Garland Road Vision Plan

TABLE OF CONTENTS
GARLAND ROADVISION STUDY

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Garland Road Vision Advisory Committee North Central Texas Council of Governments
Margaret Bell - Dixon Branch HOA Michael Morris - Director of Transportation
Mary Brinegar - The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society Karla Weaver, AICP - Principal Transportation Planner
Aren Cambre - Lake Park Estates NA Staron Faucher - Transportation Planner
Susan Enarson - Lake Park Estates NA City of Dallas
Mary Griggs - Emerald Isle HOA Mary Suhm - City Manager
Steve Hefner - Casa Linda Plaza Theresa O’Donnell, AICP - Director, Sustainable Development and Construction
Shirley Loftin - Casa View Peer Chacko, AICP - Assistant Director, Strategic Planning
Bruce McShan - McShan Florist David C. Schleg, AICP - City Project Manager
Brad Rogers - Casa Linda Estates NA Shilpa Ravande, AICP - Senior Planner
Gloria Tarpley - Forest Hills Tanya Brooks - Senior Transportation Planner
Bob Weiss - Lakewood
Luis
Tamayo - Senior Planner
Chakilla White - Doctors Hospital
Mark Wilson - Peninsula Texas Department of Transportation
Scot Williams - Little Forest Hills NA Richard C. Mason, AICP, ASLA
Darrell Wood - Eastwood HOA Kenneth Powers, PE
Gerry Worrall - YMCA @ White Rock Meeting Facilities

Bryan Adams High School
Ex-Officio:
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society
Sheffie Kadane - District 9 City Councilman
Dallas First Assembly Church of God
Gary Griffith - former District 9 City Councilman (responsible for
Doctors Hospital
initiating the GRV Study in 2006)
First Family Church
Highland Park Cafeteria
Lochwood Library
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction 1 5. Implementation 79
Beginning the Project Implementation Recommendations
Location + Surroundings Area 1: Land Use, Urban Design + Zoning
Planning Process Area 2: Transportation
2. Existing Conditions 9 Area 3: Infrastructure
Corridor Demographics Area 4: Economic Development
Parks + Open Space Area 5: Housing
Development Patterns Area 6: Environmental
Transportation Network Appendix 113
Key Opportunities + Challenges 1: Data Summaries
3. Consensus Vision 35 2: Public Comments
Role of the Consensus Vision 3: Meeting Summaries
Future Land Development Vision 4: Implementation Matrix
Future Circulation Vision 5: Additional Implementation Background
4. Strategic Opportunity Areas 67 5.1: City of Dallas Zoning Districts
Overview 5.2: City of Dallas Zoning Change Process
Strategic Opportunity Vision Area 1 5.3: Benefits of Community Gardens
Strategic Opportunity Vision Area 2 5.4: Gardeners in Community Development
Proposed Linear Park Vision 5.5: City of Dallas Active TIF Districts
Proposed Gateway Vision 5.6: Active TIF Districts Map
5.7: City of Dallas TIF District Evaluation Criteria
5.8: City of Dallas PID Policy
5.9: MMD Districts Briefing
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Figure 1.1 Project Goals and 3 Figure 3.1 Garland Road Vision Plan 38 Figure 4.1 Four Strategic Opportunity Vision 69
Objectives Area Plans
Figure 1.2 Project Study Area 5 Figure 3.2 40 Figure 4.2 70
Figure 1.3 6 Figure 3.3 40 Figure 4.3 70
Figure 1.4 7 Figure 3.4 41 Figure 4.4 Strategic Opportunity Vision Area 1 71
Plan
Figure 2.1 Garland Road corridor population 10 Figure 3.5 41 Figure 4.5 72
and age distribution
Figure 2.2 13 Figure 3.6 Land Development Vision Plan 42-43 Figure 4.6 72
Figure 2.3 14 Figure 3.7 44 Figure 4.7 Strategic Opportunity Vision Area 2 73
Plan
Figure 2.4 14 Figure 3.8 44 Figure 4.8 74
Figure 2.5 15 Figure 3.9 56-57 Figure 4.9 74
Figure 2.6 Existing Land Use 16-17 Figure 3.10 Section A: Garland Road at 58 Figure 4.10 Strategic Opportunity Vision 75
Winsted Drive Area 3 Plan
Figure 2.7 18 Figure 3.11 Section B: Garland Road at the 59 Figure 4.11 76
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
Figure 2.8 18 Figure 3.12 Section C: Garland Road and 60 Figure 4.12 76
Buckner Boulevard
Figure 2.9 19 Figure 3.13 Section D: Garland Road and East 61 Figure 4.13 Strategic Opportunity Vision 77
Centerville Road Area 4 Plan
Figure 2.10 19 Figure 3.14 Section E: Garland Road and 62 Figure 5.1 86
Lochwood Boulevard
Figure 2.11 Existing Zoning 20-21 Figure 3.15 Section F: Garland Road at 63 Figure 5.2 92
Railroad Yard
Figure 2.12 Parcel Ownership 22-23 Figure 3.16 Section G: Garland Road and 64 Figure 5.3 105
Northwest Highway
Figure 2.13 24 Figure 3.17 65
Figure 2.16 Level of Service 26 Figure 3.20 65
Figure 2.17 Existing Public Transportation 28-29 Figure 3.21 Urban Design Elements 66
Routes
Figure 2.18 31
Figure 2.19 Existing Sidewalks 32-33
Figure 2.20 34
Figure 2.21 34
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INTRODUCTION
1. INTRODUCTION
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BEGINNING THE PROJECT
Project Introduction
The Garland Road Vision Advisory Committee (“GRV”) was formed in 2006, by then Dallas City Council member Gary Griffith,
to plan for the future of the Garland Road Corridor. The study area spans from I-635, past the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical
Gardens and the White Rock Lake Spillway, to the intersection of Garland Road, Gaston and East Grand Avenues. This project
is a community - led small area planning initiative, following the neighborhood planning framework defined in the “forwardDallas!”
Comprehensive Plan, an initiative approved by the Dallas City Council as the model for future growth of the City of Dallas. The
project was initiated and funded through a sustainable development grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments
(NCTCOG) Regional Transportation Council (RTC), and local matching funds raised by the GRV Advisory Committee.
Garland Road Vision Advisory Committee

The GRV Advisory Committee is made up of individuals representing neighborhoods, and individual stakeholders abutting
Garland Road in the designated corridor. The GRV Advisory Committee is intended to oversee the urban planning study of the
Garland Road Corridor. The group’s purpose has been to facilitate community involvement in this initiative, and to build support
and funding to implement these recommendations.
Garland Road Vision

Garland Road is the portal to many of the most beautiful and desirable neighborhoods in the city, as well as the address of
successful retail businesses, churches, professional services and healthcare providers. The Garland Road Vision initiative was
created for the enhancement of both operational function and aesthetic character along the Garland Road corridor. Ultimately, the
purpose of the completed study will be formal adoption by the City of Dallas, and it is intended that there will be the opportunity for
identified projects to subsequently be funded by future bond programs and other sources of funding.
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INTRODUCTION
PROJECT GOALS + OBJECTIVES
To enhance operational function and aesthetic character along the Garland

Road corridor
To establish an avenue of accessibility and attractive utility to all who live and
work near Garland Road
To encourage resident and stakeholder participation in the visioning process
To achieve a vision based upon the consensus of the communities along

Garland Road
To identify specific implementation projects that will guide the City of Dallas’
future bond program projects and private development
Figure 1.1 Project Goals and Objectives
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LOCATION + SURROUNDINGS
Project Study Area

Garland Road is one of the key gateways to the City of Dallas from the east. Connecting East
Dallas to the Dallas Central Business District (CBD), the corridor links many of the most desirable
and beautiful neighborhoods in the City. The 5.5 mile long project study area focuses on the
properties, typically within one block north and south of Garland Road, between the intersection
of Garland Road and I-635, and ending at the intersection of Garland Road and Gaston Avenue,
south of the White Rock Lake Spillway. This study area, which is identified in the exhibit on
page 5, covers approximately 1,050 acres. According to the North Central Texas Council of
Governments and U.S. Census Bureau, in the year 2000, the project study area contained
29,000 people in 13,300 households within its boundaries.
Key Features of the Corridor

• White Rock Lake and Spillway
• Dallas Arboretum
• White Rock Market Place and Casa Linda Plaza
• Doctors Hospital
• Existing neighborhoods and churches
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Figure 1.2 Project Study Area
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PLANNING PROCESS
Community Engagement Process

The community engagement strategy and public participation were critical elements from the
onset of the effort. The GRV Advisory Committee was committed to steering a process where
the wishes of the communities of Garland Road were identified, refined and implemented
as part of the urban planning process. Early in the process, the committee and project team
worked together to establish a public engagement plan to provide the community with multiple
opportunities to interact with the project team, to ask questions, to voice their opinions and
concerns, and to respond to plan concepts.
The project team used a variety of community engagement strategies to include the public in the
process; an open house, several public meetings, key stakeholder interviews, a project website,
and a design charrette. The overall purpose for encouraging stakeholder participation was to
solicit input from the public to establish the vision for Garland Road. Throughout the process
the GRV Committee and project team encouraged participation from a wide range of individuals
Figure 1.3 Participants at the October Open House who live, work and visit the study area. The result is a plan representing the future desires of the
at First Family Church.
community for the study area.
Public Engagement Events

Open House – A public open house was held in early October 2009 at the First Family
Church on Garland Road. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce the stakeholders and
general public to the Garland Road corridor, and to the upcoming vision process. More than
INTRODUCTION
150 participants progressed through a series of stations intended to provide background on

corridor issues, and education on the project history, background and goals, the forwardDallas!
Comprehensive Plan, and the various plan elements that would be developed.
Stakeholder Workshop – The stakeholder workshop-design charrette was an all-day event

held in mid November 2009. More than 50 individuals, representing a cross section of the various
stakeholder groups in the corridor that included business owners, residents, and public officials
representing NCTCOG, the City of Dallas, TxDOT, and DART, attended the event. The agenda
for the day included a series of small group discussions facilitated by consultant team members,
and opportunities to provide feedback on a variety of concepts developed within each of the
small group discussions. The outcome was a series of visual and verbal concepts for mobility,
development and beautification that became the foundation for developing the Vision Plan for the Figure 1.4 Stakeholders discussing beautification
corridor. concepts at the November stakeholder workshop.
Public Meeting 1 – A public meeting was held after the stakeholder workshop on November
17, 2009, to provide additional stakeholders an opportunity to review and provide feedback Complete summaries of the comments
on materials developed at the all-day workshop. Participants were given the opportunity to received at the open house, stakeholder
review and provide feedback on the workshop materials, review development types and provide workshop and public meeting 1, as well as
additional input on refined concepts. meeting notes from meetings 2 and 3 are
provided in the appendices of this report.
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Public Meetings 2 & 3 – Two subsequent public meetings were held on March 25, 2010
and April 8, 2010. At these sessions, the refined concepts for the corridor were presented.
Participants provided additional feedback on these mobility, development and beautification
visions. Comments from these participants showed strong support for the refined vision of the
corridor.
Throughout the process and at each public engagement event, participants were given the
opportunity to provide input and comments in a variety of ways. Stakeholders were encouraged
to speak with team members, offer written comments at meetings or through the GRV Advisory
Committee website, and to engage in discussions with their fellow community members. The
result is a process and plan that truly reflects the vision of the community.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
2. EXISTING CONDITIONS
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CORRIDOR DEMOGRAPHICS
STUDY FOCUS | Development
Population + Age Distribution The People of the Garland Road Corridor, 2000
The population in the Garland Road corridor Older than the city’s population as a whole
study area was approximately 29,000 25.0%
Share of Population
20.0%
residents in 2000, making up about 2.5% of
15.0%
the overall population of the City of Dallas,
10.0%
which was approximately 1.19 million at that
5.0%
time. The population within the corridor is 0.0%
Under 5 to 9 10 to 15 to 20 to 25 to 35 to 45 to 55 to 60 to 65 to 75 to 85 and
older than that of the City as a whole; almost 5 14 19 24 34 44 54 59 64 74 84 over
12% of the population in the corridor is 65 or Age
older, compared to 8.6% citywide. Garland Road Corridor City of Dallas
Population Distribution, Selected Age Groups

Additionally, approximately 20% of the Dallas Garland Road Corridor
population in the corridor is between 45 and 19 and under 29.4% 24.7%
64 years of age, an age group that includes Source: North Central Texas Council of 65 and over 8.6% 11.7%
Governments, U.S. Census Bureau 75 to 84 3.0% 4.9%

baby boomers approaching retirement age
during the next 20 years. At the November GARLAND ROADVISION | Dallas,
VISION STUDYFigure TX
2.1 Garland Road corridor population and age 17,
November distribution.
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2009 stakeholder workshop and public

meeting, participants expressed a desire for
additional housing choices in the future that
would be appropriate for “active seniors” –
empty nesters and retirees.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Ethnicity + Household Demographics

The people living in the Garland Road corridor in 2000 were predominantly White, with over 72%
of the residents in this group. Slightly less than 10% of the population was Black, and about 3%
were Asian, Native American or Pacific Islander. Almost 35% of the corridor’s residents are
Hispanic, a substantially lower percentage than for the City’s overall population which is 55%.
Appendix 1 provides more detail on area’s demographics.
The Garland Road corridor’s future affects other people in addition to those who live here. The
people who visit White Rock Lake or the corridor’s other parks, businesses and institutions also
have a stake in the area’s future, and will contribute to its economic vitality.
Approximately 13,400 households exist in the corridor, which is about 3% of the total households
in the City of Dallas. The Median Family Income in the corridor is almost $56,000, exceeding the
citywide Median Family Income of $40,921 by about 37%. The average household size is 2.24,
which is less than the citywide average of 2.58. This is possibly the result of the corridor’s age
distribution.
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As mentioned previously, the existing population in the Garland Road corridor study area is
approximately 29,000. Additionally, there are approximately 20,500 employees within the
corridor. NCTCOG forecasts for the 20 year horizon (to the year 2030) indicates a slight increase
in jobs, and almost no change in the number of residents or households in the corridor. This is
due to the methodology NCTCOG uses to predict future populations, which is based largely on
the availability of land for new development, and assumptions about redevelopment reflected in
cities’ existing plans. Since this corridor today is essentially built-out with very limited vacant land
and no existing plan in place for future redevelopment, the current assumptions reflect a status
quo scenario. As the Garland Road Vision plan is developed, it is anticipated that opportunities
for redevelopment at potentially higher densities will influence future NCTCOG forecasts. The
graph in Appendix 1 summarizes NCTCOG’s existing forecast for population, households and
jobs in the Garland Road corridor from the years 2000 to 2030.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
PARKS + OPEN SPACE
Parks, Open Space + Natural Features

As discussed in previous sections, the Garland Road Vision study area is predominately a
developed corridor with very little undeveloped property. The primary natural features are
various elements associated with White Rock Lake and White Rock Creek. White Rock Lake,
its associated park, and the neighboring Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden provide the
major natural habitat and open space within the Garland Road Corridor. White Rock Creek
crosses Garland Road between Winsted Road and San Rafael Boulevard, providing the only
creek crossing and floodplain within the corridor. Additionally, Samuel Garland Park, located at
the northern end of the study area at the intersection of Northwest Highway and Garland Road,
provides recreational opportunities for area residents in the form of trails, soccer fields and
playgrounds.
White Rock Lake Park and the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens contain major native
tree stands made up of Cedar Elm (Ulmus crassifolia), a number of Oaks (Quercus sp.), Pecan
(Carya illinoensis), and Cottonwood (Populus deltoides), to name a few. Additionally, many of
these species contribute to the regional landscape in surrounding neighborhoods including Forest
Hills, Little Forest Hills, Emerald Isle, and Casa Linda. Opportunities exist to utilize these tree
Figure 2.2 Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
species, as well as a number of additional ornamental species, as a framework for the future
urban design vision of the Garland Road corridor.
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DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS
Existing Land Use

While the Garland Road Vision study area is typically characterized as a commercial
corridor, it is made up of a vibrant mix of uses including religious, commercial, residential,
and public / institutional uses. Public open space associated with the Dallas Arboretum and
Botanical Gardens, White Rock Lake Park, and Samuel Garland Park is the predominant use,
encompassing about 32% of the 877 acres (exclusive of public rights-of-way) in the corridor.
Commercial uses including retail, office and lodging make up about 27% of the study area, and
residential uses, which include single family detached and attached, and multi-family uses make
up about 21% of the study area. Mixed-use currently only makes up about 3% of the overall
study area. Public and institutional, parking, transportation, utility, vacant and warehouse uses
make up the remaining 17% of the study area.
Specific commercial uses in the corridor range from ”home grown” businesses such as McShan
Florest and Barbecs Restaurant, to national chains such as the Home Depot, and Chili’s
Restaurant. While commercial uses are located throughout the corridor, key commercial nodes
are located at the intersections of Garland Road and East Grand Avenue, Garland Road and
Buckner Boulevard, and Garland Road and Jupiter Road.
Figure 2.3 (Top) Existing Commercial Uses

Figure 2.4 (Bottom) White Rock Lake Park
EXISTING CONDITIONS
The demographic trends mentioned previously, particularly those related to the overall aging
of the population in the corridor, will likely provide new demands for denser housing types in
the corridor. As a result, it is anticipated that mixed-use and single family attached uses will
provide the primary opportunities for the growth, and potential redevelopment of key parcels in
the corridor. It is important to note that only 22 acres (2.5%) of the study area are categorized as
vacant, suggesting that any new development in the corridor will likely take place in the form of
redevelopment of some of the older, underutilized commercial properties. A map of existing land
uses in the study area is located on pages 16 and 17 of this report.
Recent Development Trends

