Council Discusses Opportunities for Increasing Owner-Occupied Housing

Published on November 04, 2025

At the October 28 City Council meeting, Catalyst Urban Development, a nationally recognized firm known for its work in urban and mixed-use planning, presented findings and observations on opportunities to increase owner-occupied housing in Addison. Principal Paris Rutherford, who played a lead design role in the creation of Addison Circle, led the presentation.

The report outlined Addison’s current housing composition and examined factors shaping the market, including land economics, market feasibility, and potential product types to support for-sale housing. Catalyst also shared implementation strategies and partnership approaches to help diversify Addison’s housing options over time.

You can watch the Council's housing discussion here and read the presentation here.

Town Hall Moves to New Location on November 10

Published on November 03, 2025

Addison Town Hall is relocating to the former Conference Centre at 15600 Addison Road beginning Monday, November 10. During the move, many Town Hall staff members will be working remotely. If you need assistance that day, please call before coming to either building to ensure staff are available to help.

You’re invited to tour the newly renovated building prior to the Town Meeting on Wednesday, November 13, and join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony before the first Council Meeting in the new facility on Monday, November 18.

Council Appoints Community Bond Advisory Committee

Published on October 28, 2025

During its October 14 meeting, the Addison City Council approved a Resolution establishing a Community Bond Advisory Committee to evaluate and make recommendations related to a potential May 2026 Bond Election. The Committee will review options and costs for addressing the Town’s aging Police and Courts facility and will provide recommendations to the Council regarding the project scope and bond funding amount.

The Committee meeting will include 14 members, with each Council Member appointing two Addison residents.

Appointments:

• Jimmy Barker
• Tom Braun
• Nancy Craig
• James Decuir
• Armando Gallardo
• Scott Hunt
• Robert Jacoby
• Joseph Pedroza
• Fran Powell
• Guillermo Quintanilla
• Bertha Rivera Roop
• Tricia Stuart
• Phillip Valentine
• Ron Whitehead

The Committee’s meetings, supported by Town staff and consultants, recorded, and available for viewing on the Town’s website. The first meeting is scheduled for October 30.