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Council Meeting Recap: 2023 bond steering committee, annual financial clean audit, new public art

Allen City Council met on Tuesday, March 14. Read on for the highlights and approved projects. The full agenda and meeting video are available here.

Allen City Council launches 2023 bond process by appointing steering committee

In preparation for a public b...

Smart Water Meter project ahead of schedule; look for doorhanger notices prior to installation

Allen’s citywide transition to smart water meters is running ahead of schedule, with more than 8,700 meters installed so far. Because installers have outpaced expected timelines, some installations may be performed before residents receive plann...

Allen City Council launches 2023 bond process by appointing steering committee

In preparation for a public bond election expected to be held in November 2023, Allen City Council appointed six members to a bond steering committee during the March 14 council meeting. This process, which typically takes place every 5-7 years, allows Al...

Assessment of Allen Parks & Recreation amenities kicks off ADA Transition Plan

Visiting a park, trail or recreation center in Allen this month? You might notice someone cruising through those areas on a Segway to assess the condition of outdoor walkways and other pedestrian surfaces, including factors that determine compliance with ...

Migratory bird nesting mitigation efforts

Allen Parks and Recreation has begun preventive measures, including surveillance of dense tree canopies and periodic noisemaking deterrents, to discourage migratory bird settlement at Celebration Park and Stacy Ridge Park.

If cattle egrets or night herons ...

Allen CDC offers discounted tickets to cheer on Americans, Sidekicks in March

Cheer on our home teams at Allen Community Development Corporation's upcoming Community Nights!

Get a discounted ticket and free ballcap while supplies last.

• Saturday, March 25: $12 Allen Americans ticket + free ballcap
• Thursday, March 30: ...

Allen EDC adds $46 billion to local and regional economy

An independent study by Insight Research has concluded that the the work of the Allen Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has resulted in the creation of over 18,000 Allen jobs and $46 billion being added to the local and regional economy since its cre...

Annual water system maintenance: March 6-April 3

You might notice a slight change to the taste or smell of your tap water due to a temporary change in disinfectant by Allen’s water supplier, North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD). Though your water might taste or smell different, it&...

Omnilife chooses Allen for new US headquarters

Allen has been chosen by Omnilife as the home of their new US Headquarters. The company, a Mexico-based nutritional products and supplement firm, will be located in a new business park being built on SH 121 near Watters Road. Omnilife plans to have as man...

Allen Tech Hub opening soon in Watters Creek Village

Allen Tech Hub, Allen's newest Class A office building, is opening soon. The new four-story building is located on the southern end of the Watters Creek Village, next to Mutts Canine Cantina, and provides tenants with a wide variety of dining and retail o...

The Farm mixed-use development welcomes The HUB

The Farm in Allen, the 135-acre mixed-use development located at SH 121 and Alma Drive, has been making great progress!

Street and utility infrastructure has been completed and The HUB, the development's outdoor entertainment area, opened this past fall an...