A visual survey of the existing development along the Garland Road corridor, supported
by a review of Dallas Central Appraisal District data, indicates that while the majority of the
development currently in the study area occurred prior to 1980, and much of it prior to 1960,
recent redevelopment activities in the past 10 to 15 years have provided new investment in the
corridor. Most recently, a new Quick Trip mini mart was developed in 2009 at the intersection of
Garland Road and Winsted Drive. This project built-out the area that began redeveloping in 1998
with the construction of the White Rock Self Storage complex.
The middle sections of the corridor have also seen their share of redevelopment and re-branding.
The White Rock Marketplace retail center, constructed in 1991 at the intersection of Lochwood
Figure 2.5 Recent Redevelopment Activity Boulevard and Garland Road, is the third iteration of development on the site that originally
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housed the Lochwood Shopping Mall. Across Lochwood Boulevard from the Marketplace is the
new Lochwood Library which redeveloped the old White Rock YMCA site in 2009. Finally, at the
intersection of Garland Road and Knob Oak, the White Rock Reserve mixed-use development
replaced a number of older commercial office buildings in 1999.
These are a few of the examples of recent reinvestment in the Garland Road Corridor that
have changed the character of uses on specific properties. Other properties have received
reinvestment in order to continue, enhance or expanded their position in the real estate market,
or their mission as an institution. These include investments at the Dallas Arboretum and
Botanical Gardens, Doctors Hospital, and Casa Linda Plaza. All of these areas are important
destinations and landmarks within the Garland Road Corridor that help anchor future investment
in the area.
Near the corridor’s northeast gateway at Northwest Highway and Garland Road, a Quick Trip was
also included as part of the redevelopment of one of the area’s many car lots that have become
underutilized. This facility was constructed in 2002.
Zoning
Figure 2.7 (Top) White Rock Marketplace While the study area associated with the Garland Road Vision plan is perceived as a commercial
Figure 2.8 (Bottom) Casa Linda Plaza corridor, it actually is zoned for a number of land uses including commercial, residential, and
mixed-use. The predominant zoning category in the corridor is Community Retail (CR), which
EXISTING CONDITIONS
covers approximately 29% of the study area. Community Retail, when combined with the
additional retail, commercial and office districts within the study area, accounts for 374 acres, or
approximately 36% of the area.
Residential districts, which include Single Family Residential [R-7.5(A), R-1ac.(A), and R-10(A)],
Multifamily Residential [MF-1(A) and MF-2(A)], and Duplex [D(A)], account for 452 acres, or
approximately 43% of the area (452 acres). The remaining 18% of the area is made up of
Planned Developments (PD’s), primarily associated with the Doctors Hospital site which includes
the hospital facility and medical office building near Garland Road and Buckner, and the land
adjacent to the Kansas City Southern Railroad between Santa Anna Street and Northwest
Highway which includes several light and heavy industrial uses. A map of existing zoning in the
study area is located on pages 20 and 21 of this report.
Parcel Ownership
Property ownership patterns can often be an indicator of opportunities to combine parcels
with common owners in order to create larger redevelopment opportunities. In the Garland
Road Corridor, there are not significant parcels of property in private ownership available for
redevelopment. Major property owners include the City of Dallas, and the Kansas City Southern
Railway. A map of major parcel ownership in the study area is located on pages 22 and 23 of Figure 2.9 (Top) Existing Community Retail
this report. Figure 2.10 (Bottom) Existing Single Family
Residential
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Existing + Planned Roadways

Within the study area, Garland Road (SH 78) is a six-lane divided facility with a raised median
separating the travel directions, and a speed of 40 miles per hour. Based on its function, the
roadway facility is categorized in the City of Dallas’ thoroughfare plan as PA / M-6-D(A) which
translates to a Principal Arterial with a minimum roadway section with 100 ft of Right-of-Way
(ROW), six 11 foot wide lanes and a 15 foot wide median in some areas. It serves as a major
thoroughfare for commuter traffic in and out of downtown Dallas for local residents, and for
communities to the east of Dallas. It also serves local inner-city trips to businesses, recreational
facilities, and other establishments along the corridor. Garland Road is “on-system”, meaning it is
part of the State highway system, and is primarily the responsibility of TxDOT for maintenance of
the roadway, with the exception of the section between Buckner Boulevard (Loop 12) and Gaston
Avenue, which is maintained by the City of Dallas.
Figure 2.13 (Top) Garland Road looking northeast

near Peavy Road.
Figure 2.14 (Bottom) Northwest Highway / Garland
Road Intersection
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Figure 2.15 Intersection of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard (Loop 12)
Major roadways intersecting Garland Road include Gaston Avenue, Buckner Boulevard (Loop
12), Peavy Road, Easton Road, Jupiter Road, Northwest Highway and I-635 (Lyndon B Johnson
Freeway). Ferguson Road is a major parallel roadway to the southeast which has the same
functional classification as Garland Road. No new roadways are currently planned in the study
area, and no changes to the functional classification or ROW of the existing roadways are
recommended as part of this study that would require an amendment of the City’s thoroughfare
plan. TxDOT currently has a project under design to construct left turn lanes in the portion of
Garland Road between Buckner Boulevard and I-635.
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Transportation Trip Counts

TxDOT periodically collects a series of traffic volume counts called “Saturation Counts” in
urban areas to validate regional Travel Demand Models. Historical saturation counts collected
by TxDOT along the Garland Road corridor show daily traffic counts of approximately 38,000
vehicles just north of Gaston Road and 25,000 vehicles north of Northwest Highway in 2004.
These data are significant to understand the demand for travel along the corridor relative to the
capacity and level of service of the roadway.
Projected Traffic Volumes

The 2009 projected traffic volumes show an average directional distribution of 67% vehicles
in the AM Peak direction (southbound) and 60% of the vehicles in the PM Peak direction
(northbound). The Average Peak Hour Volume in 2009 was projected to be approximately 980
and 2,030 in the Northbound and Southbound directions respectively for the AM Peak and 1,870
and 1,230 for the PM Peak. A comparison of the projected traffic volumes for year 2009 and
2030 indicate a nominal traffic growth rate of approximately 0.55% per year. According to data
provided by the NCTCOG from the traffic assignment for the Mobility 2030-2009 Amendment, the
overall Level of Service (LOS) for the corridor is LOS ‘C’ or better for the entire corridor. A limited
length of the southern portion of the corridor between St. Francis Ave. and Gaston Ave. exhibits
unacceptable level of service (LOS ‘D’-‘F’) in the peak directions.
Link segments of Garland Road within the corridor currently operate at an acceptable level of
service, and are largely impacted by access between the adjacent land use and public cross-
streets. Peak-period congestion impacts occur primarily at signalized intersections. Increased
future traffic demands resulting from new development or higher density development within the
corridor will decrease the relative level of service. Increased peak-period traffic volumes and
traffic density, slower speeds, higher system travel times and increased delay will manifest this Figure 2.16 Level of Service
EXISTING CONDITIONS
decrease in level of service. The means to address this potential is not necessarily increased
roadway capacity, but land use planning and operational techniques that include geographical
management of new development or re-development along the corridor, greater management
of access between Garland Road and adjacent land uses, and travel demand management
techniques that encourage non-vehicular modes, particularly for short-trip purposes.The portions
of the Garland Road corridor most impacted are those with the highest existing peak-period traffic
demands (the sections approaching Buckner Boulevard). The corridor is also a great attraction,
due in part to the White Rock Lake recreational opportunities, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical
Gardens, and the routes including Gaston Avenue and East Grand Avenue that are conduits
to other destination areas, such as the I-30 / East Grand area and the Lakewood and Lower
Greenville Avenue areas.
Transit and Additional Travel Modes

Public transportation within the Garland Road corridor today is in the form of traditional bus
service provided by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). However, there is no single bus route
serving the entire length of the corridor, with four regular routes (#60 local service, #466 and
#475 cross-town service, and #519 rail connection service to White Rock Station) traversing
various parts of the corridor. Most of the major roadways crossing Garland Road including
Gaston Avenue, Buckner Boulevard, Peavy Road, Easton Road, Jupiter Road and Northwest
Highway are also served by local and cross town buses. There is a relatively high density of bus
stops, with about 65 bus stops within approximately 5.5 miles of the Garland Road study corridor.
This high number of stops creates delays for bus riders as well as automobile traffic. White Rock
Station is the nearest DART light rail station, and is connected to Garland Road with the bus
service routes along Buckner Boulevard and Northwest Highway. Provision of light rail service
along Garland Road, or along the nearby BNSF rail line is not in DART’s expansion plans. A map
of the existing public transportation routes in the study area is located on pages 28 and 29 of this
report.
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Bicycle Lanes and Routes

Garland Road currently does not have dedicated bike lane facilities, and is not a part of a
designated bike route. The combination of high vehicular speeds and high number of driveway
cuts currently render Garland Road less desirable for significant bicycle usage. A basic principle
of traffic engineering is the separation of travel modes having dissimilar operating characteristics.
The difference in speeds and maneuverability of bicycles, passenger vehicles, and buses create
the potential for conflict that would discourage mixed flows on the same roadway surface. The
corridor is served by several designated bike routes on lower volume streets parallel to and
crossing Garland Road. These bike routes are also connected to the highly used existing trail
network in the area, especially near White Rock Lake.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Sidewalks
Sidewalks along Garland Road are intermittent at best, with several sections having no sidewalks
on either side, especially north of Jupiter Road. In areas where sidewalks do exist, they are
often times in a poor state of repair, and of minimal width (4’ in many cases). The recreational
trail network near White Rock Lake is popular destination for pedestrian activities. Pedestrian
movement across Garland Road is exclusively accommodated by crosswalks at existing
signalized intersections. The newly improved intersection of Garland Road and Buckner
Boulevard is one of the most pedestrian friendly intersections along the corridor. The use of
enhanced (colored and textured) crosswalks that emphasize pedestrian areas, and pedestrian
islands to minimize the perceived width of the roadway crossing, have caused the intersection
Figure 2.18 (Top) Garland Road / Buckner Boule- to be acclaimed by residents in the area. A map of the existing sidewalks in the study area is
vard Pedestrian Improvements located on pages 32 and 33 of this report.
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Sidewalks
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KEY OPPORTUNITIES + CHALLENGES
Potential Catalyst Sites

As mentioned previously, vacant properties make-up approximately 22 acres (2.5%) of the
parcels in the Garland Road corridor. A study of ownership patterns in the study area indicates
that, while there are a number of adjoining properties owned by the same entities, the majority of
those properties are controlled by public or semi public entities and have a limited likelihood of
providing opportunities for catalyst development.
However, a number of properties in the corridor could be classified as underutilized. From the
standpoint of visioning in the Garland Road corridor, underutilized properties are those that
are vacant, or may have low investment value in relation to the associated land value. There
are a number of properties in the corridor that contain underutilized “big box” buildings, large
expanses of parking, and very little activity. Many of these parcels are adjacent to properties
with similar characteristics, and provide opportunity for land assembly to create a larger area for
redevelopment.
Among those parcels are sites at the intersection of Garland Road, East Grand Avenue, and
Gaston Avenue, Garland Road at Peavy Road, Garland Road at Easton Road, Garland Road at
East Centerville Road, and Garland Road at Northwest Highway. These locations of these sites
and their potential redevelopment opportunities are detailed in Chapter 4, Strategic Opportunity Figure 2.20 (Top) Gaston Ave. / Garland Road Site
Areas. Figure 2.21 (Bottom) Garland Road / East
Centerville Road Site
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3. CONSENSUS VISION
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ROLE OF THE CONSENSUS VISION
As mentioned previously, the Garland Road Vision Plan is intended to be a Small Area Action
Plan in support of the forwardDallas! Comprehensive Plan. As a community based vision plan,
it is intended to build stakeholder and public support around a common vision, and provide a
rallying point for the community around common interests and concepts.
The projects’ planning process provided a mechanism for the stakeholders and public to express
what should remain the same, what should be enhanced, and what should be changed in the
Garland Road corridor. This expression was then translated into a vision of stakeholder and
public desires for the future built environment along Garland Road related to transportation, land
use, and beautification. The resulting consensus vision plan will be a valuable tool that can be
used by local officials in making decisions that are in alignment with the public’s desires for the
future Garland Road corridor. Those decisions may be related to specific zoning cases, the
creation of special districts, or the allocation of funding for future infrastructure improvements.
CONSENSUS VISION
The Consensus Vision includes three components: a Future Land Development Vision, a Future
Circulation Vision, and a Beautification Element. The Future Land Development Vision, which
focuses on new development opportunities, redevelopment opportunities, and opportunities to
enhance the existing uses that will remain, and the Future Circulation Vision, which focuses on
a series of overriding recommendations related to pedestrian, bicycle, automobile and transit
modes. A third Vision element, Beautification, looks at opportunities for enhancing the Garland
Road Corridor through the use of urban design elements including landscaping, special paving,
street furnishings and public art.
The Consensus Vision is based on direction received from corridor stakeholders and the general
public in a series of public meetings and a stakeholder workshop. In October 2009, an open
house was held at First Family Church on Garland Road. At this Open House, participants
were provided an overview of the three key elements associated with the Garland Road Vision
project, and were asked to respond to specific questions related to the preferred vision for the
future corridor. On November 14, 2009, the Garland Road Vision Advisory Committee hosted a
stakeholder workshop at the First Assembly Church of God on Northwest Highway. Stakeholders
at this all day work session were asked to assist in developing a basic framework for the future
development, transportation and beautification visions for the corridor. This framework was then
presented to the general public in a public meeting for additional comment on November 17,
2009.
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Figure 3.1 Garland Road Vision Plan
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With information received in these three key meetings, the consultant team developed a Draft
Land Development Vision, Circulation Vision and Beautification Vision. These draft Visions
were presented to the Garland Road Vision Advisory Committee in January and February
2010, and the committee’s comments were incorporated in updated plans for final public review
and comment. The Vision Plan elements were presented to the general public for review and
comment at Bryan Adams High School on March 25, 2010, and at the Dallas Arboretum on April
8, 2010. The following sections highlight the three consensus vision elements as presented to
the public at these two public meetings.
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FUTURE LAND DEVELOPMENT VISION
The Future Land Development Vision Plan identifies the desired land uses in the future corridor.
In general, the public desired little land use change in the Garland Road corridor between the
intersection of Garland Road with East Grand and Gaston Avenues, and the intersection of Garland
Road and Peavy Road. This portion of the study area contains many of the corridor’s primary
assets including the Dallas Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, Casa Linda Plaza, Doctors Hospital,
and White Rock Lake. Key neighborhoods in this area include Forest Hills, Little Forest Hills, Casa
Linda and Emerald Isle. Stakeholders expressed a clear desire to protect existing residential areas
from commercial encroachment, to enhance the area’s park-like qualities, to maintain and enhance
many of the eclectic aspects of the existing uses, and to encourage home-grown businesses that
exist in this section of the corridor.
The Future Land Development Vision element identifies the area near the Garland-Gaston-Grand
triangle as the major gateway to this corridor. Redevelopment here, particularly with a mix of uses
and higher intensity development, was viewed by stakeholders as a desirable part of strengthening
this gateway. Mixed- use development as defined with the stakeholders included retail, office and
residential uses. Stakeholders clearly indicated that automotive related businesses and industrial
uses were not the types of businesses envisioned for the future corridor. The Vision encourages
new mixed-use developments be considered on the sites immediately adjacent to the intersection
of Winsted Drive and Garland Road, adjacent to the new Veloway Trail System being developed
by the City of Dallas, Dallas County, and TxDOT. Additionally, mixed-use development was
preferred by the public on the sites immediately adjacent to the intersection of Garland Road, East
Grand Avenue, and Gaston Avenue. The sites in this area are large enough to accommodate Figure 3.2 (Top) Forest Hills Neighborhood
significant development, while also fulfilling existing opportunities to create a significant gateway Figure 3.3 (Bottom) Home-grown Business
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to the Garland Road corridor at this location. In order to fully realize the potential development
opportunities in this area, additional study is needed related to the intersection of Garland Road,
East Grand Avenue and Gaston Avenue to improve vehichlar and pedestrian movement and
access. In the area adjacent to Garland Road between Tavaros Avenue and Old Gate Lane,
a number of older commercial structures with a great deal of character exist. The Future Land
Development Vision plan suggests that these structures be retained and rehabilitated, as needed.
Also, some local stakeholders expressed a desire for some of the remaining underutilized parcels
in the area to become community gardens.
While, with the exception of the areas identified above, the public desired little land use change
within the section of the corridor between East Grand Avenue and Peavy Road, the consensus
was that land use change between Peavy Road and I-635 was desired. This portion of the
corridor contains many long-established churches and local businesses, as well as the White
Rock Marketplace, several older multi-family apartment developments, and several older
automotive related buildings that are being re-used. Again, stakeholders expressed a clear
desire to protect existing residential areas from commercial encroachment, but also expressed a
desire for new businesses and developments that would be encouraged to locate in the existing
commercial areas along the corridor. The area also contains several underutilized sites that are
large enough to accommodate significant development. These include sites at the intersection
of East Centerville and Garland Road, and several of the more heavy commercial sites in the
vicinity of Garland Road and Northwest Highway.
Figure 3.4 (Top) Long Established Churches
Figure 3.5 (Bottom) Auto Related Business As related to the Future Land Development Vision, stakeholders supported new single family
urban density development on the northeast and northwest corners of Garland Road and Peavy
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Figure 3.6 Land Development Vision Plan
Mixed Use New Retail / Office
Community
Live Work
Garden / Art Park
Single Family
Urban Density
Multi-Family
Road. This development could replace older retail strip centers and apartment complexes that
currently exist on these sites, and could add new rooftops to the area, which will be a prerequisite to
support the desired retail uses along the corridor. New residential uses in the form of higher
density, active senior living units are proposed to potentially replace the existing apartment complex
at the corner of Garland Road and Lochwood Boulevard. This site is adjacent to the existing
Lochwood Library, and would be adjacent to the White Rock Marketplace, a site on which stakeholders
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Community Retail
Mixed Use
Active
Community Garden / Art Park Senior
Living Farmers
New Retail / Office Market Live Work
Live Work
Future
Single Family Development
Urban Density Opportunities
Mixed Use /
Mixed Use
Senior Living with
Community Garden / Art Park Small Supporting Retail
expressed a desire for a local farmer’s market to be programmed into weekend activities. In all cases
where redevelopment is proposed to occur adjacent to Single Family residential neighborhoods, the
new development will be required to conform to City of Dallas standards related residential proximity
slopes and height and density standards.
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Stakeholders supported the concept of new higher density retail / office uses on the old grocery
store site at the southeast corner of Easton and Garland Road. This site has the potential to
accommodate a new retail prototype along the corridor with structured parking, and two levels of
retail / office development.
Mixed-use development was envisioned by stakeholders at key sites that contain larger
underutilized parcels. These sites include the old K-Mart site at the intersection of East
Centerville and Garland Road, and at the site of the existing apartment complex at Barnes Bridge
Road adjacent to the Kansas City Southern rail line.
Mixed-use development was also suggested to create an important new northern gateway to the
corridor at the intersection of Garland Road and Northwest Highway. This development, coupled
with new community retail development on the site’s immediately to the south, has the potential
to provide the additional retail development and support services desired by the community,
along with the additional residential base necessary to support that use.
While not officially in the project study area, the existing rail distribution site adjacent to the
Kansas City Southern rail line is a very large tract with only two owners. This site was identified
as having a great potential for creating future economic development by redeveloping with a
major catalyst. While the railroad has no plans for converting that facility in the future, it has still
been identified as a prime redevelopment site if a future opportunity arises. The Future Land Figure 3.7 (Top) New Community Retail
Development Vision Plan is located on pages 42 and 43 of this report. Figure 3.8 (Bottom) New Single Family Urban
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FUTURE CIRCULATION VISION
No Widening of Garland Road Lanes

