The City of Lewisville, under the guidance of its Planning Department and Neighborhood Services, has been honored with two CLIDE Awards for 2025 by the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Recognition came through the Business 121 Corridor Plan, which snagged an award in the Planning & Public Policy category, and the Backyard Cottage Design Competition, which drew accolades in the Raising Public Awareness category.
Adopted unanimously in January by the Lewisville City Council, the Business 121 Corridor Plan is a 20-year ambition designed to enhance the gateway that defines Lewisville’s entry, targeting improvements in safety, economics, and overall aesthetics. According to a press release from the City of Lewisville, more than a quarter of the city's population and a significant portion of its workforce intersect with the corridor. The plan's foundation, rooted in community insights, consists of a dozen key goals aimed at realizing its comprehensive vision.
The second accolade went to the Backyard Cottage Design Competition, which stands as a testament to Lewisville’s innovative approach in tackling affordable housing. This endeavor, supported by a grant from the American Association of Retired Persons, drew a diverse pool of participants ranging from the youth to seasoned architects. With 67 submissions and over $6,500 awarded to 10 winners, these designs hold the potential to fundamentally rethink the utilization of existing urban spaces in Lewisville for affordability’s sake.
A previous CLIDE Award in 2023 recognized Lewisville's forward-thinking Healthy Infrastructure Plan, an initiative aimed at cultivating equity within the city’s development. Through the "Explore More Lewisville" program, the city plans a decade-spanning transformation of its recreational spaces, deepening residents' connections to healthier lifestyles. While discussing the CLIDE Awards, a statement from the city expressed the importance of these framework plans and their impact on both physical and mental well-being.
As a measure of Lewisville’s commitment to developmental excellence, a Special Development CLIDE Award was also won back in 2017 for Wayne Ferguson Plaza. This urban park, spanning 1.5 acres, seamlessly merges practical city infrastructure with natural aesthetics, offering a multi-use space that symbolizes the city's unity and community focus.
