Blake E. Armstrong

This comprehensive plan for the City of Van, Texas, provides policies and a design framework for resilient growth. It is guided by principles emphasizing respect for nature, public spaces, walkability, local agriculture, and community self-improvement. The plan establishes seven Quality of Life Areas and ten policy statements covering nature, urban design, transportation, housing, economic development, infrastructure, public services, education, health care, and human development. The overarching goal is to maintain Van as a vibrant community of neighborhoods with a central downtown, foster local job growth, and enhance its role as a regional economic center.