​Location:

The Cedars Area Plan is approximently 560 acres and is generally bounded by R.L. Thorton Freeway (I-30) to the north, the G. & S.F. Railroad to the South, M.K. & T. Railroad to the west, and Julius Schepps Freeway (I-45) to the east.

Vision:

The primary focus of this plan is on land use, zoning, urban design, and transportation issues. The goal is to create a vision for futhre development in the Cedars to be used as a basis for amending the zoning in the area and as a policy guide for future City actions. 

Summary:

The Cedars Area Plan was initiated to deal with three concurrent objectives:

1. Follow the directive of the Department of Planning and Development Work Program for 1998-1999 which called for a land use and urban design study of the Cedars area.
2. Follow the directive of a City Plan Commission authorized hearing to determine proper zoning in the Cedars area as defined by the Cedars Special Purpose District (PD 317), and to recommend amendments to the zoning for City Plan Commission consideration.
3. Incorporate a private application for an amendment to PD 317 for the proposed Giley's development on Lamar St, with consideration given to alternative landscaping, parking, and ground coverage requirements for areas near the DART light rial station. 

Additional Information: 

The study area falls within the 360 Plan, which supports the larger downtown area's economic development and growth.