There was a consensus among the majority of stakeholders not to widen Garland Road to
increase capacity for automobile traffic. The emphasis is rather on making Garland Road more
pedestrian friendly with improvements to pedestrian and public transportation facilities. Garland
Road, in its existing condition, generally carries traffic at adequate levels of service, with some
congestion near the south end of the study corridor due to higher traffic volumes. The proposed
public transportation improvements are expected to shift some automobile trips to transit trips,
and also improve traffic operations. Also, limited right-of-way along Garland Road prevents
widening due to the setbacks of adjacent development.
Any significant shift of automobile trips to transit trips would improve overall operating conditions
along the roadway by reducing vehicular volumes. However, any improvement for this reason is
not a certainty, because often, the greater level of service resulting from reducing existing vehicle
trips is often negated by the shift of traffic from other routes. Detailed sub-area modeling can
help predict the potential for long-term improvement with a shift of travel demand from passenger
vehicle to transit.
Make Garland Road more friendly and connected for bicycles

There was no apparent overall consensus for the location of additional bicycle facilities.
Comments were made to suggest facilities be located both along Garland Road, and off of
Garland Road on parallel, non-arterial roadways. There are valid arguments for both options
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that should be carefully evaluated in terms of long-term policy, safety, and operational efficiency
before a commitment is made to implement additional corridor bicycle facilities.
A major policy issue that would need to be addressed is the use of the existing State-designated
roadway for bicycle facilities that would likely require conversion of vehicle lanes to bicycle lanes.
TxDOT generally has a policy that precludes reduction of vehicle capacity. As previously noted, a
basic principal of traffic engineering is the separation of travel modes with different characteristics.
Some of the pros and cons concerning the location of new bicycle facilities can be stated as follows:
Establish bicycle facilities along Garland Rd.:

Pro:
1. Provides more direct, non-motorized access to retail and employment adjacent to the
roadway, and a long linear connection or “spine” for this part of the Dallas Bikeway System
network in the 2011 Dallas Bile Plan.
2. Depending on the design of facilities, could potentially restrain the increase in vehicular
volume along Garland Rd. by decreasing the existing roadway capacity.
Con:
1. On-street facilities would necessarily reduce the capacity of the roadway for vehicular traffic.
2. Safety of bicyclists could be a concern because of the character of Garland Rd. traffic with
high volumes and higher speeds.
CONSENSUS VISION

The right-of-way on Garland Road is currently limited, in that existing ROW width is fully utilized
with roadway lanes and parkway areas that contain (or should contain) sidewalks. The parkway
also accommodates limited area for overhead utilities (electric, telephone, CATV, etc) as well as
appurtenances and access for some underground utilities.
Establish bicycle facilities off of Garland Road (parallel roadways)

Pro:
1. Bicycle facilities would be more accessible from the origins of most bicycle trips (although
the provision of Garland Road facilities does not preclude neighborhood bicycle facilities).
2. Parallel neighborhood roadways would be relatively safer for bicyclists due to lower
volumes of vehicular traffic and vehicle speeds.
3. Issues of policy with TxDOT concerning the reduction of capacity through the conversion of
vehicle lanes to bicycle lanes, reducing vehicular capacity would be avoided.
Con:
1. Bicycle accessibility to land uses along Garland Road would be limited to available cross-
streets intersecting Garland Road.
2. Issues of establishing bicycle lanes on neighborhood streets could impact implementation,
particularly in regards to on-street parking regulations on neighborhood streets.
An alternative, albeit less desirable, would be to designate bicycle routes on Garland Road
that have bicycles and vehicles sharing the same roadway space.
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A potential alternative that might be considered is shared, off-street, bicycle-pedestrian facilities

along the margins (parkway) of Garland Road. Such facilities would accommodate both
pedestrians and bicyclists on the same pathway located adjacent to, but separated from, the
Garland Road vehicle lanes. Issues that would be encountered in implementation include the
need for additional ROW in some areas, ADA accessibility requirements because of vertical
alignment in the White Rock Lake area, and impacts to adjacent commercial development that
may have parking encroaching on the available ROW.
The City of Dallas and NCTCOG are currently updating the Dallas Bike Plan to enhance the
existing network and create new opportunities. Proper way finding signage is proposed along
Garland Road to guide bicycle users to the on-street network on adjacent streets and attract
more cyclists to the area.
Provide continuous sidewalks along Garland Road

There was a strong consensus among the stakeholders during the visioning process on the need
for continuous sidewalks along Garland Road. The existing intermittent sidewalks along Garland
Road make it difficult for the residents and visitors to access area businesses by walking.
Also, the inability of pedestrians to make longer walking trips to bus stops has resulted in more
frequent bus stops along Garland Road adversely affecting the flow of traffic and bus operations.
Sidewalk construction is also a catalyst for other strategic developments identified as part of the
Consensus Vision related to the proposed trolley system and farmers’ market.
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Inadequate parking at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, and White Rock Lake during
major events has resulted in visitors parking on adjacent neighborhood streets and walking to the
events. In spite of negative (or unintended) consequences involving special events, continuous
sidewalks should be considered necessary and desirable for all the other purposes that would be
served. Parking issues related to these events should be addressed separately.
Consolidate and improve bus stops

According to DART, there are over 65 bus stops within a 5.5 mile radius of the Garland Road
corridor. The high number of stops, particularly along the Garland Road, is partially due to
inadequate pedestrian access . With the construction of continuous sidewalks along Garland
Road, pedestrians can make longer walking trips to bus stops, allowing DART to reduce the
number of bus stops. Implications related to these sidewalk improvements would include greater
transit efficiency, and less interruption to traffic along Garland Road. DART indicated that an
increase in ridership beyond a set threshold would warrant enhancements to the bus stops,
including the possible installation of shelters, trash receptacles, and other pedestrian supporting
improvements. Additionally, stakeholders expressed a desire for DART to study the feasibility of
developing a bus route that would run the length of the Garland Road study area and connect
remote parking areas, with special rates during large events.
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Rubber Tire Trolley System on Garland Road

The Consensus Vision identifies the inclusion of a rubber tire trolley service along Garland
Road as a supplemental public transportation strategy that can be implemented in short term
with relatively lower investment. The trolley is envisioned to run the length of Garland Road
corridor, with anchors at the two proposed gateways near Northwest Highway at the north end
of the corridor, and near Gaston Avenue at the south end of the corridor. The route flexibility
provided by the rubber tire trolley would allow service to the parking lots of major shopping areas,
and destinations such as Casa Linda Plaza and the White Rock Marketplace, and the Dallas
Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Potential implementation of this concept would require a
detailed study to determine how such a service would best be provided to optimize service within
the corridor to justify the costs of service.
The Vision also recommends studying the possibility of lane re striping and signage for the trolley
during off-peak times to take advantage of relatively lower traffic volumes. Designating the right
lane would encourage automobile users to use the left and middle lanes for through travel and
the right lane for right turns alone. Future trolley connections to White Rock Lake and other
destinations are also part of the Vision following successful implementation of trolley.
Improved Access Management on Garland Road

An access management study is recommended to identify specific problem areas and mitigation
strategies that could include driveway elimination, relocation or consolidation, construction of
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deceleration and/or acceleration lanes, and installation of traffic control devices such as new
traffic signals. Access Management is a set of techniques to proactively manage vehicular access
to land parcels adjacent to all manner of roadways. Examples of access management techniques
include management of the number and location of driveways and signalized intersections along
an arterial, provision of dedicated, exclusive left and right turning lanes, and provision of non-
traversable center, median to regulate cross-access. Good access management promotes safe
and efficient use of the transportation network with benefits that include, increased roadway
capacity, reduced crashes, and shortened travel time for motorists. In the Garland Road Corridor,
exclusive left and right-turn lanes allow turning vehicles to leave the roadway with less disruption
to traffic in the through travel lanes. This minimizes the speed differentials along a roadway and
improves traffic flow and safety. Comments received from the stakeholders included a need to
provide dedicated turn lanes at other intersections similar to the recent improvements at the
intersection of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard.
There is a high density of access driveways along Garland Road with the corridor having a rate
of approximately 41 private driveway access points per mile of roadway. The portion of Garland
Road north of Peavy Road has the greatest density at 55 driveways per mile . The portion
south of Peavy is has approximately one-half the rate at 28 driveways per mile. The Institute
of Transportation Engineers recommends driveway densities range from 20 to 30 per miles on
urban and suburban arterials.
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Excessive driveway access creates numerous points of conflict and results in frequent
slowdowns of through traffic due to vehicles turning in and out of driveways. Long-term studies
have found that arterial accident rates increase significantly as driveway density increases. For
example, driveway densities of 40 to 60 per mile have average accident rates 118% greater
than arterials with driveway densities less than 20 per mile. Consideration should be given to
consolidating existing driveways to reduce conflicts and improve traffic operation and safety.
Expand use of timed pedestrian signals

The Future Circulation Vision includes increasing the use of pedestrian signals with countdown
timers at signalized intersections. The use of timed pedestrian signals is expected to increase
walkability and safety for pedestrians. It is also recommended to re time signals to accommodate
reduced walking speed in accordance with new requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD-2009) that previously recommended pedestrian clearance times based
on a 4.0 foot per second walking speed. New standards recommend a 3.0 foot per second
speed be used in the calculation of pedestrian clearance times. The reduced walking speed
standard (increased clearance times) is based on the characteristics of the population.
Signalized intersections along the corridor, with even minimal volumes of pedestrians crossing
Garland Road, should be equipped with pedestrian signals. Additionally, new types of equipment
should be utilized including “count-down” pedestrian signals that are more pedestrian-friendly.
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Feasibility of signal at Whittier Avenue and Beachview Street

The Future Circulation Vision includes exploring the feasibility of the installation of a traffic
signal at the intersection of Whittier Avenue and Beachview Street at Garland Road. A traffic
signal installed at this location would provide greater pedestrian access across Garland Road,
better vehicular access from the cross streets and potentially better regulation of traffic flow
along Garland Road. This would require a signal warrant study for each location as per the
guidelines outlined in the MUTCD. The proposed locations are in close proximity to other existing
intersections and a thorough analysis of the impacts of a new signal would be required before
any new signal is installed.
Signal Synchronization study on Garland Road

The Future Circulation Vision includes improving the operation of existing traffic signals along
the corridor. Such improvement would be based on a signal synchronization study to evaluate
traffic signal phasing, timing and progression along the corridor. Synchronizing the signals has a
potential to allow traffic to flow more quickly and uniformly with fewer stops through the corridor.
The study should also determine the associated benefit-cost ratio of a synchronization project to
help in the decision making process. In terms of vehicle operating costs and the motorist’s value
of time, a benefit-cost ratio of 10:1 is not uncommon.
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Feasibility of Light Rail

The Vision evaluated the feasibly of light rail along Garland Road following stakeholder input. The
Garland Road corridor, in its current condition, is not conducive for inclusion of light rail due to
right-of-way limitations. Discussions with DART representatives indicated that the current plans
for future light rail expansion do not include light rail alignment in the vicinity of Garland Road. As
a long term alternative, the existing freight rail corridor to the south of Garland Road and other
possible alternatives may be considered, although it is not currently included in the long-range
plan for the region.
Parking
The Vision recognizes the need to address the existing parking issues at establishments such as
the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, White Rock Lake, and Doctors’ Hospital, and future
needs as new development occurs along the corridor. The Vision includes the potential for one or
more parking districts with shared parking operations at the two gateways, and for the live/work
areas of smaller commercial parcels. The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and White
Rock Lake have significant parking issues during special events that could be partially addressed
through shared parking agreements with developments near Gaston. The parking districts
envisioned near the gateways, or other locations in the study area, could also alleviate parking
issues during major events in the area. The visitors would be able to take advantage of the trolley
system which would shuttle passengers between event venues and remote parking facilities.
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FUTURE BEAUTIFICATION VISION
As mentioned previously, a third vision element was seen as critical to the success of the future
corridor. The Beautification Element looks at opportunitiesto enhance the Garland Road corridor
through the use of urban design elements such as landscaping, special paving, street furnishings
and public art.
A common theme from the October 2009 public open house, was the addition of landscaping
along Garland Road. This theme was again expressed as being important to stakeholders at the
stakeholder workshop in November 2009. The Urban Design Framework Plan recommends a
number of items to improve the overall aesthetics of the Garland Road corridor.
The Urban Design Framework Plan suggests using street trees as the major unifying element
along Garland Road. This can be easily achieved in many areas, such as the stretch where Gar-
land Road parallels Gaston Parkway. In these areas, pockets of trees and understory landscap-
ing can provide significant impact in realizing a “green” corridor. In many of the older commercial
areas, existing parking lots cross property lines and extend to the backs of curbs along Garland
Road. There are opportunities in these areas to recapture green space and provide additional
pockets of street trees. The Urban Design Framework Plan is located on pages 56 and 57 of this
report.
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Figure 3.9 Urban Design Framework Plan
MATCH LINE
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MATCH LINE
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Figure 3.10 Section A: Garland Road at Winsted Drive
Existing Tree
EXISTING
Proposed Existing Tree

Tree
PROPOSED
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Figure 3.11 Section B: Garland Road at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden
EXISTING
PROPOSED
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Figure 3.12 Section C: Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard
EXISTING
PROPOSED
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Figure 3.13 Section D: Garland Road and East Centerville Road
EXISTING
PROPOSED
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Figure 3.14 Section E: Garland Road and Lochwood Boulevard
Retail Parking EXISTING
PROPOSED
Retail Parking
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Figure 3.15 Section F: Garland Road at Railroad Yard
Railroad Yard
EXISTING
Green Median
with Limestone Paving Blocks
Railroad Yard
PROPOSED
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Figure 3.16 Section G: Garland Road and Northwest Highway
Existing Railroad Bridge
EXISTING
PROPOSED
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Street trees are also envisioned within the medians of Garland Road in areas where widths are
sufficient to accommodate their growth (typicall more than 12’ in width). Trees that are recom-
mended within the Garland Road corridor include Skyrocket Juniper, Magnolia (smaller varieties
including “Brackens Brown Beauty”), Chinese Pistache, and Cedar Elm. In narrower medians
that will not accommodate tree plantings, the concept is to have limestone boulders forming a
rip rap with grass in between the stones to extend an element that is commonly associated with
White Rock Lake to other areas of the corridor.
The future vision calls for electrical utilities to be relocated underground along the length of the
corridor. While such a bold move would be impossible in a wholesale manner, it could very well
be accomplished over a number of years as a part of the redevelopment of specific properties.
To further enhance the corridor, a vision for site furnishings including benches, street and pedes-
trian lights, trash receptacles, bollards and bike racks was supported by the stakeholders. Stake-
Figure 3.17 (Left) Pavement Treatment
holders also support public art involving local artists in a creative way along the corridor. In many
Figure 3.18 (Middle) Pavement Treatment
areas, the width of the right-of-way is not sufficient to support sidewalks and landscaping. These
Figure 3.19 (Top Right) Public Art at Linear Rail Park
areas provide opportunities for tree sculptures that could provide an artistic linkage between ar-
Figure 3.20 (Bottom Right) Retail Parking Treatment
eas that can accommodate trees.
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Figure 3.21 Urban Design Elements
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY AREAS
4. STRATEGIC
OPPORTUNITY AREAS
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OVERVIEW
The Strategic Opportunity Vision Area plans are prototypical in nature, and are intended to
indicate in more detail the types of development desired in the future Garland Road corridor.
They also indicate the potential layout of key elements in a manner that provides enhancement
to the overall Garland Road corridor. As these plans are prototypical in nature, they are not
intended to indicate specific development plans that have been proposed for site’s in the area.
Rather, they are intended to indicate the flavor and character that the Garland Road Vision
Advisory Committee and the public have suggested would be appropriate if property owners in
the area have a desire to redevelop their properties. Strategic Opportunity Vision Area plans
were developed for four sites along the Garland Road corridor and the concepts associated with
each plan follow.
Figure 4.1 Four Strategic Opportunity Vision Area Plans
Strategic Opportunity Vision Area 1 Strategic Opportunity Vision Area 3
Strategic Opportunity Vision Area 2 Strategic Opportunity Vision Area 4

