Several local sports figures have taken up residence in some of these communities, giving the locals plenty to talk about, and inviting a steady stream of drive-by admirers. Plano has been accused of being another cookie-cutter suburb. That's a label that ignores the city's strong sense of community, its admirably low crime rate despite its phenomenal growth, and its quality school system. Its home prices, while climbing, remain low by national standards, and businesses are drawn to its strong local economy. Plano's recognitions, including the one recently given to the city by Ladies' Home Journal , are well-deserved, considering that Plano ranks high in all criteria used to determine quality of life.
All signs point to continued prosperity in Plano.
This is one city America can expect to see in the news more often in the 21st century. The Town Within the City Courtney Ronan is a freelance writer who contributes a weekly column profiling various communities. She also writes a weekly review of real estate related web sites. Courtney's career in journalism has included recent stints as managing editor of Agent News and as associate editor of Texas Business magazine. Written by Courtney Ronan Click here for a printer-friendly version of this article.