Council adopts Operating Budget, Community Investment Program and sets Tax Rate.</li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">Public Hearing on Tax Rate</li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><em>October 1</em></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;">New fiscal year begins</li> </ul>

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#65: Loving our neighborhoods - and our neighbors!

<p class="MsoNormal">Do you know your neighbor? Have you ever wondered why some neighborhoods seem to be full of activities and wished yours could be the same? Keisha Cyriaano, Neighborhood Engagement Manager, joins the podcast to share ways Plano partners with residents to create beautiful, engaged, safe and thriving neighborhoods. </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> This month's story links:</p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> WHAT’S NEW: August</p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/1395/Recreation-Centers-Pools">Great Plano Pools</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/874/Programs-Classes">Library Activities</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> BEHIND THE SCENES: Love Where You Live with Keisha Cyriaano</p> <p class="paragraph"> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/738/BEST-Neighborhoods-Division">BEST Neighborhoods Team</a></p> <p class="paragraph"> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/764/Love-Where-You-Live">Love Where You Live</a></p> <p class="paragraph"> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/760/Plano-Block-Parties">Block Party Resources</a></p> <p class="paragraph"> <a href="https://tx-plano-onlineforms.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/12668"> Reserve the Block Party Trailer</a></p> <p class="paragraph"> <a href="https://tx-plano-onlineforms.app.transform.civicplus.com/forms/22988"> Reserve the Pop Up Theater</a></p> <p class="paragraph"> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/862/BEST-Resources">Neighborhood Resources</a></p>

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#64: Do you Dink? Meeting the Pickleball Demand

<p class="MsoNormal">Pickleball is all the rage and Plano is rallying to meet the demand. Susie Hergenrader, Assistant Director of Recreation Services, joins the podcast to share the creative solutions Plano is implementing to ensure everyone can find a place to dink. </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> This month's story links:</p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> WHAT’S NEW: July</p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/2137/150-Ways-to-Summer-Fun">150 Ways to Have Summer Fun</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> BEHIND THE SCENES: Pickleball with Susie Hergenrader</p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/749/Parks-and-Recreation">Plano Parks and Recreation</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> <a href="http://www.psaplano.org/Home/Pickleball.aspx">Pickeball at Plano Sports Authority</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> <a href="https://plano.gov/1485/Recreation-Center-Memberships">Get a Rec Membership</a></p> <p class="paragraph">  </p> <p class="paragraph"> LIGHTNING ROUND</p> <p class="paragraph"> <a href="https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/planoparksandrec/home?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true"> Register for a class</a></p> <p class="paragraph"> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/2018/Pickleball-Tennis-Courts">Find a Court</a></p> <p class="paragraph"> <a href="https://highpointtennis.com/">Supplies and more at Highpoint Tennis Center</a></p>

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#63: You Can Make a Difference in Plano

<p style="margin: 0in;"> Happy 150th Birthday Plano! We’re not stopping our celebrations with our Big June 3rd Birthday Party. This month we’re launching a special initiative to celebrate what truly makes Plano special – our community and its spirit of giving back through volunteer service. Corina Sadler, Volunteer Resources Supervisor, joins us with all of the details about 150 Acts of Service and how you can get involved. Download & Listen:  <a href="https://apple.co/2qngea0">https://apple.co/2qngea0</a> </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> This month's story links:</p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> WHAT’S NEW: June</p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> <a href="https://plano.gov/150">Plano 150</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> BEHIND THE SCENES: 150 Acts of Service with Corina Sadler</p> <p class="paragraph"> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/1153/Volunteers-in-Plano">Volunteers in Plano (VIP)</a></p> <p class="paragraph"> <a href="https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/731b5745-ec14-4e51-bc62-6502f2d7fe6e"> VIP 2022 Annual Report</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> <a href="https://plano.gov/150">150 Acts of Service</a></p> <p class="paragraph">  </p> <p class="paragraph"> LIGHTNING ROUND</p> <p class="paragraph"> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/1229/Group-Volunteer-Opportunities">Group Volunteer Opportunities</a></p> <p class="paragraph"> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/2103/Volunteer-Internships-for-College-Studen"> Student Internships</a></p> <p class="paragraph"> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/1271/Teen-Volunteer-Opportunities">Teen Volunteer Opportunities</a></p> <p class="paragraph"> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/asset/33867408-35fa-4152-a780-82d36266d5e4">Plano Volunteer Handbook</a></p> <p class="paragraph"> <a href="https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001cDYOOus5TIdh3FIJLBtANK3J0JvFsDafkIaeZ6Kl9A37HtRyGQU9r4a7sY8EAIYWZhiZq0TbUtxBMZg32nJ590tLXm9dMcQm3uI6Ie0Q8cJuZuwVXSVvrQ9M_IS-JS1_RgjixDax9pL7gyc8BjeUmw%3D%3D"> Sign up to receive the Volunteers in Plano Newsletter</a></p>

