Just beyond the bustle of Dallas, the City of Seagoville is proving that growth does not have to come at the expense of community identity. For Mayor Dennis Childress, that identity is simple to describe and difficult to replicate: a modern community that still feels like a town where people wave, say hello, and look out for one another. “We’re a small community next to a big city,” Childress says.“We’ve got modern amenities, but still that small community feel—the old country friendly wave to your neighbors.” That balance—close to a major metro, but rooted in connection and livability—is at the core of Seagoville’s appeal. It is also the foundation beneath a fast-moving development HEART, ORTUNITY TARGETED INFRASTRUCTURE ER OF GROWTH 68 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 01
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