Comprehensive Plan for Denton, Texas, 1960-1985: [Volume 1]. Phase 1 Basic Studies Page: III
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FOREWORD
The development of a city plan for Denton has been undertaken twice, prior to the
present project. The first Denton plan was completed in 1931 when the population
was under 14,000 persons. The 1931 plan was fairly comprehensive in nature in-
cluding studies on streets, utilities, parks, zoning and subdivision regulations,
with the greatest emphasis being placed on street improvements. This plan covered
an area approximately two-thirds the size of the present city.
In 1948 a second city planning effort was made. At this time the City had grown
to a population of approximately 20,000, and the land area studied was nearly as
large as the quantity contained within the 1960 corporate limits. This plan,
similarly to that of 1931, stressed trafficway improvements, but briefly touched
on schools, parks and zoning.
In 1957 the City Officials and the Planning and Zoning Commission, recognizing
the rapid growth of population and the need for a modern, comprehensive city planiii
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Denton (Tex.). Planning and Zoning Commission. Comprehensive Plan for Denton, Texas, 1960-1985: [Volume 1]. Phase 1 Basic Studies, report, 1960; Denton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1418518/m1/5/?q=%22~1~1%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.