Comprehensive Plan for Denton, Texas, 1960-1985: [Volume 1]. Phase 1 Basic Studies Page: 81
This report is part of the collection entitled: Government Documents General Collection and was provided to The Portal to Texas History by the UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
That is, the period when the metropolitan area expands to such a point that its
sphere of direct influence includes Denton. An average straight line Denton pro-
jection has been superimposed on this plate in order to arrive at one possible
population increase prediction.
An extensive study of projected population for Denton was accomplished by the
University of Texas, Bureau of Business Research in its 1957 economic survey
of the County. This study developed potential expansion in relation to pre-
dicted basic industrial growth. The results indicated a population of 51,000
persons by 1975 for the City. Such a basis for growth projection is considered
entirely sound and was given much weight in arriving at conclusions outlined
below.
An analysis of the econimic base, projections and potentials; all other influ-
encing factors considered applicable for Denton; and study of past growth rates
of the City and of other cities of similar size, clearly indicate that Denton
is facing a period of continued expansion. The rate of this growth for the
next fifteen years would appear to be at a slightly faster pace than experienced81
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This report can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Matching Search Results
View three pages within this report that match your search.Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Report.
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/m1/97/?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.