r/Allen

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If you’re unfamiliar with “urbanism,” it's how inhabitants of urban areas, such as towns and cities, interact with the built environment. Positive urbanism inherently supports public transit and mixed use zoning, with an emphasis on making it easier to do everyday errands without needing a vehicle.

As a native Dallasite, I’ve noticed that there is quite a lack of this kind of infrastructure outside of very few places, which is crazy given the population size.

This doesn't apply to just DFW, but I’m working on a campaign to get local officials involved in supporting this kind of legislation forward. One small step in that is furthering the Build More Housing Near Transit Act. August is coming up, and if you want to get more involved in local politics, this is a great starting point.

Check out DATA to support DART - https://dallasareatransitalliance.org/

Like bro im from frisco and theres only two guys working here 😭 ive been waiting for a cheese pizza slice + hot dog + cookies for a while now. They're literally carrying an entire warehouse on their backs, does Allen not have enough of a work force 💔

Hey all! I am a guy with some longggg hair, I do not like how short hair looks on me so I want to keep it long but I want to get a bunch of layers, and maybe some caramel highlights. however every guy haircut place only does perms and fades 😭. does anyone have any recommendation? maybe I should just go to a woman’s salon?

I just want to play pinball without driving to an arcade :P

Hello,

I posted this in r/askDFW but it turns out my hotel is in Allen! I'll be in town this coming Sunday-Friday for work and am hoping to find non-tourist-trap places, events, restaurants, etc.

I'm open to anything but enjoy history, music, fitness, architecture, hockey, and lacrosse. I'd appreciate any suggestions on things to help me get to know the area, thanks!

Hello,

Can someone please share insight on Alton Boyd Elementary? Also, how is the GATE program at Vaughan Elementary School? Thank you.

We’re a family currently living in Oakville, Ontario (Canada) and are seriously considering moving to the Dallas area in the next couple of years.

I run a tech business, have two kids (elementary/middle school age), and we’re trying to understand what areas would realistically fit our lifestyle long term.

Our priorities are:

• Very safe family-oriented suburbs
• Strong public schools
• Good environment for kids activities/sports
• Access to golf, cycling, running, triathlon-type outdoor activities
• Warm weather compared to Ontario
• Good Indian/international community is a plus
• Prefer newer, cleaner, well-planned areas
• Budget is flexible, but we still care about value

The areas that keep coming up are:

• Frisco
• Prosper
• Southlake
• Plano
• Coppell
• Flower Mound
• Allen

Would love honest opinions from people actually living there:

• Which areas feel the safest day-to-day?
• Which suburbs have the best overall quality of life for families?
• Are there areas locals would strongly recommend OR avoid?
• How bad is summer heat really for outdoor life?
• If you moved from another state/country, what surprised you most?

Also curious how Dallas suburbs compare to places like Raleigh/Cary NC for long-term family life.

One more thing we’re trying to understand is realistic income expectations for these areas.

For a family with 2 kids wanting:

• a safe neighborhood
• good public schools
• a detached home
• kids activities/sports
• occasional travel
• comfortable but not ultra-luxury living

what household gross income would you consider:

• “comfortable”
• “very comfortable”
• “upper-end” lifestyle

in places like Frisco, Prosper, Southlake, Plano, etc.?

Appreciate any insights, especially from families with kids or people who relocated recently.

Heard rumblings about something happening with a kid getting hospitalized at the Rose Bowl? Who has the full story? 🤔

Is Allen Heights in the area of Woods of Allen Heights heavily trafficked?

I just made honor band! Going to try and make all regions, so wish me luck! No but seriously, anyone else in the CMS band?

Hi! This is a long shot, but does anyone have any dashcam or any type of footage from 12:45-12:50pm on Saturday April 25, 2026 at the intersection of Greenville and Bethany?

We were rear ended and after filing, found out the driver‘s information/insurance info was fraudulent. Trying to gather any type of evidence at this point.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

Our family is a family of 3, husband and I and a 6th grade son who loves football. We are traveling to Allen this summer to check it out and to help our son envision the move. We will be getting an Airbnb house in the area for the vacation to help him get a feel for the neighborhood.

Do you guys have any pointers how to organize our trip to really get a feel of the place? Any local parks or activities that are popular for kids his age, or football camps that are happening in the summer? I’ve been on ChatGPT all week lol but it’s hard to plan . We will be out there for two weeks and if possible would love to connect to coaches of a tackle league that is good in this neighborhood to see if we can chat with the coaches or observe practice, drop in for a private workout or something..

Essentially, we are hoping to make this vacation meaningful in a way of introducing our son to the lifestyle he would have out here. Any advice would be appreciated!!

For context, we are a mixed family I’m European, husband is Black American , the kid looks Puerto Rican : ) lol . I don’t know what Allen is politically/racially like , seems like a diverse and welcoming place on the internet, but if there is another area we should be considering , we would appreciate that insight as well.

Thanks!!