The City of Wilmer’s Comprehensive Plan, also known as Picture Wilmer 2040 was recognized recently by The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association.
The overall purpose of Wilmer’s Comprehensive Plan since its inception has been to not only assure future plans continue to align with the community vision for the city, but it also serves as the city’s tool to update the Wilmer community regarding ongoing future growth and development in the city.
The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association’s Richard R. Lillie, FAICP Planning Excellence Recognition Program named Wilmer in this year’s list of cities.
“We are thrilled to be among the list of those recognized this year by The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association,” said Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta. “We do not take our responsibility to our citizens lightly. This year’s acknowledgement of the Picture Wilmer 2040 Comp Plan is an honor because it is an indication, as a city, that we are all working together to realize the best future for Wilmer.”
The evaluation criteria for The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association recognition in excellence in municipalities throughout the state include a look at the level of training of Planning Commissioners and professional staff, professional qualifications of the planning staff, breadth and currency of master plan components and completion of other planning related projects.
The goals of the program in which Wilmer was recognized in order to receive this prestigious award included increasing community awareness of the importance of planning, recognizing planning departments which meet certain professional requirements, recognizing planning efforts that have achieved community support, encouraging the funding of professional training for Planning Commissioners and staff, and aiding economic development and community image.
The program recipients for the 2024 Richard R. Lillie, FAICP Planning Excellence Recognition were acknowledged last week at the APATX24 State Planning Conference.