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STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY VISION AREA 1
Strategic Opportunity Vision Area 1 is located on the north and south sides of Garland Road, and
is bounded by Winsted Drive on the north, White Rock Creek on the south and east, and the East
Dallas Veloway on the west. Existing development on these sites include two liquor stores, two
public storage facilities, and a gas station. Portions of these sites are under utilized and contain
large expanses of unused parking that could be easily redeveloped. The Vision Plan for this area
is development that takes advantage of the site’s great access, proximity to White Rock Lake,
and to the East Dallas Veloway Trail. Future uses would include ground floor retail development
fronting on Garland Road and Winsted, restaurants with opportunities for outdoor dining along
White Rock Creek, and two floors of residential uses above the retail uses. The maximum height
of development at this location would be approximately 36’, and there is a potential to reduce
the height of the development on the south side of Garland Road as necessary to be compatible
with the residential areas across White Rock Creek. Buildings would be set-back approximately
70’ from Garland Road to accommodate angled parking and provide ample pedestrian access
for the retail uses along Garland Road. The majority of parking for these developments would
be accommodated in parking structures located between the new buildings and the East Dallas
Veloway (Santa Fe Trail). Because of the elevation of the Veloway Trail in this area, opportunities
exist for the developments to have access to the Veloway Trail via the top floor of the parking
structures through the use of pedestrian bridges. The embankment on which the Veloway Trail
sits also provides great screening for the future parking structures. This prototype could occur on
these particular sites or on the sites south of the Veloway Trail at the intersection of East Grand Figure 4.2 (Top) Existing Area 1 Development -
Avenue, Gaston Avenue, and Garland Road. Garland Road at Gaston Avenue
Figure 4.3 (Bottom) Potential Future Mixed-Use
Development
Figure 4.4 Strategic Opportunity Vision Area 1 Plan
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Strategic Opportunity Vision Area 2 is located at the northeast corner of Garland Road and East
Centerville Road. Existing development on these sites include the Mexico Lindo Bazaar, two
public storage developments, and multiple pad site developments. The Vision Plan for this area
is development that takes advantage of the sites current under utilization, while stabilizing and
improving the existing surrounding development by providing new retail and amenities to the
area. The mix of uses would include retail immediately adjacent to Garland Road, with retail,
office and residential uses along Alvin Street, and primarily urban density residential uses along
Jupiter Road and East Centerville Road. Two parks would be located in the development to
accommodate the needs of new on site residences, and residents in surrounding neighborhoods.
Alvin Street, currently a two lane asphalt street with bar ditches, would be transformed into a
walkable, retail street that provides amenities and sense of place for the entire development.
Alvin Street would connect the overall development to a proposed on-street trail connection along
Jupiter Road.
The maximum height of development at this location would be approximately 36’ or 3 stories, and
there is a potential to reduce the height of the development adjacent to East Centerville Road
to approximately 24’ to be more compatible with existing single family residential uses across
the street. Buildings would be set back approximately 70’ from Garland Road to accommodate
angled parking and ample pedestrian access for it within the surrounding residential context,
Figure 4.5 (Top) Existing Alvin Street at Garland
and align with remaining structures along Garland Road. The majority of parking for these
Road
developments would be accommodated in parking structures wrapped by residential and Figure 4.6 (Bottom) Potential Future Mixed-Use
commercial uses. Development
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The Vision Plan includes a linear park located in the TxDOT right-of-way north of Santa Anna
Avenue. The site is located immediately adjacent to a rail switching area utilized by the Kansas
City Southern Railroad. Since the rail has historically played a significant role in defining the
character of this area, one idea expressed by the stakeholders focused on a linear park that
celebrates the history of the railroad in the area. The park would contain landscaping, limited
parking, a trolley stop and a raised observation deck to allow viewing of the rail operations that
still take place in the area today. The site would also have an area set aside to display a train
locomotive so visitors can have up close access and viewing. Additional park themes expressed
subsequent to the stakeholder charrette include a Veterans’ Park dedicated to Gulf War Veterans,
or some other theme based upon future public input.
Figure 4.8 (Top) Existing Rail Yard - Garland Road

at Santa Anna
Figure 4.9 (Bottom) Raised Observation Deck
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The Vision Plan suggests a gateway site located on all four corners of the intersection of
Garland Road and Northwest Highway. Existing development on these corners include several
automotive related businesses, a gas station, and Samuel Garland Park. The vision plan for
this area is a mix of streetscape related improvements including landscaping, special paving
treatments, and enhanced pedestrian areas, the enhancement of two existing railroad bridges,
and the creation of a new mixed-use development. The foundation of the future gateway would
be created by utilizing existing roadway islands and medians for hardscape and landscape
improvements that create the basis of a gateway within the intersection of Garland Road and
Northwest Highway. The landscape improvements could potentially extend into Samuel Garland
Park, and create an enhanced presence for the park at this key intersection. The commercial
property at the northeast corner of Garland Road and Northwest Highway has long had issues
related to access and image. If possible, this site would be acquired for continuation of the
gateway treatments in this area.
The two existing rail bridges that cross Garland Road and Northwest Highway provide a great
opportunity to enhance the gateway by providing portals into the Garland Road corridor.
Enhancement of these bridges could include aesthetic treatments such as painting, and the
addition of light weight vertical ribs to create visual interest on the existing structures. Gateway
pylons could be located separate from the bridge structures within the TxDOT right-of-way in a
manner that emphasizes passage through the physical gateway. These structures could have
cast stone bases, and internally illuminated mesh to accentuate the gateway in both daytime and Figure 4.11 (Top) Existing Area 4 Development
nighttime conditions. Figure 4.12 (Bottom) Existing Rail Bridge
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The third element of the proposed gateway site is a development located on the southeast
corner of Garland Road and Northwest Highway, between the Kansas City Southern Railroad
and Garland Road. The mix of uses within the development would include retail on the ground
floor of the buildings, and residential uses on at least two floors above. Like the gateway site
at Winsted, the sites adjacency to the elevated railroad provides great opportunities for locating
structured parking between the future buildings fronting Garland Road and the railroad. This
would provide a physical, visual and noise barrier between future development and the railroad.
Since there are currently no residential uses adjacent to this site, the height of development at
this location could be a minimum of 36’ with the potential for higher densities if it is supported by
market conditions, and if no significant adverse traffic conditions would be created. Buildings
would be set back approximately 70’ from Garland Road to accommodate angled parking and
provide ample pedestrian access for the retail uses along Garland Road.
IMPLEMENTATION
5. IMPLEMENTATION
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IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Implementation recommendations for the Garland Road Corridor are divided into two types:
corridor-wide and specific area recommendations. They are separated to provide a clear map
for residents, business owners and community leaders regarding future actions necessary to
achieve the defined vision.
Corridor-wide recommendations are categorized as follows:
Topic 1: Land Use, Urban Design + Zoning

Topic 2: Transportation
Topic 3: Infrastructure
Topic 4: Economic Development
Topic 5: Housing
Topic 6: Environmental
After these corridor-wide recommendations, sets of recommendations are presented for each of
the Strategic Opportunity Areas.
Appendix 4 contains a matrix listing each recommendation and providing information on the
responsible entities, timing, funding sources and cost. Appendix 5 provides background
information about programs summarized here.
IMPLEMENTATION
LAND USE, URBAN DESIGN + ZONING Corridor-wide recommendations INFRASTRUCTURE

- Vision as a Land Use Guide fall into six areas and cover a range of - Relocate Utilities Underground
issues relevant to the plan.
- Changes to Zoning Districts - Water/Waste Water Infrastructure
- Code Enforcement Efforts Recommendations
- Farmers’ Markets
- Community Gardens TRANSPORTATION
- Thoroughfare Plan Amendments
HOUSING
- Access Management
- Neighborhood Support
- Continuous Sidewalks + Selected
- Creation of New Housing Choices
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Crosswalk Improvements
- Monitor the Corridor’s Mix of Housing
- Use of Special Districts
- Expand Use/ Timing of Pedestrian
- Other Development Incentives
Signals
- Small Business Assistance
- Consolidated Bus Stops with
- Creation of a Garland Road Business ENVIRONMENTAL
Enhancements
Coalition - Greenways
- Bicycle Facilities
- Garland Road Identity - Gardens and Parks
- Rubber Tire Trolley
- Expand the Partnership - Garland Road Sustainability District
- Parking
- Beautification
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CORRIDOR-WIDE IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Area 1: Land Use, Urban Design and Zoning
LAND USE
Since this Vision reflects the ideas of the community, it should be used to help make decisions
LAND USE, URBAN DESIGN + ZONING
on proposals for changes in zoning or property use in the corridor. Changes in zoning would
- Vision as a Land Use Guide
typically be proposed by a private property owner, not the City of Dallas. Appendix 5.1 lists the
- Changes to Zoning Districts
City of Dallas zoning districts. Appendix 5.2 shows the general rezoning process in Dallas; as
- Code Enforcement Efforts
it indicates, the process typically takes 3 ½ to 4 months . When a rezoning is proposed in the
- Farmers’ Markets
Garland Road Corridor, its compatibility with this Consensus Vision should be evaluated as part
- Community Gardens
of the review and approval process.
Potential application of Form District zoning. The City’s zoning includes a set of ‘Form
Districts’ designed to support the creation of ‘walkable urban neighborhoods where higher-
density mixed uses and mixed housing types promote less dependence on the automobile.’
These districts offer an alternative approach to development with the mix of uses and walkable
urban design envisioned for this corridor. The form districts (or a ‘planned form district’) may be
appropriate for some new developments in the corridor.
CHANGES TO ZONING DISTRICTS

Allow residential uses in currently-commercial areas (for live-work spaces). Artists’
studios are the classic example of a live-work space, where the artist’s residence also includes
a studio where art is created, exhibited and sold. Additionally, many self-employed individuals
conduct successful small businesses from offices located at their homes. These areas along
IMPLEMENTATION
Garland Road currently have small commercial buildings. The live-work option may be achieved
through the reuse of these structures or by their replacement. In either case, the intent is to allow
no more than two stories, with the potential for a business/commercial use on the ground floor
and a residential use above it. See map on pages 42 and 43 of this report for potential locations
of live-work uses.
During the stakeholder discussions of this vision, it was suggested that live-work spaces could
be created by changing the zoning district that is applied in this area to add residential as an
allowable use. Further research indicates that these areas are zoned ‘CR’ (Community Retail),
a category that is widely used throughout the City. Changing the allowable uses in such a
prevalent zoning district could result in many unintended impacts beyond these small parts of this
corridor. Rather than recommending this approach, the consultant team proposes two alternative
approaches to support ‘live-work’ opportunities in these locations.
First, property owners can request rezoning to a Form District that includes ‘Mixed Use Shopfront’
uses limited to 2 stories. These districts are WMU-3, -5, -8, and -12. Further analysis would
be needed to determine whether the areas surrounding these locations meets the ‘surrounding
area’ requirements for application of WMU zoning, and these districts will often be contingent on
property size.
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Second, property owners could request rezoning to the UC-1 zoning district. This is the least
intensive of the Urban Corridor zoning districts. It allows for a mix of residential and non-
residential uses and limits building height to two stories. In either of these cases, zoning changes
would be proposed by the private property owner.
CODE ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS

Community and City partnership to enforce code requirements. Comments were received
from some stakeholders about the need for more code enforcement along Garland Road. Many
of these comments related to building maintenance, weeds, signage and other similar concerns.
The City of Dallas Code Enforcement Department is responsible for inspecting and issuing
citations to owners of properties that are in violation of the code. However, this department’s
resources are very limited. Instead of focusing first on intensifying the department’s efforts, an
alternative is proposed that may also be more successful in engaging the property owners in
corridor-related initiatives. Depending on the level of interest, a citizens’ task force could be
formed to focus on these issues. The task force should take the lead on contacting the property
owners in an effort to resolve the code enforcement problems. In this way, the community may
be able to assist the property owner with maintenance or clean-up problems. In the long run,
this help may encourage the owner to become more involved with other aspects of the Vision
IMPLEMENTATION
implementation. If this approach is not successful, the task force could file a complaint with Code
Enforcement and use the appropriate City processes to bring properties into compliance. Code
Enforcement could work with the task force to target resources most effectively in this corridor.
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Changes to support farmers’ markets. The Garland Road Corridor Vision depicts this area
as a distinct ‘green district’ for Dallas. As a result, the idea of having one or more farmers’
markets within the corridor received broad support from participating stakeholders. The land
use/development pattern shown on the Consensus Vision Plan suggests that a farmers’ market
be located within the current White Rock Marketplace. The current CR zoning of this property
appears to allow such a use, so the Consensus Vision encourages the property owner to
consider including this use within the property’s development.
There are a number of existing farmers’ markets in Dallas, with the largest being the City-
operated Farmers’ Market in the southeastern part of Downtown. The City is considering policies
for farmers’ markets throughout the community that will not conflict with the Dallas Farmers’
Market downtown. The policies and procedures developed for other farmers’ markets throughout
the City should apply to any proposed farmers’ market in the Garland Road Corridor.
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COMMUNITY GARDENS
Changes to support community gardens. The ‘green district’ aspect of this Consensus
Vision also supports the inclusion of community gardens within the Garland Road Corridor.
Several potential locations are noted on the Consensus Vision Plan. Nationwide and in Dallas,
community gardens are associated with many community benefits. Appendix 5.3 lists these
benefits. Appendix 5.4 describes the activities of ‘Gardeners in Community Development’ and
shows the locations of existing community gardens in Dallas. One garden in this corridor, the
Promise of Peace Community Garden, has received a $9,945 grant from the City’s ‘Loving My
Community’ neighborhood improvement grant program.
Creation and operation of community gardens as part of the Garland Road Corridor will
require compliance with all City regulations, the commitment of property owners, community
organizations or groups of individuals willing to establish and manage these gardens. The
GRVAC (Garland Road Vision Advisory Committee) could help coordinate such efforts with other
community organizations. It could also work with future developers on projects where a garden is
incorporated into a new private development.
Figure 5.1 Farmers’ Market As with farmers’ markets, the City of Dallas is considering the appropriate processes and
procedures for community gardens citywide. Community gardens in this corridor should follow
these processes and procedures.
IMPLEMENTATION
Area 2: Transportation
THOROUGHFARE PLAN AMENDMENTS

TRANSPORTATION
City of Dallas’ current thoroughfare plan provides a hierarchal classification of street systems
- Thoroughfare Plan Amendments
based on their functional classifications. Garland Road is categorized as a Primary Arterial based
- Access Management
on its relative function of providing regional mobility and local access. The Consensus Vision
- Continuous Sidewalks + Selected
does not recommend an amendment as part of this study, however, the stakeholders recognize
Crosswalk Improvements
the need for future access management.
- Expand Use/ Timing of Pedestrian
Signals
ACCESS MANAGEMENT - Consolidated Bus Stops with
Dedicated Right and left turn Lanes. Exclusive left -turn and right-turn lanes allow Enhancements
turning vehicles to exit the roadway with less disruption to traffic in the through travel lanes. - Bicycle Facilities
This minimizes the speed differentials along a roadway and improves traffic flow and safety. - Rubber Tire Trolley
Stakeholder comments include a need to provide dedicated turn lanes at intersections, similar to - Parking
the recent improvements at the intersection of Garland Road and Buckner Boulevard. A corridor
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wide access management study would be required to identify locations where dedicated turn
lanes are warranted and the exact benefits associated with their provision. Such a study should
be initiated by the GRVAC with support from City of Dallas and TxDOT. Providing dedicated turn
lanes could potentially help reduce congestion and subsequently reduce vehicular emissions.
Hence, there is a possibility of such a project being financed with Congestion Mitigation and Air
Quality (CMAQ) funds and should be considered for inclusion in the Regional Transportation
Improvement Program. It should be noted that TxDOT currently has plans to construct left turn
lanes in the portion of the corridor between Buckner Blvd. and I-635.
Possible Signal at Whittier Avenue and/or Beachview Street. During the discussions
with stakeholders, the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Whittier Avenue and
Beachview Street at Garland Road was suggested. This would require a signal warrant study
for each location or entity directly impacted by the traffic signal during peak usage hours. Such
a study could be funded by the business or entity directly impacted by the traffic signal. For
example, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens could fund a signal warrant study at
Whittier Avenue, since it serves as the main entrance point to their facility. The funding for
installation of a new traffic signal is however a different issue and would need coordination
between the private agency impacted, the City and TxDOT.
IMPLEMENTATION
Conduct Corridor-wide Signal Synchronization Study. As part of the Consensus Vision,

it was recommended to conduct a signal synchronization study. Synchronizing the signals has
a potential to allow traffic to flow more quickly with fewer stops through the corridor. However,
review of the existing signal timing would be required to determine if signal synchronization is
required. The study should also determine the associated benefit-cost ratio of a synchronization
project. Recently, the Garland Road Corridor was allocated Federal funding for signal
synchronization, and a contract will be established with TxDOT in early 2011. This project will
include data collection, engineering, and implementation of new timings.
CONTINUOUS SIDEWALKS + SELECTED CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENTS

There was a strong consensus among the stakeholders during the visioning process for a need
of continuous sidewalks along Garland Road. The existing intermittent sidewalks along Garland
Road make it difficult for the residents and visitors to access area businesses by walking.
Also, the inability of pedestrians to make longer walking trips to bus stops has resulted in more
frequent bus stops along Garland Road adversely affecting the flow of traffic as well as bus
operations. Construction of sidewalks is also a catalyst for other strategic developments identified
as part of the Consensus Vision. The GRVAC should take a lead role to implement this with
support from the City and TxDOT. With a wide range of possible benefits of sidewalks, several
funding mechanisms ranging from private funds, CMAQ program to Safe Route to Schools
program should be explored.
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EXPAND USE/TIMING OF PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS

Improvements such as restriping of crosswalks and properly timing pedestrian signals at
intersections will improve pedestrian access in the corridor and safety for pedestrians. The
Consensus Vision includes increasing the use of pedestrian signals with countdown timers at
signalized intersections. Stakeholders also recommended retiming signals to accommodate
reduced walking speed as per new guidelines in the 2009 edition of MUTCD. Improvements to
pedestrian signals should be coordinated with the traffic signal retiming/synchronization studies
recommended for the corridor.
CONSOLIDATED BUS STOPS WITH ENHANCEMENTS

In the Garland Road Corridor, the consultant team identified more than 65 bus stops within the
5.5 mile study area. The construction of continuous sidewalks and pedestrian amenities along
Garland Road will make it possible for DART to reduce the number of bus stops and improve
pedestrian access. Reducing the number of bus stops would in turn increase the ridership at
each location. DART indicated that an increase in ridership beyond a set threshold would warrant
enhancements to the subject bus stop including the installation of shelters, trash receptacles, etc.
Such improvements would be planned and funded by DART with support from City of Dallas.
IMPLEMENTATION
BICYCLE FACILITIES
Bike Routes/Lanes/Paths Within the Corridor
Garland Road is a regionally significant roadway with high traffic volumes and travel speeds. Its
primary function is moving vehicular travel along the corridor; providing access to abutting land
uses is a secondary function. Bicycles, by virtue of their operating characteristics as low speed,
lightweight vehicles, are not compatible with passenger vehicles, trucks and buses in a mixed
flow mode. However, bicycle facilities within the corridor should be strongly considered as an
alternative to the passenger vehicle for short trips and as access to the White Rock Lake area
recreational opportunities. The issue, presented in previous sections of this report, is exactly how
should such facilities be implemented.
The issues of transportation policy (City and TxDOT), safety and roadway capacity must be
evaluated to determine how bicycle facilities in the form of bicycle routes (bikes in mixed flow),
bicycle lanes (designated on-street lanes) and/or bicycle paths/trails (separate, off-roadway bike
facilities) can best be provided. In short, additional study will be required to advance the concept
of providing significantly more bicycle facilities within the corridor that serve a greater number of
trip purposes.
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It is recommended that the GRVAC become a stakeholder in the current Citywide Bike Plan
update being sponsored by the NCTCOG in order to participate in development of the updated
plan. Additionally, sub-area studies should be conducted to expand the results of the updated
plan to define specific routes and types of facilities that address the conflicting goals for
transportation within the corridor. Additional funding sources include the City of Dallas, Dallas
County, and other local, state and federal sources.
Way-finding to bike routes. A need was expressed during the stakeholder meetings for
installation of way-finding signs on Garland Road to guide bicycle users to the existing bike
Figure 5.2 Rubber Tire Trolley routes on adjacent area streets. Installation of way-finding signs would attract more bike users
to the area and increase the use of recreational trails connected to the bike network. This task
should be led by the City and should be included in the ongoing citywide bike plan update.
RUBBER TIRE TROLLEY

