Planning & Development

The Planning and Development Department is charged with crafting a vision for Allen's future, a master plan that guides the development and growth of the community.  Planning and Development is committed to creating a high quality, sustainable community by establishing and managing the standards for development.   Specific activities include short and long term planning for commercial and residential development, oversight of the Geographical Information System, coordination of the Capital Improvement Program, administration of the Community Development Block Grant which revitalizes and maintains the value of older neighborhoods, and zoning and code compliance. The department also produces an annual demographics guide called Facts & Figures

Population Projections

The Planning & Development Department is forecasting a final built-out population for the City of 97,938.

Population Projections
Based on 3.13 persons per single-family household
and 2.69 persons per multi-family household

2000 Census :: April 2000	43,561
2001 :: Jan. 1	49,433
2002 :: Jan. 1	55,306
2003 :: Jan. 1	60,195
2004 :: Jan. 1	64,663
2005 :: Jan. 1	68,076
2006 :: Jan. 1	71,037
2007 :: Jan 1	76,958
2008 :: Jan. 1	80,408
Current :: May 2008	81,681
2010 Jan. 1 :: Estimated	89,084
Build Out Estimated	97,938