Community Impact reports that the proposed Dallas Stars arena at The Shops at Willow Bend would operate under a 30-year lease, as Plano prepares another opportunity for residents to weigh in.
The city plans a second public open house from 6 to 8 p.m. July 14, according to Community Impact’s report. The meeting comes as residents raise concerns about traffic, noise and safety connected with the proposal.
Why the Stars point to Plano
Stars President Brad Alberts said the team’s fan base has progressively shifted north along the Dallas North Tollway. His explanation places the proposed Plano site in the context of where the organization says its supporters are moving.
The reported 30-year lease would make the arena proposal a long-term commitment at Willow Bend. For Plano residents, the July 14 open house is the immediate date to know. It provides another public forum while questions about traffic, noise and safety remain part of the local discussion.