Rubber tire trolley service on Garland Road. The Consensus Vision identifies inclusion of
a rubber tire trolley service along Garland Road as a supplemental public transportation strategy
that can be implemented in the short term with relatively low investment. The trolley is envisioned
to run the length of Garland Road Study corridor with anchors at the two proposed gateways
near Northwest Highway at the north end and near Gaston Avenue at the south end. The route
flexibility provided by the rubber tire trolley would allow possible services to the parking lots of
major shopping areas and destinations like Casa Linda Shopping Center and Dallas Arboretum.
The trolley system could be operated by DART or a private agency or association. It should be
IMPLEMENTATION
noted that funding for such an operation involves initial and periodic capital costs and recurring
operation and maintenance costs. Funding sources for capital and O&M would be from different
sources be they local, state or federal. The GRVAC should enter discussion with the City of
Dallas to take the lead to study the feasibility of planning such a system with support from DART
and local business owners.
Lane restriping/signing for trolley in off-peak. Due to relatively lower traffic volumes
in the off-peak period, it would be possible to dedicate the right travel lane in each direction for
use by the trolley. This would encourage automobile users to use the left and middle lanes for
through travel and the right lane for right turns alone. Appropriate lane striping and signing in
accordance with the MUTCD would be required to inform drivers of the right lane designation. A
dedicated right lane could encourage the use of the trolley and improve its operation. However,
any permanent lane striping or signing should only be done after the trolley system is in place
and has proven successful. A traffic study to evaluate the feasibility of such lane use could be
conducted by the trolley operator in coordination with TxDOT.
Possible connection to White Rock Lake or other destinations. Upon proven success
of the proposed trolley system on Garland Road, several route deviations or new routes off
Garland Road could be considered. Possible connections to White Rock Park and White Rock
Rail Station were suggested during the stakeholder meetings. The feasibility of these and
other possible routes and connections should be studied by the trolley operator and should be
coordinated with DART.
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PARKING
Shared parking operations. The Vision includes the potential for one or more parking
districts with shared parking operations at the two gateways. Dallas Arboretum and White Rock
Lake special events have significant parking issues that could be partially addressed through
shared parking agreements with development near Gaston. Other parking districts should benefit
corridor as development occurs along Garland Road. The potential for developing parking
districts with shared parking operations does not include live/work areas, or smaller commercial
parcels. Parking for these facilities needs to be provided on-site so as not to impede surrounding
neighborhoods. This initiative should be taken by the entity (e.g. Arboretum, private developers
etc.) directly benefitted by such a parking district and work in coordination with the City.
Event parking operations. The parking districts envisioned near the gateways and other
locations in the study area would also alleviate parking issues during major events in the area.
The visitors would be able to take advantage of the trolley system which can shuttle passengers
between the event venue and remote parking facilities. Proper signage would be required to
guide drivers to the event parking locations to avoid confusion and traffic congestion.
Area 3: Infrastructure
RELOCATE UTILITIES UNDERGROUND

Redevelopment locations. The vision includes the possible relocation of overhead utility lines
underground to improve the aesthetics of the corridor. As new development occurs along Garland
IMPLEMENTATION
Road, opportunities would be presented to relocate the existing overhead utilities. A related policy
may also be included in future development regulations to ensure uniformity. The relocation of the INFRASTRUCTURE
utilities could be undertaken with the cooperation of a developer as an area redevelops. - Relocate Utilities Underground
- Water/Waste Water Infrastructure
Full length of corridor. The burying of overhead utilities over the entire length of the corridor Recommendations
is difficult due to enormous cost involved, and current franchise utility agreements. This task is
envisioned as a long-term possibility that could potentially be funded by private developers, local
business owners, or future upgrades by individual utility companies. The GRVAC should continue
to coordinate with the City and private agencies for any future opportunities.
WATER/WASTE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE RECOMMENDATIONS

Study Catalyst development proposals for needs. Water/wastewater master plans
should be studied/ revised to reflect potential development so that upgrades can occur with
development or accommodated as planned replacements occur with in the corridor. Study of
catalyst development proposals would need to be undertaken as a separate study with Dallas
Water Utilities (DWU). City of Dallas would play a primary role with possible funding from DWU or
private developers.
Coordinate with DWU on proposed upgrades to the network. There should be an

ongoing dialogue between the GRVAC and DWU to insure that any planned upgrades to the
existing water/wastewater infrastructure include planned growth in the area to accommodate
future demand.
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Area 4: Economic Development
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT USE OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS

- Use of Special Districts Special Districts to Help Fund Infrastructure & Development. A wide variety of
- Other Development Incentives special districts are used in Dallas and elsewhere to assist with revitalization and development
- Small Business Assistance that achieves an adopted community vision. The most common district used to support capital
- Creation of a Garland Road Business investment is the Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District. A TIF can be a valuable tool in an area
Coalition where existing property values are low and planned development will result in a significant
- Garland Road Identity increase in property value. In this case, a ‘base’ property value is established and a TIF plan
- Expand the Partnership is created with specific assumptions about development, future value, and capital investment.
As development occurs and the property value increases, taxes are levied on the new property
value. The taxes related to the ‘base’ value are provided to the appropriate taxing entities.
The taxes related to the ‘increment’ of new property value are provided to the TIF fund. In this
way, new private investment covers the cost of the infrastructure needed to support the area’s
development.
Dallas currently has 17 active TIF Districts, listed in Appendix 5.5 and shown on maps in
Appendix 5.6. In general, these districts are near downtown or near a DART station – areas
where significant public investment and policy attention are changing the character of large
areas.
IMPLEMENTATION
To use a TIF in this Garland Road Corridor, there would first need to be a property owner and/or
a community/business organization with development plans for property in the corridor. Appendix
5.7 lists the criteria the City uses to evaluate proposed new TIF districts. The owner/organization
would need to demonstrate that the proposal meets these criteria, such as the criteria to enhance
public investments (those made in White Rock Lake) or the criteria to generate more new taxes
than those foregone. Development along the Garland Road Corridor could well meet some of
these criteria. However, there is not yet a project proposed that can meet criterion A4 – that a
minimum of $100 million (and preferably $150 million) in new private investment will occur within
3 years of adoption of the TIF District.
Over time, private interest in the Garland Road Corridor could lead to this level of private
investment. As this Consensus Vision is implemented, consideration of a TIF might occur in
the mid-term future. Further discussions with property owners and the City would be needed
to determine whether there will be a sufficient increase in the tax base to warrant TIF creation,
how large an area to include, what capital investments would be funded through the TIF, and
other structural questions. The major steps to create a TIF would occur after those discussions
and would include preparation of a Project Plan and a Reinvestment Zone Plan for the area,
formation of a TIF Board, and approval of the TIF by the Dallas City Council.
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Special Districts to Help Fund Operations and Maintenance. Special districts may
be used in a particular area where operations and maintenance are desired that are different
from the levels provided citywide. Among these special districts are Business Improvement
Districts(BID’s) and Public Improvement Districts (PID’s). Primary characteristics of these
districts are that these activities are overseen by a Board of Directors (and often, a paid staff
member) and they are paid for by special assessments of the property within the district.
Creation of a BID or PID requires the support of property owners in the area as well as the City
Council. Appendix 5.8 presents the City’s PID Policy.
BID’s and PID’s can be valuable tools to implement the Garland Road Corridor Consensus
Vision. They can fund enhanced clean-up operations along the corridor, identity programs (such
as signage and banners to identify this corridor), enhanced landscape maintenance, a local
trolley operation and other activities. The limits to their role relate to the level at which property
owners are willing to assess themselves to provide funding for these operations. The GRVAC
should take the lead on efforts to discuss these activities and potential funding with local property
owners to determine whether, and at what level, there might be support for special district
creation. These two special districts function in similar ways, though a BID would typically be
more appropriate in a non-residential area and a PID would be used in an area with a mix of
residential and non-residential uses.
IMPLEMENTATION
Special Districts to Help Fund Capital and Operations. Municipal Management Districts
(MMD’s), can be used to fund both capital investment and the operation and maintenance needs
of a specific part of a city. Depending on the results of discussions about BID and PID formation,
the corridor’s stakeholders could consider an effort to establish an MMD. MMD’s are created
by the state legislature at the request of the City. Their specific provisions are tailored to the
individual MMD. For the MMD’s created in Dallas to date, the district supports development
plans by a single developer or owner who has made a substantial commitment to the area.
MMD’s may assess taxes and issue bonds to support investment in the area. Appendix 5.9
presents the City of Dallas’ most recent briefing on these districts.
OTHER DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES

Development Review Incentives. One of the challenges for development projects in
communities that are already largely built out is the need to coordinate the review of many
issues by many departments. For example, a revitalization project along Garland Road will
need to meet the requirements administered by the Sustainable Development & Construction
Department. In addition, it might need to coordinate with TxDOT (since Garland Road is a State
highway), the City’s Office of Economic Development (if it is seeking small business assistance
or the use of a special district), the Stormwater Management Division (for review of drainage and
retention facilities on the site), and other City departments, depending on the specific details of
the project.
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The Dallas “Development Guide” also explains the express permit review option for projects
seeking a faster review and approval process. Projects must meet certain consistency
requirements and applicants pay an additional fee for this service. The Garland Road Corridor
Consensus Vision provides a clear statement of current community objectives for this part of the
city. So projects that are consistent with this plan should qualify for this express permit service.
There does not appear to be an opportunity for additional fee waiver incentives.
Facade Improvement Programs. Older commercial buildings line some stretches of

Garland Road. These buildings add variety and character to the area, and help distinguish
it from corridors along other streets. Some of these buildings would benefit from repairs and
improvements to their facades. These improvements are often a relatively low cost option to
update a corridor’s character and attract new customers. Some communities offer grants or
loans to qualifying small businesses to help them make these improvements.
Dallas’ Office of Economic Development does not currently offer a citywide façade improvement
program. A program for the Garland Road Corridor could be part of an economic development
plan for implementing this Consensus Vision.
IMPLEMENTATION
For the corridor northeast of Buckner Boulevard, it might be possible to use Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to support a future façade improvement program.
As shown in Appendix 5.10, the primary objective of CDBG is ‘the development of viable
urban communities’. CDBG funds must be used to accomplish one of the CDBG national
objectives: benefits low and moderate income families; aids in the prevention or elimination
of slums or blight; or meets an urgent need. This funding source can be used only in eligible
areas. Appendix 5.11 shows the areas of Dallas that are eligible for CDBG funding. Within
this corridor, Census tract 0127.01 is CDBG-eligible, as are census block groups 00012.021,
00082.002, 00082.004, 124.001, 124.002, 126.11, 127.021, 127.022, 128.001, 128.006, 128.007,
and 130.063. If the GRVAC decides that façade improvement is a priority action to support
corridor businesses, the committee members should then meet with staff in the City’s Office
of Community Development to discuss the steps for considering this proposal during the next
update of the CDBG Consolidated Plan. This annual process begins in January, for the fiscal
year which starts the following October.
SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

Support for Businesses in the Corridor. The City’s Office of Economic Development and
its partners offer a variety of programs designed to assist small businesses in Dallas. These
programs include assistance with business operations, training programs, administrative
assistance and other services. These services are delivered through eight Business Assistance
Centers throughout Dallas. Any small business in the Corridor can take advantage of these
services. This information should be shared with business owners as part of the GRVAC’s efforts
to implement this Consensus Vision.
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CREATION OF A GARLAND ROAD BUSINESS COALITION

Establish a group to take the lead on business-related implementation. The
stakeholders’ Consensus Vision for the Garland Road Corridor includes many concepts
that would result from private sector action and investment. More outdoor eating areas, an
increased variety of small shops and galleries, and new retail in mixed use buildings are among
the recommendations that require the private sector. Many business owners will need more
information about the Corridor and this vision before they choose to make these investments. A
business coalition focused specifically on the Garland Road Corridor would provide a vehicle for
communication to businesses and for the active involvement of business owners and operators
in the discussion of priority steps to achieve this vision. The GRVAC should convene discussions
with corridor businesses, the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce and other appropriate
organizations. These discussions would determine whether an existing organization can take the
lead on these activities or if a new group should be formed.
IMPLEMENTATION
Agree on an action plan for the business coalition. The business coalition leader would
be responsible for a program of action that engages the corridor business community. Possible
activities might include:
• Communications to Corridor businesses about the Consensus Vision
• Prepare a market feasibility study for the mix of uses recommended in this Vision Plan.
• Conduct an economic feasibility study for one or more of the new development uses,
suggested in the Consensus Vision
• Creation of special districts in the Corridor
• Communication about business and development incentives
• Conduct a competition among local videographers to create a video marketing the
Corridor and sharing the Vision
• Coordinated marketing of corridor businesses
• Communications to attract developers of ‘active senior’ housing
• Joint marketing efforts with civic entities such as the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical
Gardens and the YMCA and with existing events, such as neighborhood tours and art
walks
• Support for community gardens and farmers markets in the Corridor
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GARLAND ROAD IDENTITY

Define a coherent and appealing identity for the corridor. One of the most important
results of this project will be a new image for this corridor. Stakeholders suggested a variety
of ways in which this corridor might be identified and differentiated from other parts of Dallas.
Among those suggestions are:
• Dallas Garden & Lake District
• Dallas’ Green Corridor
• Dallas’ Green Garland Road
• Northeast Dallas Jewel
• Gateway to East Dallas
The GRVAC should take the lead on discussions about the best approach to develop this identity
and brand. The GRVAC could help create an identity or brand; they could also develop the
graphic look and collateral materials to communicate an identity that the community has already
selected. The community needs to determine what next steps are needed and how to secure the
resources to carry them out.
IMPLEMENTATION
Decide on short term steps to establish this identity. Once an identity has been
selected, many steps could be taken to use this identity to strengthen the corridor. Stakeholder
suggestions have included:
• Consistent signage and way-finding for the Corridor
• Banner program
• Program for ‘garland’ displays during the holidays
• Placement of plaques to identify places of historic or community significance in the
corridor
• Use of this identity by individual businesses and civic entities
• Use of this identity in conjunction with existing events, such as neighborhood tours Figure 5.3 Example Signage and Wayfinding
and art walks
The GRVAC should take the lead on discussions about the next steps to communicate the
corridor’s new identity.
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EXPAND THE PARTNERSHIP

Connect with other community organizations. The GRVAC includes representatives of
key organizations within the corridor. As the Corridor begins to develop its identity and marketing
approach, interest organizations should also be invited to be involved. These groups’ members
will benefit from the corridor’s new offerings; the corridor will attract new visitors and customers
as people in these groups learn about its new appeal. Such groups might include:
• Sports-oriented groups (biking, running, birding, sailing and others who use the Lake)
• Gardening, gourmet and ‘slow-food’ groups
• Environmental and conservation organizations
• Children and youth groups (Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs, etc.)
• Arts and crafts organizations
• The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
The GRVAC should take the lead on this outreach.
IMPLEMENTATION
Area 5: Housing
NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT
Coordinated Use of People Helping People (PHP) Program in the Corridor. The HOUSING
City of Dallas Housing Department offers a range of programs to assist neighborhood residents - Neighborhood Support
in maintaining the quality of their communities. The Consensus Vision creates a framework - Creation of New Housing Choices
for effective use of these programs. One program that can help stabilize the corridor’s - Monitor the Corridor’s Mix of Housing
neighborhoods is People Helping People, which assists senior and disabled homeowners with
minor exterior home repairs and weatherization. Appendix 5.12 provides the basic information
on this program. The GRVAC and corridor neighborhood associations should include this
information in their communication and outreach efforts.
CDBG assistance. As noted previously, the northeastern part of the Garland Road Corridor
may be eligible for CDBG funding. This project’s study area excludes the existing neighborhoods
in this vicinity. Should the GRVAC and its partners choose to focus on issues related to these
neighborhoods in the future, the City and community development organizations could assist
in evaluating needs and designing programs for inclusion in the CDBG Consolidated Plan.
Discussions with the City’s Office of Community Development should identify neighborhood
support projects that could be funded through CDBG.
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CREATION OF NEW HOUSING CHOICES

Developer Outreach. The Consensus Vision includes the creation of housing on Garland
Road that offers new choices to residents. These new housing choices include housing in mixed
use developments, single family urban density, active seniors housing and live-work housing.
For all of these, it will be important that developers who specialize in these markets know about
these new opportunities. As the economy improves and loans becomes more available, these
developers should be encouraged to invest in this corridor. The GRVAC should meet with local
development and design organizations and seek their assistance in reaching these developers.
Organizations such as the Urban Land Institute (ULI), The Real Estate Council (TREC), the
Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) and the Homebuilders Association should be contacted,
as well as non-profit developers.
Consumer Outreach. Success in achieving this Consensus Vision also involves

communication with targeted consumers – the people who may want to take advantage of
these new choices. The GRVAC or its partners should meet with organizations that include
these targeted markets, such as the AARP for active seniors and the local arts organizations
for the ‘live-work’ housing. Local neighborhood organizations should help get the word out to
their residents, since some of them may be at a stage in life that has changed their housing
preferences.
IMPLEMENTATION
Green Building. Many stakeholders included ‘green’ or ‘sustainable’ in their ideas for this
corridor’s future. Meeting or exceeding the City’s green building standards for housing in the
corridor will reflect this emphasis. The GRVAC or its partners should meet with the City staff
and the U.S. Green Building Council to engage them in communicating this vision to developers
looking for opportunities to build sustainable housing.
Funding for Housing. The City’s Housing Department operates programs to fund residential
and mixed use projects that have difficulty securing funds through traditional means. In some
cases, such as Section 108 loans, these resources provide funding that “fills the gap” and allow a
project to succeed.
MONITOR THE CORRIDOR’S MIX OF HOUSING

