From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · David Sentendrey · · 1m 20s
Plano leaders discuss Stars arena traffic and property impacts
Plano officials weigh traffic and property value effects of Dallas Stars arena project.
In brief
Plano officials weigh traffic and property value effects of Dallas Stars arena project. Plano voters will decide November 3 on a tax to fund the Dallas Stars arena, with opponents citing infrastructure costs and property value concerns. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Plano leaders receive updates
City leaders learned about the proposed Dallas Stars arena and its traffic and property impacts at a Plano City Council meeting.
Proposition A funding plan
The city could add a tax on hotels, car rentals, and more if voters approve Proposition A on November 3.
Stop The Stars Arena group
Residents formed Stop The Stars Arena to oppose Proposition A and push back against the tax.
Property value projections
Homes near Willow Bend could see steady percentage appreciation, not a big jump, if the arena and entertainment district are built.
“expect steady percentage appreciation, not a big jump”
Infrastructure concerns
Opponents question road improvements, drainage, power, and other infrastructure costs for the arena project.
“What about the other costs? The costs to the road improvements, to the infrastructure, for drainage, for power, all that”
Traffic and police concerns
Plano Police Chief Ed Drain says game nights will require more resources, but the event organizer will pay police.
What's next for Plano
Plano voters will decide November 3 on Proposition A, with alternatives if it fails.
The key point
Plano voters will decide November 3 on a tax to fund the Dallas Stars arena, with opponents citing infrastructure costs and property value concerns.
