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In North Texas, Princeton pauses development to catch up with population growth
“Collin County has long been one of the fastest-growing counties in the country, not just Texas. Dallas suburbs like McKinney, Allen and Plano are fueling most of that growth. But the development frenzy has spilled even beyond those borders.
Princeton, for example, sits about 10 miles east of McKinney. According to the U.S. Census bureau, more than 20,000 people have moved to Princeton since 2010, quadrupling the population.
City leaders announced a decision on Monday to temporarily pause all new residential development to help Princeton’s infrastructure catch up. The initial moratorium will last 120 days, but the city’s mayor, Brianna Chacón, expects it will last longer than that.
Chacón spoke to the Texas Standard about the development challenges her city faces.
This transcript has been edited lightly for clarity:”
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In North Texas, Princeton pauses development to catch up with population growth
The moratorium will give city leaders a chance to make a long-term plan.
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