Plano Greenlights 280 Foot Legacy Drive Tower, 18th Street Lot Fix, And Heritage Farmstead Updates
Plano moved fast this week, clearing a 280 foot Legacy Drive tower while smoothing out downtown and heritage site hurdles. The pipeline is moving, and City Hall just set the next round in motion.
Plano Greenlights 280 Foot Legacy Drive Tower, 18th Street Lot Fix, And Heritage Farmstead Updates
Plano moved fast this week, clearing a 280 foot Legacy Drive tower while smoothing out downtown and heritage site hurdles. The pipeline is moving, and City Hall just set the next round in motion.
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Planning & Zoning
Plano Planners Greenlight Tower, Heritage Tweaks, And Two Small Lot Fixes In One Busy Night
At the May 4, 2026, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Plano officials and residents focused on a mix of projects that touched the Legacy area, downtown, and a historic property near 15th Street. The decisions ranged from a tall sculptural tower tied to an office campus to a heritage site update and two smaller land-use fixes that clear the way for existing properties to move forward.
Legacy Drive Tower, Plaza, And Campus Plans Win First Round
The biggest item of the night was a request tied to the southeast corner of Legacy Drive and Parkwood Boulevard, where a proposed plaza and up to 280-foot sculptural tower would sit as part of an office campus. Staff said the tower could also house a stealth antenna, with extra conditions on setbacks, lighting, FAA review, and construction standards. Commissioners approved the zoning and related site plans, setting the project up for City Council next.
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