Fate will feature unique places and spaces that are family-friendly and accessible to all.

Throughout the visioning process for the comprehensive plan, a collective desire for a unique community identity was discussed. Given that development in Fate is relatively new and there are still a large number of vacant properties throughout the city, there is significant opportunity to ensure future development and redevelopment in Fate reflects the desired overall character.

The goals in this section are focused on supporting placemaking efforts, promoting growth at key centers and corridors, and refining design standards to enhance the overall character of the community. In total there are 12 total strategies related to distinctive identity, three of which are considered high priority for implementation.

Completed
In-Progress
Future
Ongoing


S = Short-Term (1-3 years), M = Mid-Term (3-5 years), L = Long-Term (5+ years)
, O = Ongoing, strategies that should continue throughout the planning period

Goal DI-1

Support placemaking efforts that enhance the community character of Fate.

Stage
Reference Number
Strategy
Type of Strategy
Timeframe
High Priority
Implementing Agency
Completed
DI-1.1
Allow for attached single- family, townhomes, and other lifestyle housing within areas identified as mixed-use and dynamic neighborhood place types.
Investment
L
Planning & Development
Ongoing
DI-1.2
Promote the inclusion of public art in public and communal spaces.
Policy
O
Planning & Development
Future
DI-1.3
Develop a community way finding program to direct to key destinations.
Study, Investment
M
Planning & Development
Ongoing
DI-1.4
Support neighborhood efforts to make gateway improvements to instill neighborhood pride.
Policy
O
HOAs

Goal DI-2

Promote community growth at activity centers and key corridors.

Stage
Reference Number
Strategy
Type of Strategy
Timeframe
High Priority
Implementing Agency
In-Progess
DI-2.1
Promote a flexible framework for the I-30/ FM 551 focus area that is fiscally-sustainable, pedestrian-scaled, high quality, and supportive of growth of downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
Policy
S
Planning & Development
Ongoing
DI-2.2
Encourage retail and commercial growth along Highway 66, FM 551, Ben Payne Rd, and I-30 as key corridors within Fate.
Policy
O
Economic Development
Ongoing
DI-2.3
Continue efforts to brand Downtown Fate as the community and cultural center of the City.
Operations
O
Economic Development
Completed
DI-2.4
Allow for attached single- family, townhomes, and other lifestyle housing within areas identified as mixed-use and dynamic neighborhood place types.
Regulation
S
Planning & Development

Goal DI-3

Establish building and site design standards that enhance the appearance and character of Fate.

Stage
Reference Number
Strategy
Type of Strategy
Timeframe
High Priority
Implementing Agency
Completed
DI-3.1
Incorporate code requirements for block configurations that enhances walkability, connectivity, and pedestrian-oriented uses.
Regulation
S
Planning & Development
In-Progess
DI-3.2
Work with partners to enhance streetscape amenities along key corridors and within the downtown and IH-30/FM 551 focus areas.
Investment
L
Planning & Development
Future
DI-3.3
Incorporate considerations for long-term adaptability of buildings when updating code requirements.
Regulation
S
Planning & Development
Completed
DI-3.4
Incorporate updates to building form requirements based on the intended character of the place types described in this comprehensive plan.
Regulation
S
Planning & Development