North Dallas Rallying Against Neighbor's Perks

DALLAS-A groundswell movement is taking root in North Dallas, where municipalities and building owners are plotting moves against their successful neighbor to the north, Frisco. Meetings are being held over possible counterattacks for the hefty incentive packages being laid on tables by Frisco to entice relocations.

The rumblings about Frisco, which kicks in relocation money, are getting considerably louder as the high-roller holds onto its title as the state’s fastest-growing municipality, packages get heftier and the economy stays in low gear.

So far, the meetings have attracted officials from Addison, Farmers Branch and Richardson. Addison city manager Ron Whitehead tells GlobeSt.com that “there definitely is some interest in creating a level playing field. We’re in the beginning of those conversations.” It has been confirmed that building owners and developers with vested interests in the communities also are meeting, but so far no one’s stepping forward to openly discuss the game plan.