Monday, October 12, 2009

McAllen, TX Recognized as Community of the Year

McAllen recognized as Community of the Year
McAllen Economic Development Corporation Blog Post
October 12, 2009

The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association recognized McAllen, TX as the “Community of the Year.” Planning department staff, along with city planning commissioners, headed to Galveston to receive the prominent award and to attend the annual TXAPA state conference.


In 2008, McAllen received recognition from TXAPA for Foresight McAllen, the city’s long-term comprehensive plan. Also, Sonia Falcon, chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission, was named Commission of the Year by TXAPA.


In photo (L-R): Xavier Cervantes, Neighborhood Planner; Julianne Rankin, McAllen Planning Director; Israel Juarez, Neighborhood Planner l; Pepe Cabeza de Vaca, Planning & Zoning Commissioner; and Miguel Martinez, Planner l.

 
 
 
 
 
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