Introduction | ENVISION FRANKLIN 9 FIGURE 1.3: CITY OF FRANKLIN PAST POPULATION GROWTH of sidewalks, multi-use trails, and pedestrian tunnels under Hillsboro Road and Fieldstone Parkway. Franklin was an early adopter of integrating local commercial uses with masterplanned neighborhoods and also of New Urbanism principles evidenced by the design of neighborhoods such as Willow Springs, Carlisle, and Westhaven. Westhaven, the City’s largest neighborhood by acreage and dwellings, exemplifies new urbanism design principles with its compact form, mix of land uses, distinctive architecture, pedestrian-oriented design, and use of transect zones. Today, Franklin has become the seventh largest city in Tennessee and a key residential and economic generator for the Nashville region. Notably, Franklin has been named within the top 20 places to live by Livability Magazine 2023, Top 10 Best Places to Retire by US-Money Magazine 2022, consistently receives a Triple A Bond rating from Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s, and was named an All America City by the National Civic League in 2020. As growth pressure has increased, so have the City’s design and development standards to ensure new development fits into the character of Franklin and also contributes towards the physical buildout of the city. While opinions are mixed on the rate of growth, major change is expected to continue. Projections indicate, that by 2040, approximately 128,089 people will live in the City of Franklin, with employment at 116,000 jobs. See Figure 1.4 and Appendix A for more specific demographic and employment information. As Franklin continues to grow, the city seeks to maintain its character as a community with historic resources, vibrant neighborhoods, neighborhood commercial nodes, employment centers, conservation areas, and open spaces. The City understands the critical importance of maintaining a strong sense of community and appreciates all of the dedicated people who have helped shape Franklin into the community that it is today. FIGURE 1.4: CITY OF FRANKLIN POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT PROJECTION SUMMARY Year Population Employment 2010 62,487 51,736 2015 72,272 70,049 2020 83,454 81,000 2030 106,409 95,000 2040 128,089 116,000 Note: Figures represent City of Franklin and are based upon historical growth averages.
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