Benchmark the corridor’s mix of housing types and track development changes
over time. The mix of housing types in the corridor should be monitored over time to gauge
the success of the Consensus Vision in offering housing choice. The City’s development and
building permit data will form the basis of this monitoring, but the GRVAC seems to be the most
appropriate entity to use these results and consider whether the results call for changes in the
Vision’s implementation efforts.
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Area 6: Environmental
GREENWAYS
ENVIRONMENTAL Implement Urban Design for Greenways. The Consensus Vision includes
- Greenways recommendations for landscape and locations for greenways along Garland Road. These
- Gardens and Parks improvements will occur as part of public infrastructure projects (for investments in the public
- Garland Road Sustainability District rights-of-way) and private development projects (for areas that are on private property). The
Consensus Vision’s design standards should be communicated to all decision-makers and
investors who are considering projects in the corridor. Funding for these improvements could
come from a variety of sources:
• For private developments, these improvements should be funded as part of the new
development.
• For public improvement projects, these improvements should be included in the
project’s capital funding, which could come from TXDOT, other regional transportation
funding, or City of Dallas bond funds.
If a TIF or PID is created in this corridor, these improvements could be funded through those
special districts. Some of these improvements may help achieve other objectives. For example,
they may support the stormwater management objectives of the TriSWM program. If so, they
may reduce development costs for infrastructure and may qualify the project for development
incentives.
IMPLEMENTATION
GARDENS AND PARKS

Develop community gardens, art parks and other small open spaces in the
Corridor. The Consensus Vision also recommends the creation of small green spaces along
the corridor. In some places, these are envisioned as pocket parks displaying the work of local
artists; in others, they would be a focal point for community interaction at a community garden.
These improvements might occur as part of public infrastructure projects but are more likely to
be part of private development projects or non-profit organization initiatives. The Consensus
Vision’s concepts for gardens and parks should be communicated to the development community
and potential developers. Funding for these improvements could come from a variety of sources:
• For private or civic developments, these improvements should be funded as part of
the new development.
• For public improvement projects, these improvements could be included in a
transportation project’s capital funding if the project is on TXDOT property.
If the intent is for the park to be public, the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department should
be consulted to determine interest, criteria for support and funding availability for land acquisition,
improvement and on-going operation and maintenance. If a TIF or PID is created in this corridor,
these improvements could be funded through those special districts.
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GARLAND ROAD SUSTAINABILITY DISTRICT

Evaluate Sustainability District concept and implement if appropriate. Stakeholders
at visioning workshops showed strong support for ‘green’ concepts as part of the Garland
Road Corridor’s vision and identity; one workshop group proposed the concept of creating a
‘sustainability district’ along the corridor. Such a district would be similar to the special districts
discussed in the Economic Development section of this report. It would be distinctive in that
its funding would be used to support sustainability investments, which might include energy
efficient construction, alternative energy generation (such as solar), pedestrian enhancements
(to reduce vehicle trips) or similar measures. This would be the first special district in Dallas to
emphasize sustainability in its investments. In terms of process, the approach would be similar to
the creation of a PID. The GRVAC should solicit stakeholder interest in this idea and pursue it if
there are individuals or organizations that are willing to investigate it further.
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APPENDICES
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Appendix 1 – Data Summaries

The following pages summarize the projected Population Growth, Demographic Data and Transportation Data
collected by the consultant team in the course of the Garland Road Vision Study and are intended to provide
additional background supporting “Chapter 2 – Existing Conditions”, of this report.
Appendix 2 – Public Comments

The following pages provide a summary of all comments received during the Garland Road Vision Study
outreach process. They are provided as additional background documentation related to the differing views
related to the future Garland Road Corridor, but more importantly, to highlight the areas of consistency of vision
that have been reflected in the Garland Road Vision Plan.
Appendix 3 – Public Meeting Summaries

The following pages provide a summary of all of the public meetings held to receive public input related to the
Garland Road Vision Study outreach process. They are provided as additional documentation supporting the
final recommendations related to the final Garland Road Vision Plan.
Appendix 4 – Implementation Matrix

The following matrix provides additional detail to “Chapter 5 – Implementation”, of this report, and is intended to
be utilized by the GRVAC, the City of Dallas, NCTCOG, and TxDOT as a detailed roadmap to assist in imple-
menting the desired vision expressed by the stakeholders for the future Garland Road corridor.
Appendix 5 – Additional Implementation Background

The following pages provide supplemental background information related to related City policies, codes,
processes, and existing neighborhood initiatives that are applicable to the implementation strategies detailed in
“Chapter 5 – Implementation”, of this report.
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APPENDIX 1
Data Summaries
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APPENDIX
APPENDIX 2
Public Comments
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Garland Road Vision Study Comment Report

Arboreal, Architectural, and Overall Look Comments
Landscaping Comments Received: 5
Trees; trees for shade Comments Received: 2
[Need] Architecture enhancements
Have a park-like feel that should extend from the lake and the Arboretum
Diminish: Have paint outs to paint over graffiti
Paths, landscape, art, fountains
Provide family atmosphere
Create a new sign ordinance. The present one is not working.
Curb appeal at least
No more pole signs within 25 feet of street
Get rid of all the billboards.
Less over head wires & less signs
A general up grade of everything.
Clean up (remove) signs along Garland Road
I would like to group to consider vastly improving the signage of the streets, at least at all the intersections with traffic lights. By that I mean that I think it would be lovely if we
could do the sort of signage that I believe Addison has -- the street names are white letters on a green backdrop, such as we have, but they seem to be individually lit in some
fashion -- whether backlit, or what, I don’t know. The result of the lighting is that they are clear, clean and crisp, and extremely readable. They also connote a community which is
up to date in street technology, which I think would be a refreshing change for Garland Road.
[Diminish] Handmade business signs
Trees/landscape barrier between street and pedestrians/cyclists
We have too many eyesore signs. Vens (sp) busy.
Having it look nicer, cleaner
Improved and uniform LED lighting. Recycling containers.
It would be nice to have this one area of the city by the lake be easier to see the night sky.
Lighting should be efficient and should prevent light pollution by only shining down.
Most kids/folks these days never see the Milky Way or enjoy seeing the stars in the sky.
Check into the codes that regulate signage along the road. Seems to me that some of the signs might be out of compliance. There are so many signs, coupled with all the utility
poles and overhead wires, that the street has a “junky” look.
Use yellow street lamps up and down Highway 78
Arteries of “green belts”
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Simplify, clean up and make more attractive the Garland/Gaston/Grand junction

I wish Garland would conjure image of “green” not “Carland”
Some area are just block long slabs of cement
Brick roads
Family friendly places
More “green” areas/green belts Comments Received: 5
Pretty landscaping all the way up and down Garland Road. Comments Received: 6
Lots of trees, landscaping and very few signs. Comments Received: 4
There needs to be areas (besides White Rock Lake) where people can slow down and reflect, perhaps create pocket parks or cafes that are outdoor
Look at how nice the landscape is in front of White Rock Center of Hope!
Mixed use development keeping with the Casa Linda architecture
Landscape center islands/median Comments Received: 3
It would be neat to have a theme style all along Garland Road. Kind of like the intersection of Buckner & Garland Road. Make over the facades of all of the businesses along
Garland Road.
I think our “motif” should be the lake and it should be a continuous, repeating design that unifies Garland Road from one end to the other. I like the funky Uptown signage.
Looks very run down and dirty – cleaning up the landscaping, redoing old buildings – make it look clean and kept up
Consistent design elements – like low profile/non-neon signage, street lamps & brick pedestrian pathways
Signage like Farmers Branch & other cities directing traffic to libraries, pet adoption facilities, etc.
All utility lines and telephone lines underground. Handsome streetlight standards. Seasonal banners. Flowers growing in pots hanging from street lights. All buildings set back
from the street, leaving room for flower beds and parking. Remove all commercial signs and replace with attractive, consistent advertising. All architecture harmonious and easy
to access and of good quality. No trash.
The “lit” signs in Addison are a good example of “regional street signs” – we can also go with some that are distinctly different and unique to Garland Road
Lighted water fountains, places for outside musicians to play, people to read, relax, fellowship
YES landscaping definitely! Sali’s near the intersection of Garland and Peavy has done a very nice job with landscaping. The Kwik Kar at 8736 Garland has also done a good
job with their property. Kinderkritter has a nice awning and Dragon Fire Yoga has nice signage. Landscaping in the median of Garland road would be great, if space provides.
Banners such as the State Fair or Dallas Blooms banners are also very festive and inviting. Fountains and sitting areas would be a nice addition in several key areas along the
Corridor.
Peaceful with lots of trees.
[I wish this was] Dallas’ Green Garland Road
“A beautiful road to drive.”
[Maybe make it more like] The Wilshire Blvd of Dallas? The Lake District?
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Something similar to S. Congress in Austin

[Make it look more like] Knox Street – Highland Park
[Make it look more like a] Tree lined boulevard in Paris
[It should be] Beautiful! Lush & green.
The Garland Road Corridor is a very vehicular oriented area. The businesses and amenities currently there contribute to this very well. Garland Road is a place you go to and
travel on in a car, and until the death of the private car it will always remain so. To try to change the character or introduce conflicting activities will lead to failure. Instead I’d
increase the light levels, re-pave the roads, perhaps some landscaping as long as it didn’t impede visibility for traffic, and give incentives to local businesses to improve the overall
appearance of the community and deter crime.
Require green space to replace cement at curb
During the holidays, I’d like each business to display a “Garland” to make the street a holiday lights destination/No religious displays required.
Look @ Addison!
Maintain to some degree, a landscaping theme from spillway up to White Rock Market Center (flowers, rock structures, fountains, street lamps, etc.)
Would like landscaping, attractive/traditional lamp posts/better lighting as unifying “look” & antique, landscape & home décor & gift shopping to make this area a “destination.”
Make sure new plantings don’t diminish roadway visibility. I love the improvements to the Garland. Buckner intersection
Green spaces – mature trees
Trees from Peavy to Gaston
Landscaping is so very important!! Lots of trees, flowers and fountains
More like Lakewood are and also the new Lemmon Ave area/south of Highland Park area.
Flower pots on the streets
Need walking shops, restaurants, lake viewing, etc… parks, fountains
Landscaping needs to be done and kept up
More pretty landscaping.
Good landscape.
We need a more uniform, modern look with trees
A neighborhood with “flavor” that made people want to visit and be part of like Bishop Arts. When people come to ride their bikes at WR or visit at the Arboretum they do not
spend the day in East Dallas when they are done, they go home, because there are no real choices on this side of town in terms of healthy food choices or fun restaurants that
someone who does not live over here would want to visit.
Landscape for sure, and perhaps a clear entry and exit art piece or graphic.
Back in the days before the sidewalk was in place between the WR Lake and Garland Road (north of the spillway), drivers had a brief, but soothing, view of the lake. Then the
fence went in, obstructing the view, and volunteer trees and brush were allowed to grow up, covering the view of the lake. Over the years several long- time residents of the area
have asked me if there is any way the greenery could be removed so that the lake could be enjoyed again as they drove past. (I know there is a plan to plant trees all along the
lake edges, but some of it is overkill. I grew up in the North, in lake country, and it was such a delight to drive past a lake and get a glimpse of cool water and open sky.)
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Better landscaping and banners such as the State Fair or Dallas Blooms banners are OK.
Landscaping should not block driver’s views and make access to Garland Rd dangerous.
Corner “pocket parks” or rest areas several blocks apart along the road would give relief from all the concrete and buildings and provide a place to wait for a bus or other
transportation.
Landscape the medians & require landscaping in front of businesses.
Landscaping down median. and other places.
Green medians like new ones around Buckner/Garland intersection are really nice. Other good examples are the medians in “the Village” apartments off Greenville,
Southwestern, Skillman & Lovers.
A tree planting initiative, perhaps begun by the Garland Road initiative and then continued as a fund raising project for the local schools or churches. In other words, have a
goal to plant X number of trees each year, this can be done in collaboration with Home Depot or Walton’s nursery for instance. You might want to offer a replacement tree to
neighborhood residents who lose trees from storms, or disease, just move into the neighborhood, or have a child that beings first grade for example. Trees can also be offered to
beautify the Garland Rd corridor.
It is always good for a new group to conduct an early project that:
Is simple to carry off.
Has a high chance of success.
Is highly visible.
I would like to suggest such a project: Painting over graffiti on light poles along Garland Rd, Gaston to Buckner. Some poles have graffiti 2+ years old on light poles and bases
which have faded into a chalky grey-green. Few things say “We Don’t Care” like long-term graffiti. Few things say “We Are Improving” like painting over old graffiti.
The painting could cover only the bases or could include 6’-8’-10’ of the poles, or could cover the complete height of the poles. The GRVS cold encourage TXU or the City of
Dallas (whoever owns the poles) to do the painting. If that is not possible, then the GRVS should seek permission for churches, neighborhood groups, civic groups, etc. to do the
painting.
I think the continuity of aesthetics is overrated – usually winds up looking plastic. Set standards – not too confining – and a unique character will develop and come to be
appreciated.
I wish the xeriscape in front of Salhi Rest could be duplicated all along the street
Christmas decorations and tree at White Rock Market Place
Bury electrical and or plant trees to avoid conflict with lines and avoid their eventual butchering.
No banners!!! – clutter, eye pollution
Banners are great if well designed and rotate frequently. Hire professional designers.
Signs moved back from roadway
Get rid of all the telephone poles and replace with beautiful lights
Business signage should be updated and have height restrictions. The new signage at Casa Linda Shopping Center looks great. But the golden arches in the sky takes our
neighborhood down, down, down.
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Water fountains Comments Received: 2

Low sign height and professionally done Comments Received: 2
Arboretum banners or State Fair of TX banners in the center median all up & down Garland Road (l)
Parks
Umbrellas for sitting areas. These seemed quite common in a few other American cities/(unreadable)
Stop the butchering of trees under power line (maybe think of an alternative). Also, the time of season the trees are cut is not appropriate cutting should be done in fall or winter
and to add to that get professionals that know what they are doing. The trees look ridiculous and unnatural.
Nice, traditional, classic, non-“modern” streetlights.

Improve electrical reliability and bury utility lines
Let’s start with signage! Eliminate portable – banners, etc. We live in the most beautiful part of Dallas and Garland Road is an embarrassment!
Stream line the power lines – that’s all you see looks extremely busy and chaotic.
Pleasant. I use Hermosa instead of Garland Road. I call it the “scenic route” especially in the summer. It seems cooler just because of the trees.
Updated light poles
Keep graffiti down
More native plantings, cypress trees, etc. This may be pushing it but a public fountain.
No grass should be included in the plantings recommended in the vision plan. And, be very careful with landscape plant choices. No mowing or watering should be required in
the name of sustainability.
Big yes for neighborhood markets, gardens, dog park, gateway.
Actually, I really dig the idea of an observation deck of the railway. Its’ an interesting idea.
Those art trees in areas that can’t sustain trees, what an intriguing visual idea!
Fresh Look - While I would like to see a plan for cleaning up the look of the businesses on Garland Rd, I do not want to see us turn into a carbon copy of Frisco where everything
looks like it was designed by the same person. Too many restrictions and its bad for the overall look.
I read comments about residents’ vision for the corridor and agree with the ideas. We need to make Garland Road a landmark of beauty and green design, and a comfortable
space for businesses and residents alike to use with pride. We’ve got one chance to make it right for many decades to come. It could blossom from being a blight.
I would like to add that building owner please consider their rooftops for gardens and lovely seating areas for staff, when they go through any redesign or new construction. Roof
top gardening, covering wide areas with greenscape, has shown to cut cooling and heating costs, cuts pollution, and adds a great deal to staff satisfaction, not to mention the rest
of us in the area seeing colorful pots, small trees, vines etc. on roof tops. ( I think McShann’s already has greenscape on its roof ) And with all the sun, you can grow vegetables
and have them for lunch or take them home! It’s worth the effort to convert all of that previously wasted acreage.
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I would like to encourage the planning committee to stick with the plans as outlined for the median improvements in regards to the stone and rock choice that continues the look
that is featured at White Rock Lake and will reduce the amount of city labor in cutting a median of grass. I also like the plan to add tress and the art piece from the renowned
sculptor that lives on the “M” streets.
I am in favor of the following points as outlined in the presentation:

• Bury electrical lines underground when possible
• The added trees to each side of the street and median and selection of trees
• A cohesive design for the street project
Like: more trees (as long as oncor isn’t required to butcher them if they begin to interfere with overhead lines, vision for M/V area at spillway, signage regulations
Can trees be added to business parking lots that front Garland Rd? To help soften the environmentally heat isl. Effect. (White Rock Lake Market, Casa Linda shopping center,
many other smaller shopping centers between Buckner and 635.
Please do not do core-ten sculptures. Their rusty appearance is unsightly.
There are a large number of artists in the area. Form an Art Committee to create ideas, find funding, and implement art along Garland Rd.
Use native plants. These require less water and care and completely in character with architecture. Warning – these trees are great for grackles!
I would like to add that building owner please consider their rooftops for gardens and lovely seating areas for staff, when they go through any redesign or new construction. Roof
top gardening, covering wide areas with greenscape, has shown to cut cooling and heating costs, cuts pollution, and adds a great deal to staff satisfaction, not to mention the rest
of us in the area seeing colorful pots, small trees, vines etc. on roof tops. ( I think McShann’s already has greenscape on it’s roof ) And with all the sun, you can grow vegetables
and have them for lunch or take them home! It’s worth the effort to convert all of that previously wasted acreage.
General Comments
Have great access
Make inviting – nothing pretty to look at – nothing to walk to – (unreadable) like Weltons (unreadable) Temple House – (unreadable) like Oregon Fire (unreadable), etc.
Very concerned with emissions/air quality. Our neighborhood is breathing it daily! The busier Garland Road gets, the more this becomes a bigger issue. Maybe a small tram rail
on the Arboretum side if there’s enough room so it does not encroach into little or big Forest Hills neighborhoods. Possibly updated trolley system. Buses too much emission –
definitely want less car and parking traffic here
Transit – T downtown – would be perfect at Garland Rd and Centerville
Public toilets at Buckner and other major intersections.

