Garland
CITY PRESS
MARCH 2017 VOLUME 25 · ISSUE 2
GarlandTX.gov
03 City Administration
05 Heritage Crossing
09 Code Compliance
13 Animal Services
14-15
Building Dedication March 3
Hats off to Garland
Code Tackles Parking Issues
Microchip Your Pet
Mark Your Calendars! Fun Events in Garland
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A Tale of Two Eras
The state board’s review and approval follows a year-long effort of research and meetings between the City, the THC, the Garland Downtown Business Association, and a nine-member ad hoc advisory committee composed of downtown property and business owners, as well as a representative from the non-profits Garland Landmark Society and Preservation Garland. The final step in the application process will be the submittal and review by the NPS, expected to take three to five months for processing.
It’s wonderful how Garland’s rich history is giving us a sense of place for today. The historic backdrop adds to the feeling that Downtown Garland is special; it's not just another cookie-cutter development with chain restaurants you can find everywhere.
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COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT 2
Downtown Garland is a step closer to inclusion in the prestigious National Register of Historic Places. On Jan. 21, the State Board of Review for the Texas Historical Commission (THC) unanimously approved the nomination of the Garland Downtown Historic District to be sent to the National Parks Service (NPS) for its review. The U.S. National Register represents the nation's official list of properties deemed worthy of preservation. Of Downtown Garland’s 53 commercial properties, 41 were deemed as contributing to the nomination.
ANITA GOEBEL