The Dallas Morning News - July 3, 2006
Fairview's motto is "Keeping it country."
But one look at a map shows why that's hard to do.
Wedged between Allen and McKinney on the east side of U.S. Highway 75, the Collin County town of 5,700 is next in line for a development boom.
Builders are already putting up new subdivisions lined with custom homes.
And starting next year work will begin on a 200-acre shopping center that's as big as some malls.
While the big city is knocking at Fairview's front door, city leaders say they want to keep the rural flavor for much of the town.
"We are trying to take advantage of the growth and protect ourselves at the same time," said Fairview City Manager John Godwin. "It looks like we are going to be able to do that."
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