From its intentional city-planning, to the many parks and big-hearted people, it’s clear Plano is a place designed with community in mind. Whether it’s a support group for new moms, a boutique store of necessities for those affected by hunger, or a playground for children of all abilities, Plano residents have a knack for identifying gaps and filling them with hard work, passion and commitment. Here, people are proactive about making their community better, going out door-to-door to pool local knowledge and asking others, heart to heart, for donations and support.
What’s more, the vibrant diversity in Plano, with one-in-four residents born outside the U.S., is a source of immense community pride. What used to be a small farming community has now become home to almost 300,000 residents. While others might know Plano as one of the fastest growing suburbs of Dallas, at its heart this is a city of locals, old and new, coming together to shape deep understanding and build community. Photography by Pedro Oliveira
