What is the Silver Line station areas plan? 

The Silver Line Station Areas Plan is a long-range planning document that prepares the 12th Street and Shiloh Road Station Areas for the introduction of the new 26 mile-long Silver Line commuter rail corridor and three transit stations. The new commuter rail stations represent substantial public investment and are expected to be an economic development catalyst for southeast Plano.

The Plan aims to maximize development opportunities by establishing specific policy guidance. The Plan includes analysis of opportunities for public and private investments and provides recommendations for strategic development opportunities. The recommendations of the Plan were created through a collaborative planning process with stakeholders and the general public to create goals for the future.


Silver Line Station Areas Plan (PDF)

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How the plan is used

Small area plans are considered an extension of the Comprehensive Plan. The Silver Line Station Areas Plan further refines the community’s vision for the 12th Street and Shiloh Road station areas to coincide with the introduction of the Silver Line transit stations. The Plan aligns with the Comprehensive Plan’s policy guidance for redevelopment in transit-oriented areas, identifying unique future land use opportunities for housing and employment that are informed by public input priorities and supported by market conditions. The Plan is used by city leaders, stakeholders, and the development community to: 

1 Evaluate proposed zoning change and development requests, including updates to the Zoning Ordinance, and their alignment with the long-term goals.

2 Consider services, programs, and studies that are needed to advance the vision for the station areas.

3 Analyze and implement infrastructure upgrades or public improvements to support the goals of the Plan and stimulate the type of desired growth.

Plan components

To fulfill the purposes stated above, the Plan is structured around four core components – Plan Goals, Plan Vision & Development Types, Recommendations & Strategies, and Implementation Actions.

Plan Goals

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The Plan Goals component establishes the overarching goals that shape the development and transformation of each station area. These goals, developed through stakeholder input, public surveys, and market assessments, provide the foundation for the plan’s Development Types, Recommendations, and Strategies. Organized into three core themes — land use, transportation, and open space & character — the goals guide the vision for the station areas.

12th Street Station Area Plan Goals

Shiloh Road Station Area Plan Goals

Plan Vision and Development Types 

Vision Maps iconThe Vision Maps and Development Types component provides guidance for the physical transformation of the station areas, outlining future land use, transportation, and open space priorities. The Land Use Vision Maps define land use patterns through various Development Types to guide future development and reinvestment in the station areas, while the Transportation and Open Space & Character Vision Maps focus on enhancing connectivity, mobility, and creating vibrant public spaces. Together, these maps provide strategic direction to achieve the community’s goals.

Vision Maps and Development Types

Recommendations & Strategies 

Rec and Strategies IconThe Recommendation & Strategies component outlines specific policy and infrastructure priorities that align with the Plan Goals for each station area. Organized into the themes of land use, transportation, and open space & character, it provides actionable strategies to help decision-makers translate the Vision Maps into practical implementation steps.

Recommendations and Strategies

Implementation Actions 

Implementation Actions IconThe Implementation Actions component provides a clear checklist to guide the Plan's execution, ensuring the recommendations are actionable and achievable. Organized by land use, transportation, and open space & character, it outlines key actions for coordinating efforts, allocating resources, and monitoring progress over time.

Implementation Actions

Project Timeline

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Learn More

Review previous public input and outreach strategies | CLICK HERE 

Get caught up by watching past presentations!

Review the Silver Line Corridor - Market Assessment & Economic Development Strategy

Review the Silver Line Corridor Station Areas Plan - Phase 1 Report, Existing Conditions

Contact Us

If you have questions about this plan, contact the
City of Plano Planning Department at PlanoCompPlan@plano.gov or 972-941-7151.