One of the earliest paleo-indian sites in North America is found in Lewisville, TX, dating back to 1100 B.C. The earliest white settlement in what is now Lewisville occurred in the 1840s. Basdeal Lewis purchased the land around which Lewisville would be formed and named the town after himself.
Community Development Districts A Community Development District is a local unit of special purpose government created to provide for the long-term, specific needs to its residents.
What is a Community Redevelopment Area or District? Under Florida law (Chapter 163, Part III), local governments are able to designate areas as Community Redevelopment Areas when certain conditions exist. Since all the monies used in financing CRA activities are locally generated, CRAs are not overseen by the state, but redevelopment plans must be consistent with local government comprehensive plans.