The city of Plano is a “model city” so much that dignitaries and city officials from all over the world tour Plano to get a first hand overview on how the city functions. What an extreme complement!
Plano saw no down turn in home values during the latest crunch. Slow but steady growth has helped maintain stability in property values.
Plano is home for many industry giants such as EDS, JC Penney, Frito Lay, Dr. Pepper to name a few.
Plano is so efficiently run that after city officials often look for ways to spend and give back to the community whether through revitalization-park projects-beatification community center programs etc. Plano ranks among the top cities in the nation for high-tech businesses. The restaurants are so numerous and diverse practically every nationality is represented here. If you enjoy dinning out you are in for a real treat! Needless to say, golfers will have no problem finding a course within a 5 minute drive.
The Plano school system is stellar and features 3 senior high schools. Well over 85% of the student population continues on to college. Plano boasts of numerous special education programs and has a low teacher student ratio. Plano has also run the national academic decathlon many times. Several universities are within a very short driving distance.
Plano is approximately 90% built out as for as residential construction is concerned.
Plano has a city swim team “COPS” that is ranked in the top 10 in the nation!
The football program is suburb and is nationally recognized. Many parents of promising young athletes from around the country choose Plano for their son’s potential football career! 3 of my children attended Plano schools and went on to achieve college degrees.
Plano is ranked by money magazine in the top 10 cities in the US.
Plano ranks #5 in the nation to raise children. Summer camps and youth programs are numerous and Plano does not forget its senior citizens either. The accredited senior center is nationally ranked.
Plano features numerous shopping malls, golf courses, churches, corporate head quarters, hotels, colleges etc. Google search Plano you will be amazed at what you find. Plano truly is a city to compare all others to and is primarily responsible for the success of growth and development of the surrounding suburban communities
