The focus therefore shifts from capacity to connectivity—getting water and sewer lines to the right places at the right time. Utility planning is managed in coordination with developers, often through development agreements that ensure infrastructure extensions align with project sequencing. One of the most impactful examples of publicprivate infrastructure partnership is the Stonehaven development, led by Meritage.The project is bringing roughly 800 homes to the city and required major sewer access expansion. Through a development agreement that included a public improvement district, Meritage installed and oversized the northern basin sewer line—an expensive piece of infrastructure that now enables not only Stonehaven but future adjacent development across that side of the city. Seagoville also leveraged ARPA funds to support the broader infrastructure objective. Flood mitigation is also part of the infrastructure conversation. Along East Malloy Bridge Road on the north side of town, floodplain considerations have influenced how the city evaluates potential new development.The focus is ensuring emergency access remains reliable and that future residents can be served safely, even in challenging conditions. QUALITY OF LIFE: PARKS, EVENTS, AND CONNECTED AMENITIES Seagoville’s growth narrative is not only about rooftops and tax base. City leadership repeatedly returns to quality of life—parks, community gathering spaces, and public events that reinforce the identity Mayor Childress described at the start of the conversation. The city’s park system continues to evolve, with improvements to lighting, facilities, and sports infrastructure. Bruce Central Park plays an outsized role as a community hub, hosting major events such as Mayfest and the holiday tree lighting. The city and Chamber of Commerce collaborate closely on these gatherings, blending public support and private coordination to keep events successful year after year. Seagoville also hosts July 4th fireworks and regional events that draw visitors from across the DFW area. Additional signature programming includes the “Some Run,” a benefit event that brings participants from across the U.S. and beyond to support research and awareness for a rare disease, reflecting the community’s ability to combine civic spirit with meaningful cause-based engagement. Trail connectivity is another focus, particularly within new developments on the north side of the city. Seagoville is requiring new projects to include trail amenities and ensuring those trails connect 73 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 01 SEAGOVILLE, TX
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