Police crackdown on jaywalkers.
Dog park
All of the above – but I can’t see this happening on the north end of the corridor
Anything to make people slow down and respect the area, not race through
Benches and trash cans at bus stops would help – take a look at the litter across the street from Starbucks
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Trash receptacles
We do not want a “cookie cutter” road. It is easy to look like everybody else or “it could be anywhere in the USA.”
Do not take land from businesses or crowd traffic lanes
Reduce the number of curb cuts and replace with aggregated retail access
For small pedestrian areas with shops and restaurants defining courtyard type spaces, this may be true. That is not what Garland Road Corridor is. Again, the size and scale of
the community does not make this appealing. Banners and trees will block views from the roadway to businesses which is detrimental in such a retail environment. White Rock
Lake and the Arboretum and excellent places where people can go and enjoy the out of doors. If anything I would make those places more vehicular friendly, as they are often
the source of traffic jambs during special events.
Clean – No slease (sic)

More self-contained – Northeast Dallas Jewel – energetic green
[Get this road] Redone
[Make this the] Gateway to East Dallas Comments Received: 2
[Make this the] Road to the Most Beautiful Park in USA
Emphasis on Lakeview or Lakeland – earthy upscale and artsy.
Inviting, comfortable, safe, special
[Make this area] Eclectic, diverse, unique
Uniquely East Dallas. Stunning. Lovely, Fun. Outdoorsy.
[Make it] Attractive. Friendly.
We should be the “Highland Park” of North East Dallas
[This road should have more] Quality
Clean, inviting Comments Received: 2
[Make the corridor] Here For All to Enjoy
Historic, quaint, inviting, thriving, community-oriented, unique, charming, maintained
Vibrant
Uniquely East Dallas
[Make the corridor the] Gateway to the Lake
[Make the corridor] An enhanced entryway into Dallas and the Arboretum from Garland and cities from the east
Not sure[what phrase I would like to see describe the corridor] – the Lake of course – the trees – wildlife
[Make the corridor] Look pretty when you come to Garland, looks nice
Calm, lush
[Make the corridor] Beautiful, family oriented, clean – neighborhood enhanced & untouched
Don’t even consider widening Garland Road and taking out or intruding into existing neighborhoods
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Trash cans in prominent locations

Thank you for trying to make our area better.
Thank you for involving the community!
Encourage development of day laborer center. City’s help to encourage Chevron owner at Lochwood & Garland Road to not allow day laborers & clean up the facility & grounds.
Work on Garland/Buckner intersection is beautiful – I love the enhancements.
I’ve been reading up on the Garland Road improvement project. I live off of Garland and Barnes Bridge, and have since 1986. I love our neighborhood. I won’t be able to make
the Thursday meeting, but would make future meetings. One thing I’d like to see recognized about our area, is the great international aspects. The old Lochwood Baptist is
now an Eritrean Church. (This is a very persecuted are of the world and some of these church members were in prison for their faith), Viet Nam, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Indian,
Guatemala and Mexico are all represented in our area. I think we should promote this. Maybe flags from these countries. I don’t know I’m no conceptualist, but its’ one of the
things I love about the area.
A place of beauty and no heavy congestion – ours is a quiet, peaceful place that gives us a sense of calm, particularly when coming from the congestion of North Dallas.
See our neighborhood grow and be desirable
I’m excited about the future of Far East Dallas
I enjoyed the open house presentation for the Garland Road Vision Study last night. I think you have put together a good team and a good plan. Now, just spend time to plan the
project further and spend enough money to do it correctly. The sooner the better!
I’d first like to thank the City of Dallas and the Garland Road Vision Committee for taking on this herculean task. I am an architect and I have been involved in such endeavors
in the past and know quite well job ahead. The Garland Road Corridor is a very unique place with its own unique character. While it functions very well, there is always room for
improvement, but more importantly, maintenance.
This is the only center city lake that I know where people can’t go relax and enjoy the view unless they park at my house.
Change to appeal to people to want to come/move to the area and for residents to be proud to live in the area
Revitalize the Amphitheater (outdoors) near the bath house cultural arts center. Bring more attention to the bathhouse signage, etc.
I discovered that very few people on Angora Street know about all this. So, I’ve taken on the responsibility to keep everyone informed. I sent this letter out this week with a copy
of the survey for them to fill out. Enclosed is the letter because it expresses some of our concerns.
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There are very few areas of Dallas that focus on history. Ours is a city of “new developments” and visitors who come to Dallas comment on how “everything is new.” Dallas
doesn’t have that much that can compare to the stunning architectural heritage of east coast cities, but we do have beautiful trees, the Arboretum, White Rock Lake, Lake
Side Baptist Church, Casa Linda Plaza, and the fire station, which are all gems in the east Dallas area. These places provide not only nice views, but they could be historic
destinations as well. The thing that connects all these places is mid-century development; we should use this history as a draw to attract cultural interest.
FTLOTL has done a nice job of raising awareness about the White Rock’s history. Their office in the Casa Linda Plaza is a nice reminder of the history that has taken place in
our area. Why not build upon the historic anchors that the Bath House Cultural Center and the FTLOTL office provide and bring history out to Garland Road? There is already
an historic plaque by the drinking fountain at the spill way. Why not add historic-type markers or plaques all along the Garland road side of the lake, arboretum, Casa Linda Plaza
and beyond. The plaques could provide facts about Dallas first water source, the CCC, the WWII detention camp, Degoyer Estate, Casa Linda Plaza, and even McShan’s Florist.
Then entire area is historic from the establishment of the lake in the early part of the 20thcentury, through the depression, WWII, and the post-war development of East Dallas.
Many of the small businesses on Garland date back pre-1950s.
Family owned and operated since 1948, McShan Florist is recognized industry-wide as one of the largest and most technologically advanced florists in the country. The company
is located in East Dallas on the same site at which the business was founded. From www.mcshan.com
Bike and walking trails/sidewalks would connect the historic markers. Sidewalks would be a nice addition to the length of Garland road. The Dallas Arboretum was founded upon
the dreams of a few visionary Dallasites. Though the gardens themselves are comparatively young, the work that went into creating the current gardens began long ago. In the
early 1930’s, Everette DeGolyer chaired a committee to find a landsite for an arboretum for Dallas. Sixty years later, the concept for a botanical preserve is a reality-on the very
land he once owned… From www.dallasarboretum.org
Fire Station #31…opened on August 16, 1947-the first of Dallas’ post-World War II stations. Fire Station #31 has 2 full bays and contains 10,621 square feet.
Station #31 was constructed partially with used materials from several old houses being torn down to build Central expressway. The used materials not only helped reduce the
construction costs, but also provided ready material in the postwar months when such materials were hard to come by at any price.
In 1947, Station #31 sat in the midst of open fields, near the City limits and the community of Reinhardt. Runs to Buckner Blvd. and Oates Drive, Northwest Highway at Easton,
and Flag Pole Hill were county runs. Station #31 had a large first alarm district, but only 12 to 15 boxes. http://www.dallasfirerescue.com/sta_list/sta_31.html
There are many other places of interest and historic odds and ends that continue down Garland road toward 635. Preserving these historic buildings and businesses and
recognizing them as part of Dallas mid-century growth would provide both a unifying component for development and preservation and create a quaint and inviting theme for
marketing our area of east Dallas.
I am not interested in seeing wholesale change simply to promote change. The creation of a street without historic connection to the area will not promote stability.
[Emphasize the] Arboretum Comments Received: 19
[Emphasize the] White Rock Lake & Spillway Comments Received: 22
[Emphasize the] Library at Lochwood
Areas that address the Lake – natural views
[Emphasize] Gaston Heights
[Emphasize] First Family Church
Clean up and develop the Garland Road/E Grand Spillway area
Doctor’s Hospital and medical offices that surround it [should be emphasized]
The only “views” along Garland Road is at the Lake & arboretum.
Fix up the soccer field south of 635
We have jewels in this area, some of the best greenbelts in the city, are few blocks off Garland in Old Lake Highlands.
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Enhance the quality of life for all residents living in the area.
[Emphasize] Lakeside Baptist
[Emphasize] Fire Station #31
Location or proximity to White Rock Lake. I love the neighborhood feel of Barbers and the ability to eat and then take a walk around the lake.
I think we have to develop “new” views, places and activities
Looks dirty. Needs to be cleaned up
[Fix] Entrance at Garland Road/East Grand convergence – East Grand/Garland Road should be an amazing entrance to our area
[Fix] From spillway to Gaston, Garland Rd & E. Grand junction area; Easton Rd area; Jupiter Rd. area
There is currently a very well established hierarchy among the various elements that make up Garland Road Corridor. White Rock Lake and the Arboretum define a well
established recreation area. Casa Linda is a clear and defined commercial hub. North of Peavy to LBJ is a very clear service/commercial area. Each of these three
neighborhoods serves a distinct function and each supports the other. I would hesitate to upset that balance by emphasizing any above the other.
[Take care of] Loose dogs

Code enforcement for broken windows – boarded up windows
Diminish Pay Day loans
Create a utility channel underground which tunnels all utilities – NO OVERHEAD utilities.
Studies like this vision plan are published all the time and unfortunately rarely implemented except on a simple level. Bold innovative elements are needed to get the attention of
government leaders, FTA, FHA, and attract funding. Having the City of Dallas take ownership of Garland Road from TXDOT and reallocating the uses between the existing curb
faces would be just such a bold move.
[Like to see the corridor be] Consciously Green

White Rock Lake, the new and existing trail system, Tenison Golf Course, the Arboretum [are all great places in the Corridor].
End of the idea that Garland Road is simply a “corridor.” We live here. Our homes are here. This is not the city’s roadway. It’s our neighborhood.
Allow residents in East Dallas to purchase beer and wine at Albertsons
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Thank you for your time and efforts. My Grandmother lived in Casa Linda since the 1950’s, and I have been part of the East Dallas fabric for almost 50 years. I would love to see
some great and long overdue changes on Garland road and for this part of town to be know for our green efforts. Initiatives such as promoting rainwater capture, reducing our
carbon footprint, encouraging businesses to not use Styrofoam or plastic, but only biodegradable paper and utensils, have a recycling and compost program, community gardens
at the schools, connect the schools to bike and or walk trails, Vegetarian, Indian, Thai, Vietnamese (healthy and ethnic food options restaurants), easy access to nature, green
mobility, green (LEED) buildings, promote local food, consideration for managed storm water runoff, and above all develop mix use (see Congress for New Urbanism or LEED for
Neighborhood Development). There are obviously a lot of choices, but if we adopted a green perspective in the development then we could encourage people to take initiative
on any of the above items and those people and success stories could be featured as part of the Garland Road Vision. These kinds of programs have a way of feeding upon
themselves, then Garland Road could serve as a model for other parts of town.
One last thought…it might be nice to have an expert (Andreas Duane type) come in and talk to us about creating mixed use communities that feature a live/work/shop design. It
may open the eyes and educate some of the misinformed about the benefits of these types of urban infill developments. I believe that some of the older people along the corridor
simply associate density with crime or low income.
[Emphasize] White Rock Lake, maintaining/expanding lake views, the Arboretum, Casa Linda Plaza
The area is in dire need of community gathering places. It needs to be designed for people access not for cars. The closest there is to a community gathering place is the tiny
Starbucks in Casa Linda which is way too small for folks to linger for any length of time.
If you are going to have community gather places or sitting areas it’s best not to put them right beside Garland Rd where all there is to see & hear is 6- plus lanes of traffic. What’s
the point? Who would actually want to stop, sit down just to and watch & hear traffic?
Any sitting or community gathering place needs to be separated & sheltered from traffic.
In addition to making Garland Rd more attractive, people-friendly and more walkable, please make the environment and sustainability and a priority in the redevelopment.
Garland Road should be a “green” as possible for us and as an example for others to see.
Building improvements for new and existing structures should be as green as possible.
Re-use of existing materials and/or use of sustainable materials should be maximized
Recycling/Reuse should be emphasized for all businesses and users in the corridor.
I loved all the comments that participants at the Open House made and think that people are pleased that they are being able to voice their ideas.
Limit number of car lots in a block.
I have lived in Casa Linda Estates since 1948. I was 8 years old. I have always thought it an honor and privilege to have spent my life here. Garland road has undergone many
changes through the years. Today it is in need of help. I’m not sure what or how those changes should come about. Maybe imminent domain is the answer for a lot of it. From
Old Gate Lane to Peavy Rd has some continuity to it, But from there on it is just awful except for a few businesses.
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Promote the idea (particularly the area south of Peavy) of an artists enclave in the East Dallas area. Over 40 artists live in the area and could easily be involved in providing
public art displays. The White Rock Artists Tour every October is wonderful and should be given more recognition by the city. Several large metropolitan areas promote their
artist colonies and Dallas should, too.
Are you planning to compete for funds and influence with FRI. If so, this is ultimately detrimental to the White Rock area. Cleaning up the Ferguson Road corridor will positively
impact all property values in this area. Your group apparently wants the already fortunate to be more favored in competing for city council funds. This is a bad idea.
I am overjoyed that the city is looking at this project.
Any plans for a shelter or building to accommodate the day laborers that congregate on the Fiesta parking lot?
At Betsy Ross – 11005 Garland Rd we cannot give any of our parking spaces up!
I would love to see Garland Road adopt a theme of Green, sustainable, & equitable living practices. Sustainable in terms of capital, human capital, and economic capital.
We have to think about the next generation of families that we want to attract to this part of town and the services they will be looking for, as well as offer easy access alternative
transportation and options for an aging demographic. If we feature walk-able, lit areas with shops and cafes that are frequently used, then people of all ages will be more active
and the quality of life in East Dallas will be enhanced. We have to offer the city and our residence something they cannot get anywhere else in Dallas. We have a head start with
the natural beauty that is White Rock Lake and the Arboretum, but a long way to go to catch up and correct our hap hazard zoning and poor man-made decisions that pepper
Garland road with automobile repair shops, fast food chains, drive in carwashes oddball retail and or repair shops, thrift stores, and no real cohesiveness.
The face of Dallas is changing. In the next few years you will see many more people moving into Dallas and the downtown area (NCTCOG numbers confirm). Between the
Woodall Rogers Park development, Trinity River corridor, revitalization of Industrial Blvd and the South Side on Lamar and people will be find that living downtown is an attractive
alternative to living in the suburbs and the residence of East Dallas have got to be forward thinking in their design plans. Business as usual will simply not do any longer in East
Dallas and we have already given up our opportunity for light rail and the Emerald Isle development mostly because of fear from the most vocal.
I urge you to take your design responsibility seriously and help move East Dallas into the 21st century, and finally be seen for the jewel that it can be, and not for the potential that
could have been.
Am still concerned about the displacement of certain ethnically diverse groups – this is why we had recommended requiring a mix of income levels in any new multi family housing
– and there needs to be equity in the approach (i.e. in Ft Worth, MF units are only 600 sq ft for certain fixed lower income residents, not the 1200 sq ft for those who can afford to
pay more). Finally, is anyone on the team working and/or aware of the Envision Garland Planning Project?
[Make this corridor] eye candy!
This corridor is perfect for branding as an arts/cultural district. Start on Samuel Grand Park (slightly outside of the corridor but worth looking) all the way to Easton. There are a
significant # of arts/cultural entities – Shakespeare Dallas, Arboretum, Culture Arts Ctr, Lochwood Library, Beth House, the arts place at Casa Linda, ….. Garland is the “spine”
of what could be Dallas’ Nature & Arts District” or “Nature – Culture District.” Plus countless artist studios along the neighborhoods (White Rock Studio Tour is the oldest of the
studio tours in Dallas.
Bringing new development to a branded district would be easier (see Uptown, Bishop Arts, etc.)
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I am perfectly satisfied with the current state of the “corridor” that fronts Little Forest Hills. It is just about perfect. We have Barbecs why do we need anything else? The scope of
this project is too big please split into segments based on neighborhoods let each neighborhood decide what goes on the part of Garland that front them.
I think people in this area are willing to walk more than 1300 feet.
The Garland Rd-Bucknew-I-30-White Rock Creek area has a wealth of artists. I suggest that GRVS form an Art Committee to review and recommend possible art projects/styles
(sculpture, murals, paver designs, etc), locations for public art, an overall art theme (like Unity, Diversity, etc.), design of gateways, liaison with the City of Dallas, funding, etc.
GRVS should meet with the Ferguson Road Initiative to consider joint support for mutually-agreeable bond-funded projects for the next city bond election.
When I think of Garland Road these words come to mind: eyesore, trashy, treeless wasteland. An area you have to go thru to get somewhere else. A crowded, dangerous street
unfriendly to cross to access and especially to attempt a left turn. No planning no design no landscaping no one seems to care. Until now. As a lifelong resident of this area
I applaud this study and the awareness of the blight we call Garland Road. A coalition of interested parties determined leadership, HOA’s might actually turn this thing around
maximize native planting. Install frequently spaced water features, get good quality lighting and enforce codes. Go!!!
Nicely done. I would add a historical component to the continuity aspect of the corridor. Perhaps in keeping with the Gateway theme. Add monuments or historical markers that
mention the history of the area, i.e. Reinhard, the firestation, the lake, and other points of interest. Keep up the great work!
Keep it earthy & artsy! Keep 8900-9100 blocks eclectic, artsy, diverse and unique
I live in Little Forest Hills. I can and do walk to the: post office, grocery store, restaurants, Starbucks.
Thank you for the presentation. I am relieved to hear that the existing single residences will not be in danger. My neighbors on Angora Street in Little Forest Hills are excited
about the project. We love our homes and our neighborhood.
Bring in Artistic features into view. Bring in a little more life. Challenge neighborhood artists to contribute or “donate” sculptures, etc. It would definitely add charm to green
spaces.
When my husband and I were driving home he mentioned that the “city” does not seem to be fully engaged in what is happening on GR.* More specifically, the huge amount
of traffic that is generated when the Arboretum has festivals and events. Mary B. does a magnificent job of finding parking areas and arranging for bus relays between parking
lots and the garden site, but it would be much easier to drive along GR if the city could provide a little traffic direction support, particularly on weekends during festivals. There
are long lines of cars waiting to get into the Arboretum or waiting along GR to get into the parking at the Gaston Avenue lot. I know it is almost an unsolvable problem, but it is
frustrating to those people who are not familiar with the area and have driven from long distances to get there. I would think that once GR develops more retail and restaurants,
there will be more money spent in the area from those coming in from the suburbs. Maybe it is time for DART to encourage ridership to the White Rock Station and then provide
bus service to the garden. Mary has had to hire buses in the past to ferry patrons back and forth but at that time there wasn’t enough volume to justify the cost. This would be a
way to promote DART ridership, just like a trip to the zoo!
* Biggest example is that of a couple of years ago when City crews decided to blacktop the stretch of Garland Road from the WR Park entrance to Buckner -- on the main
Saturday and Sunday during the Fall Blooms Festival! Unless you were there you cannot imagine the scene!
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One last thought, again, don’t forget the International aspect: It s a big plus: Big Eritrean Church. This refugees come from one of the most persecuted places on earth, Christians
are put in overseas shipping containers for reading bibles. Lots of Ethiopians in the Area. I love trying to speak Amharic in the shops. It’s a cool thing.
New Name - I would like to see the name changed. I have nothing against Garland but the name doesn’t carry well and is confusing as to its location. Purely from a marketing
point of view I think linking the name with our beautiful lake and making it a “BLVD” would really help to create a better vision.
Free Improvement Advise - I would like to see free advice offered to businesses or home owners that what improve their look. By partnering with improvement businesses (local
contractors, architects and Home Depot) you could position limited free resources and will often turn into upgraded changed services. Businesses could get advice on potential
face-lifts to they elevations, the costs involved, what they could do themselves and who could do the rest. I plan to attend some of the fee based Arboretum classes this year,
but I believe more information should be free. Given our specific area and recent weather trends: What lawn grasses to plant, when to seed, What types of fertilizers to use, etc.
Everyone’s front lawn is about the same size so give out free plans for pots, plants and shrubs. Make each plan based on a cost level then tie those plans into special offers and
sales by Home Depot or Walton’s. I feel that with all of the Arboretum’s resources and expertise they could be an asset to the community.
Empty Lot - I understand the Arboretum owns the empty lot on Angora street. If there are not any immediate plans for the lot could we make it a little more ‘park like’ and look less
like an ‘empty lot’? Why not host a farmer’s market day? Right now it’s ‘private land’; Do you even have a policy that allows locals to play there?
I am a lifelong resident of the Garland Road/White Rock/ Lakewood area and am very interested in participating in the Initiative. Do you know when the next meeting will be? How
can I sign up to participate and get involved?
First I would like to thank the two of you for taking the time to be our local speakers. I am hoping to attend this Thursday’s meeting but might be called out of town for business. My
wife and I have lived near Garland for over 12 years and we are currently working a new custom home. I am very excited that Dallas is taking an interest in the area.
Great meeting last night! Everyone seemed quite interested and involved in the presentations and I think Mark and his team did a great job in telling the story of the plans for
Garland Road. I only wish more people had attended, but that is the nature of public meetings! Quality over quantity is always good, though.
Great meeting last night! I think we have a tremendous plan.

