The Garland City Council has approved a 10-year redevelopment plan designed to encourage economic development by revitalizing existing neighborhoods and commercial areas.
City officials say the strategy focuses on improving parts of Garland one area at a time, with the goal of attracting new private investment and redevelopment projects.
City Manager Mike Betz said the city has little room to expand geographically, making redevelopment of existing properties essential to Garland’s long-term growth…