PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Peoples Bank www.peoplesbanktexas.com n PGAL Architecture www.pgal.com Founded in 1946, PGAL is an international design firm specializing in architecture, engineering, interiors, and planning for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients. Renowned for outstanding client service and attention to detail, we balance innovative, responsive design solutions with a pragmatic, cost-conscious approach. This client-centered philosophy has earned PGAL repeat business and lasting relationships for decades. two people that are former Disney Imagineers to help ideate the space. We are hoping to have that open and completed within three years.” Education plays a crucial role in Princeton’s development strategy. “The staff has really focused on the relationship with our school district and educational system to a much higher level,”Wehmeier notes. When it comes to economic development, education is possibly the single most important thing. Mayor Escobar Jr. frames his vision for Princeton around community involvement and civic engagement: “My focus is on ensuring that the city and its residents are intertwined, where residents truly feel like they have a say in the direction of their city. We are going to bridge that gap because, for a long time, many residents have not necessarily understood what the city actually does.” He aspires for Princeton to become a model for other municipalities: “I really want Princeton to be a roadmap, where people ask questions about resident engagement and participation and our strategies for managing the extreme growth that we were experiencing. I want Princeton to be on the map as an example for smaller cities and towns to come to us and learn about how they can grow the way Princeton has grown.” 128 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 04
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