Special Districts

Concentrating limited public sector resources in strategic areas will have a positive “ripple effect” in surrounding neighborhoods and commercial districts. We partner with private developer and businesses to build new or renovate key places that catalyze future investment.

Garland Map of Special DistrictsCatalyst Areas

The following links teach about each area’s competitive position, development opportunities, key assets, market supply and demand for different types of land uses, and other important information. Certain portions of each catalyst district, called targeted investment areas, are already seeing or poised to see near term investment.

Recent Development Activity

For additional information, follow the link to view a list and interactive map of current and recently approved zoning cases.

Current CIP Projects

The City uses its scarce public bond funds to facilitate the development and redevelopment of Garland. A number of important projects have been completed and are currently underway. View more information on the Capital Improvement Plan.