Title
Consider/Discuss the Draft Better Together Strategic Plan
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Goal 5: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
5.3: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development Department
CONTACT: Margaret Li, Housing and Community Development Director
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation on the goals and strategies included in the draft Better Together Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan).
ITEM SUMMARY:
This work session item provides the City Council with an opportunity to review the goals and strategies contained in the draft Better Together Strategic Plan to address issues associated with homelessness in McKinney.
The Strategic Plan builds upon the findings from the Needs Assessment and input from four working groups:
Businesses and Property Owners
Housing and Economic Development Professionals
Service Providers and Faith Organizations
City Staff and First Responders
The Strategic Plan aims to address the root causes, lived experiences, and impacts of homelessness in the community through the following eight goals:
Prevent Homelessness and Housing Instability
Increase Economic Stability and Self Sufficiency
Expand Shelter Options Across the Homelessness Continuum
Establish a Coordinated Regional Response System
Create a Low-Barrier Access and Navigation System
Strengthen Behavioral Health and Criss Response
Optimize Community Safety and Encampment Response
Build Sustainable Capacity and Investment
Following this discussion, the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) will work with staff to finalize the Strategic Plan and develop an Implementation Plan that will detail specific action steps, timelines, responsible parties, required resources, and performance targets. The final Strategic Plan and implementation plan will be brought back to the City Council for consideration and appr...
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