Willow Bend Redevelopment Advisory Committee | Meeting 09/10/2026

The City of Plano's Willow Bend Redevelopment Advisory Committee held a meeting on September 10, 2026, focused primarily on the preliminary traffic impact study related to the proposed redevelopment of the Shops at Willow Bend site, including a new arena and associated land uses. Consultants from Fair and Peers presented their phased study approach, which includes an initial phase analyzing near-term conditions up to 2031 and a later, more comprehensive phase extending to 2041. The discussion covered trip generation estimates for events such as hockey games and concerts, traffic distribution, and potential mitigation measures to address anticipated congestion. Committee members raised questions about parking shortfalls, ride-share impacts, pedestrian traffic, and the integration of employee and visitor travel patterns. The consultants emphasized ongoing coordination with the developer and city staff, noting that further detailed studies and mitigation planning will continue over the next several years as the project progresses. No formal votes or contract awards were reported during this meeting.