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#62: Why Plano is the Business Capital of North Texas

We’ve all seen the construction cranes on sites around Plano. For a city that’s about to celebrate 150 years, we’re certainly not showing any signs of slowing down. Doug McDonald, Director of Economic Development and Peter Braster, Director of Special Projects to join us for a conversation about what the City sees in the market and projects underway. They’ll also answer your frequently asked questions about development.</p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> This month's story links:</p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> WHAT’S NEW: May</p> <p style="margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yzJAJ3cda0&t=1819s"> State of the City</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> BEHIND THE SCENES: Inside Development with Doug McDonald and Peter Braster</p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://planotexas.org/"> Plano Economic Development</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/1687/Special-Projects"> Special Projects in Plano</a></p> <p class="paragraph">  </p> <p class="paragraph"> LIGHTNING ROUND</p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/4ef0d11b-40bc-4441-97fb-32ab39467998?cache=1800"> Plano Community Profile</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/37fc6688-d909-465c-a017-3c8c21b6702b?cache=1800"> Progress Report</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/1d21149c-cfaa-42e5-beca-e4353e488674?cache=1800"> Development timeline</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://tx-planoed2.civicplus.pro/165/Maps"> Development maps</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/947/Zoning-Land-Development"> Zoning and land development</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://planogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1a920ae1d264422ea00d4a76e40e9b9c"> Recent development in Plano</a></p>

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#61: Do We Have a Job For You!

<p style="margin: 0in;"> If you want a job that lets you make a difference in the world, you might want to consider a career in public service. LaShon Ross, Plano’s newest Deputy City Manager, joins the podcast to discuss employment opportunities and why the government sector is a terrific place to build a career. Download & Listen:  <a href="https://apple.co/2qngea0"> https://apple.co/2qngea0</a> </p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn9a1Yra4co">Watch this episode on YouTube.</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> This month's story links:</p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> WHAT’S NEW: April</p> <p style="margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/1563/Plano-Town-Hall"> Plano Town Hall</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> BEHIND THE SCENES: Government Careers and Employment with LaShon Ross</p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/2058/Team-Plano-Culture"> Team Plano Culture</a></p> <p class="paragraph">  </p> <p class="paragraph"> LIGHTNING ROUND: Getting Hired</p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/632/Team-Plano-Careers">Apply for a job</a></p>

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#60: Digging into the Details about Plano’s Roads

<p style="margin: 0in;"> Have you seen a traffic cone or 20 in Plano? You aren’t wrong for thinking there are a lot of them right now. The Public Works team joins us this month to talk in detail about Plano’s roads, alleys and sidewalks. Download & Listen:  <a href="https://apple.co/2qngea0"> https://apple.co/2qngea0</a> </p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> This month's story links:</p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> WHAT’S NEW: March</p> <p style="margin: 0in;"><a href="https://youtu.be/9yzJAJ3cda0"> Watch State of the City</a></p> <p style="margin: 0in;">  </p> <p style="margin: 0in;"> BEHIND THE SCENES: Daniel Prendergast, Director of Public Works, and Carrie Jones, Assistant Director of Public Works for Streets, Traffic and Drainage</p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/556/Public-Works"> Public Works department website</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/189/Road-Construction-Updates"> Road construction update map</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/196/City-Street-Updates"> City street updates</a></p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/195/Highway-Updates"> Highway updates</a></p> <p class="paragraph">  </p> <p class="paragraph"> LIGHTNING ROUND: Roads, Alleys and Sidewalks</p> <p class="paragraph"><a href="https://www.plano.gov/1096/Fix-It-Plano"> Fix It Plano</a></p>

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#59: Meet Plano’s New Police PIO

There’s a new person sharing information on behalf of Plano Police. Join us as we get to know the new PIO, Officer Jennifer Chapman. Plus you won’t want to miss the lightning round as we get questions to commonly asked questions. Did you know February is also State of the City? We have the details on how to attend.</p>  </p> This month's story links:</p>  </p> WHAT’S NEW: February</p> State of the City</p>  </p> BEHIND THE SCENES: Officer Jennifer Chapman, Plano Police Department Public Information Officer</p> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/1061/Police">Plano Police Department website</a></p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/planopolicedept/">Plano Police Department Instagram</a></p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PlanoTexasPoliceDepartment">Plano Police Department Facebook</a></p> <a href="https://nextdoor.com/agency-detail/tx/plano/plano-police-department/"> Plano Police Department Nextdoor</a></p> <a href="https://twitter.com/PlanoPoliceDept">Plano Police Department Twitter</a></p>  </p> LIGHTNING ROUND: Plano Police</p> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/1548/Online-Police-Reporting">Online accident report forms</a></p> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/1206/Alarm-Permits">Alarm permits</a></p> <a href="https://www.plano.gov/1195/Frequently-Asked-Questions">Other FAQs</a></p>

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