Define "Home" In Allen

Just like our own homes.... what we put into it, we get out of it. Our house has a yellow door... I love that door. It just feels welcoming with a little pop of color! Allen is a home with a yellow door. For 30 years, it's a place that I want to come back to. It still feels safe to me, the parks are well kept, it's easy to access other parts of the metroplex, all shopping is close, the school district offers so much to families.

Home is where people care and share. A sense of belonging and acceptance. A place of peace and feeling safe.

Home is the friendly people you see every day. Caring people on the street, grocery stores, church, senior center, schools, every where.

The question seems directed to elicit what attribute(s) I value in Allen as my home. To that I’d answer growing diversity and the development of outdoor offerings: trails and parks.

For me home is safety, love, and a place where I can grow my family, build a future, and find a sanctuary. Home in Allen means peace and security, a place where I know my children, family and friends are safe. It’s a community free from drugs and violence, filled with beautiful trails, parks, people, and recreation for everyone

Home is where everyone can feel accepted and included. A place that provides for your needs currently, and that you feel will meet your needs in the future as your age and life experiences change

Home is where I feel welcomed and have a support system, whether it's family, friends or neighbors and businesses frequented. Home is a place I have pride in, and want to take care of.

Unlike some communities to our west, I feel Allen has maintained a more hometown feel. Urbanization and growth are inevitable and this is the case for not only Allen but the entire area, which will continue. However, maintaining a hometown feel with the downtown area hopefully being brought back to life.

Home is a place that warms your heart. A safe place where you can rest, relax, feel happy. Home is where your community is helpful, takes pride in their homes, their schools, our police and firefighters, the kinds of businesses we can support and adds value to our quality of life. Home is a where we have first rate hospitals and medical services. Home is where we have strong leadership whose primary goal is to focus on our community, manage growth responsibly and thoughtful of the impact (including roads, sidewalks, green spaces) to those who reside here now as well as those who may choose to move here in the future.