# Plano leaders discuss Stars arena traffic and property impacts

> Plano officials weigh traffic and property value effects of Dallas Stars arena project.
- Title: Plano leaders discuss Stars arena traffic and property impacts
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: plano, dallas stars, prop a, willow bend mall, tax increment reinvestment zone, property values, traffic concerns, news, local, leaders, discuss, Stars
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/plano-receives-update-proposed-dallas-stars-arena
- Author: David Sentendrey
- Published: 2026-10-12T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: plano, dallas stars, prop a, willow bend mall, tax increment reinvestment zone, property values, traffic concerns, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Plano voters will decide November 3 on a tax to fund the Dallas Stars arena, with opponents citing infrastructure costs and property value concerns.