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McKinney Community Development Corporation · October 22, 2026
MCDC Extends Habitat Loan And Receives Updates On Housing, Parks, And City Projects
The McKinney Community Development Corporation used its October 22 meeting to handle one formal action and receive updates tied to housing, parks, city projects and local outreach.
Board Keeps Current Officers In Place
Board members voted to keep the current officer lineup unchanged. George Fuller remained chair, David Ritchie remained vice chair, Chris Wilkes remained treasurer and Deborah Bradford remained secretary. The motion passed.
Housing Authority Reviews Affordable Housing Work
The McKinney Housing Authority gave a report on affordable housing work tied to MCDC support. The agency said earlier redevelopment replaced older public housing with larger new communities. It also said the remnant at Greenwood and the property at Throckmorton were expected to come online this year, with occupancy certificates still being pursued for the Greenwood project.
Voucher Programs Serve Residents Across McKinney
The housing authority said it administers 360 Housing Choice Vouchers, 74 mainstream vouchers serving individuals with disabilities and five veteran vouchers. Officials described those programs as supporting housing stability and helping families secure housing throughout the community. The presentation also said housing funding is limited compared with the city’s population.
Planning Department Pushes Bigger Public Outreach
City planning staff briefed the board on Community Planning Month activities in October, including library programs, public booths, a passport activity in the McKinney Texas app and outreach at parks and the farmers market. Staff said they want to expand future events, including a possible mock city council program with elementary schools. No board action was taken.
Financial Report Shows Strong Sales Tax Month
Assistant Finance Director Chance Miller reported that MCDC collected almost $2.8 million in revenue for the month, with almost $2.4 million from sales tax. He said McKinney’s sales tax revenue showed a 6.4% increase, or a little over 11% without an audit-related adjustment. Officials also said the city budgets conservatively.
City Manager Flags Downtown Street Work And Traffic Meeting
The city manager pointed to community engagement now underway for the Tennessee, Lamar and Hunt streets project near downtown, where utility and street reconstruction is planned ahead of redevelopment of the old city hall and old development services building area. He also said a public meeting was set for October 28 at Dowell Middle School on the Glen Oaks and Ridge intersection, where staff is moving forward with a roundabout design and seeking community input.
Airport Terminal Update Shared At Board Meeting
The city manager said City Council approved an agreement for vending machines at the airport passenger terminal and described it as one of the last things before passenger service. He also noted a recent regional event at the airport helped showcase McKinney National Airport and included tours of the passenger service terminal.
Parks Department Announces Updates On Wally Park And North Projects
The parks director said City Council approved the construction contract for Wally Park after years of planning. She also said an MOU passed for a 300-acre regional sports park and that design work continues on the North Recreation Center, with completion scheduled for August 2030 if not before.
Dog Park And Play Zone Work Begins
The parks director said mobilization started that day on the Bob and Barbara Thomas Dog Park and Play Zone and that dirt work should begin in the next week or so.
Downtown Reports Record Oktoberfest Crowd And New Website
The downtown director said Oktoberfest had record attendance and estimated attendance at more than 79,000, with an increase to about 79,800. He also announced the launch of a new downtown website and said several McKinney projects and businesses were finalists for Texas Downtown Association awards.
Habitat For Humanity Gets More Time To Finish Grant Work
The board approved a request from Habitat for Humanity of Collin County to extend the term of its loan agreement for Project 4B25-15 to January 31, 2027. A Habitat representative said progress had been made, including Garcia Street construction expected to conclude this month, and that additional time was needed to wrap up the project. | 