Great it will be on website. Hard to understand two speakers. Poor sound. Good mikes to use for Q&A. Liked red marker height. Good idea to have post meeting out back.
6:30 meeting waited till 6:46 and left.
Very annoyed that he was there five minutes before 6:30 p.m. He waited 20 minutes and then spoke with someone who advised him that it was typical to allow a few minutes for
people to view the display boards. Notices should have said this viewing period was going to occur and that an announcement should have been made to those waiting for the
presentation to start, and the response that no such notice was needed at any prior public meetings upset him and he left.
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I would first of all like to thank the moderator of the event for delicately handing the presentation and highlighting the points that I believe were less controversial and in some
ways spoke to the demographic that was present.
Items that were discussed but not covered in the presentation that I would like to see addressed.
• Address the pipe that goes along the bridge over WR creek from the spillway
Not discussed, but I would like to see addressed or included in the plans
• The area that runs from Gaston to 130. Are there any collective plans to include this space as part of a long term vision for Garland Rd.?
Again, thank you for your time and efforts and I look forward to the changes that are on the horizon.
Transfer bond taxes to those who develop more living space.
1. Minimize tax increase to seniors and fixed income residences.
Great presentation – only wish there had been 500 people in attendance!
Would be great to get a story in the DMNews about this plan – explain what was presented tonight so that rest of city (as well as East Dallas residents) is aware of what is taking
place. Maybe coincide story with plan comm./city council action.
The whole G.R.V.S. looks interesting and exciting.
Can # of driveways be consolidated/eliminated when possible
Like: burying utilities
After all the positive improvements I’ve been presented with tonight I feel more willing to consider returning in this area – there’s hope now that it will improve!
Great job! Looking forward to the final plan and opportunity to support it.
I do not like the thought that these improvements raise property values. It’s getting expensive as it is – too much and I will have to move.
Catalyst Area 2* - C
The Peavy/Garland Rd. intersection is my biggest area of concern. Those apts. currently are not only an eyesore but causes crime in our neighborhood. I LOVE the
recommendations.
The power lines from Peavy to NW Highway are another big problem area in my opinion which was addressed by HLK. Disappearing is not enough.
Overall – I am thrilled about the vision.
I read comments about residents vision for the corridor and agree with the ideas. We need to make Garland Road a landmark of beauty and green design, and a comfortable
space for businesses and residents alike to use with pride. We’ve got one chance to make it right for many decades to come. It could blossom from being a blight.
I’m curious to know if any of this vision deals with improving the Garland Rd/Gaston intersection - especially in regards to closing down Far West and promoting development
around the new Sante Fe Trail extension.
Neighborhood & Housing Comments
Again, less emphasis on it being a corridor and more emphasis on making it an extension of our backyards. Looking at the neighborhoods around Mrzoyas (sp) in Montreal would
be a good example of small shops, resto’s and stores people use every day.
Neighborhood friendly
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Finding commonalities between neighborhoods, which will garner public pride and involvement is a lofty ideal.
Resist temptation to (unreadable) the neighborhood so it looks cookie cutter. The (unreadable) need to remain eclectic feel. The goal should be to entrance area’s natural
beauty, encourage better amenity driven development and connect community while discouraging everyone else from speeding through.
Thanks for this viable effort to improve this area. Keep up the good work. Please let us know (Forest Hills Association) what we can do to help.
Do-away with low income housing.

You cannot make the density of population higher: increasing traffic on Garland Road without making it less enjoyable to live around. Apartments tend to have a 10 to 20 year
useful life – I DO NOT want to rebuild this stable, single family neighborhood as the donut hole surrounded by apartments that are no longer maintained or cared for by the
owners.
Rid of Lochwood Apartments
High rise overlooking lake – upscale townhome empty nester/young professionals
How might we go about having the billboards removed from the Garland/Gaston intersection. I believe this is the biggest negative influence on the area (there are several others)
and at this point, the billboards are inappropriate for a residential/small commercial area. Hwy 78 is no longer a rural highway where billboards might otherwise be appropriate.
Restore/redevelop and enhance the many affordable, close-in neighborhoods.

Want Garland Road cleaned up without going into Angora Street or any other residential areas – keep the houses – not to interfere with Angora St.
We need to emphasize Garland Road’s connection to the neighborhoods.
[Emphasize the] Bellenora
[Emphasize the] Neighborhoods
[Emphasize the] Homes along Garland Road that are part of Forest Hills
Mixed-use developments such as LEED for Neighborhood Development communities (http://www.cnu.org/)
Rezone any height restrictions to allow for high-rise condos behind Garland road along the lake. A tall building can be set back from the road and not obstruct any home owners
views and would increase the density and encourage and support local food options (assuming they were available). A few high rise condos would increase tax base and offer a
view unlike any in Dallas and in my opinion would be in high demand.
Rezone the area on Angora that runs parallel to Garland road and close to Casa Linda. It is a strip of duplexes. This could be rezone for mixed use, low rise, and give a new
audience to Casa Linda all within walking distance.
Density is the spark that ignites any area of town for development, look at Henderson, Uptown, Oak Lawn, Bishop Arts and Oak Cliff. Development in those parts of town began
with density, and homeowners beginning to take pride in their properties and the neighborhoods. We already have mostly single-family homes so that would not change, but we
could increase the density and bring a younger professional to this part of town. Many of those professionals will begin families and hopefully stay in East Dallas.
[Add] higher density mixed use residential (high end condos) nearby and that would change
No high-rises around the lake!!
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At the next community meeting in February can the people “in charge” of the GR Corridor/Forward Dallas group make a statement that:
No homes will be encroached upon, or taken via imminent domain or by being labeled as “blighted areas” for the purposes of development of mixed use/high density development
along South Garland Rd (Casa Linda Area)
Condominium Towers: I though the Dallas City Council resolved the towering eyesores thirty years ago with a zoning ordinance that provides for stair-stripped shorter structures
that flank any taller structure the outlying tallest structures at the center should be built last. See the transit corridor development scheme in Curriba, Brazil. Suggestion: use
transfers or development rights to convert redundant retail parking capacity into extra far (floor-to-area ratio) building capacity. The redundant automobile parking capacity can be
replaced with bike racks. The reclaimed land can be converted into pedestrian-oriented retail or other land uses, such as recreational tot lots.
Consider additional penetrations into existing neighborhoods (pedestrian)
No new construction or high-rises on existing open greenspaces. No high rises/condos overlooking the lake on the east side of the lake/Garland Rd & Buckner. No “up-scale”
townhomes/apts overlooking the lake along Garland rd or Buckner. No encroachment (business/high rise) into Angora and San Fernando Way neighborhood/streets. Leave
existing single family residential areas alone.
Keep all G.R. and Forward Dallas “enhancements” neighborhood friendly. Do not take away people’s homes in the Little Forest Hills neighborhood in order to build “high
density mixed use” development as being pushed by Forward Dallas. No multifamily/townhomes/condos or high rises along the 8400-9100 blocks of Garland Rd. No high
rise development along White Rock Lake. Leave existing single family residential areas alone (West Village dev. Displaced multiple, multiple families). Maintain existing open
greenspaces. Do not clutter our open spaces with high rise/condos.
After the meeting last night, Gary Lawler of FRI spoke with me about adding a specific statement regarding commercial encroachment into certain residential areas, such as the
Forest Hills-Casa Linda
stretch. It would be something like, “Unwanted commercial development shall not encroach into residential neighborhoods.” I think this bears further discussion and, if we agree
it’s beneficial, I’d like to be the one to propose it to the GRV.
The scenario is that a developer picks a site by you/ landowner(s) agree with developer, but because of particulars, there is strong opposition from the neighborhood.
At the CPC meeting, folks say, “We don’t want this.” but Gary’s point is, if this statement is included in Plan document, they can say, “We don’t want this and it says specifically in
the plan document that
commercial encroachment is not allowed.” The problem of course becomes, how do you define “unwanted.” Maybe it’s, the Neighborhood Association votes NO or it’s the strength
of opposing parties
campaigns or it’s who shows up at CPC meetings. But, I bet, that just a normal day at the CPC!
Would like to hear more discussion on this before taking it into wider circulation.
Pedestrian & Cyclist Comments

More pleasant walkways with trees at intervals
Also benches/sitting areas
Continuous sidewalks Comments Received: 6
Bikes need their own level. Comments Received: 2
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Hiking and biking trails, sidewalks, lighting Comments Received: 15

Creating safe pathways
Bike racks
Protected bicycle and walkways
Longer pedestrian lights to cross Garland
Denoting the right lane of traffic as a bike way.
Knowing a safe alternative to driving exists
Large, wide sidewalks all up and down Garland Road
which would encourage us to ride our bikes or walk instead Comments Received: 2
of driving
We have plenty of places for bikers around the lake – cars and bikes don’t get along.
Off street trails behind or hidden from highway traffic
Good sidewalks. Good bicycle/jogging trails.
I do not see Garland Road Corridor as a bikeable/walkable area. Garland Road is a state highway and a major arterial road connecting downtown Dallas to the communities
north. This is a very vehicular oriented thoroughfare and should remain as such. Introducing lower speed pedestrians and non-motor driven vehicles to the roadway would
be disastrous. White Rock Lake is a very well defined area for such activities as it is separated from the major traffic patterns. The scale and size of the right of way and the
adjacent properties are such that they handle motor vehicles very well. In order to encourage bike and pedestrian traffic on Garland Road, a number of things would have to
change:
the amount and speed of motor vehicles would have to be reduced significantly
bike and walk paths would have to be isolated from motor vehicle traffic which would not be possible at ground level.
an increased density of buildings would have to be introduced so as to make walking from business to business attractive.
I do not recommend any of these as they would be astronomically cost prohibitive if not entirely impossible. They would also destroy the unique cultural heritage that is so
indicative of the communities.
More safe spots to cross Garland Road on a bike, particularly close to the lake
Wide, safe sidewalks – do not want to walk where cyclists are – they go too fast – if sidewalks wide, 2 wheelchairs can pass
Wide trails & benches
Continuous bike path along northern side of Garland Road from Casa Linda to White Rock Lake
Bike racks and rentals
Wide, designated spaces
Better crosswalks @ Lake & Arboretum
A sidewalk along Lakeland from Garland Road to railroad tracks – A sidewalk along Arboretum border down Garland Road
Safe walking/jogging bicycle paths out of the way of traffic Comments Received: 4
An alternative route (over the lake) would be awesome but not likely I’m sure
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Continuous, better sidewalks Comments Received: 2

Make lights longer for pedestrians – you cannot get across in time
Covered areas
Directional bike lanes with a safety buffer
Sitting areas Comments Received: 6
Add sidewalks
Natural, open, pedestrian friendly
Neighborhood and pedestrian friendly
Right now I live on this side of town at Northern Ave. I would like to shop, get (unreadable) and grocerys (sic) :e Whole Foods, ride my bike, walk my dog and enjoy living on this
side of town. This area of town can be very walkable. I would enjoy being able to walk to a grocery store, coffee shop, clothing shop, movie theater back would be nice.
I would love to live in a community as beautiful, active, and inviting as Mockingbird Station, Addison Circle, West Village, or Victory Plaza. However, I don’t; mainly because I
cannot afford to live in such areas. Every part of the city has a vital role to play in its social, commercial, and industrial circles. The Garland Road Corridor plays its role in a
wide, but very critical way. At the south end is White Rock Lake and the Arboretum. This is a very important social and recreational area serviced by an even large area of the
city. Midway is Casa Linda. This holds a number of retail, commercial, healthcare and other services. To the north are businesses mainly related to service, maintenance, and
industrial needs. Having all of these varied amenities in one corridor is very appealing to those who custom it. And what makes all of these work in harmony with each other is
the fact that Garland Road is a major vehicular artery. If all of these businesses were confined to a single walkable community, they would constantly be at odds with each other.
But the fact that they are spread along a 5.5 mile run allows each type of business not only succeed, but enhance the others. That being said, I’m concerned by the direction your
questionnaire is leading. I don’t think trying to make the Garland Road Corridor a pedestrian community is a good idea. This is a trend created by the retail environment when
the shopping mall began to fade. It takes a number of very special conditions for this type of community to work, and Garland Road doesn’t fit this. The density is far too low. It
is served solely by vehicle traffic. It is a major thoroughfare and artery connecting Dallas with communities to the north. I have not studied the average household income for the
area, but at least in my neighborhood (Ferguson Heights), it would not support it. Though certain conditions could be forced to allow this type of community a possibility in a very
confined portion of the entire project, it would always be at odds with what the area truly is: a quasi-suburban area of detached single family homes, a strong local economic base,
varied commercial/retail/industrial services, two of the best recreational opportunities in the city, with a strong and unique cultural heritage that is all serviced (and supported) by a
major vehicular thoroughfare.
Use center media for bike/walk path. Raise above street level so not to interfere with traffic. Incorporate with lighting; add planting boxes to be taken care of by local businesses.
Make it a destination bike path – start near St. Francis and end at Lochwood or Jupiter. A skyway for bikes & (unreadable). Have examples.
Walkways
Garland shopping shuttle – so we could walk to the shuttle stops & ride to the grocery, etc. Also, maybe a cycle rest stop with a shuttle stop to draw in folks biking around the lake
Bike trails
We need directional bike lanes of 4’ width with a 20” safety buffer between the bike lane and the lane of traffic.
Bike path from all our neighborhoods to the lake and Arboretum
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I’d love to see more walkways.

Add bicycle access from Casa Linda to Lake to increase retail sales & add an aesthetic element.
Focus on bike access to Garland Road instead of along Garland Road since ROW is an issue. The parallel residential streets work well. Post signs on the parallel streets
indication directions to access Garland Road at suitable locations.
Put pushbuttons for walk signals closer to the curb so bike riders can reach them. Face the pushbuttons on a side that people in a wheelchair can reach them.
The greatest deterrent to walking is the presence of numerous vehicles at any speed especially high-speed.
Use countdown timers at all pedestrian/bike crossing signals.
Adding walking/bike riding/sidewalks/benches/pedestrian friendly
Need for protected sidewalks
Make it a beautiful drive – walking and pedestrian areas
Can the existing slip streets along the west side of Garland Road between Barnes Bridge and Holt be continues further north all the way to Northwest Highway? This would
provide a nice bike/pedestrian path as well as support any new development along the north end of Garland Road.
Add bike access
Bike racks offered at strategic points along Garland road.
There needs to be a pedestrian/bike crossing to White Rock Lake over Garland Road
Trying to cross six lanes of ever-increasing traffic is dangerous now and getting worse.
Also, is there some way the surrounding neighborhoods could be connected to Casa Linda Shopping Center with sidewalks? The Albertsons corner can be accessed over near
the cafeteria, but with the two other corners pedestrians or bicyclists have to go along Garland Rd or Buckner to get into the center. Maybe a small pathway behind the buildings
that would go from the neighborhood and through an opening in one of the buildings into the larger area (a little far-fetched maybe, but I’m thinking of the cut-through in Lakewood
(next to the Penne Pasta restaurant) from the street to the parking lot.
A connecting trail system that will run from Santa Fe Trail, around White Rock Lake and to the end of the Garland Road corridor. It would be ideal if part of the trail could
somehow take advantage of the Arboretum views as well.
Connect the neighborhoods and schools with a well lit bike and walking system that also extends to cafes and shops. This would be supported by increased density along the
corridor and seen as a destination to others in Dallas.
Pedestrian skywalks at key intersections safer way to cross busy intersections. Encourage more pedestrians to shop.
Wide, safe sidewalks. Arboretum needs to allow pedestrians in the entrance off of Lakeland vs. forcing them to walk through the grass to the main entrance.
Mid-boulevard busways along Ferguson/Garland Roads and NW Hwy: options include landscaped median strips, same as along Los Angeles Orange bus Lines along Laurel
Canyon Blvd. Parallel parking outside the busways same as in Curziba, Brazil. Bike traffic inside the busways, same as in Peterborough, England (N. or London). Bike traffic
outside the busways, along parallel bikeways, same as in Bogota, Colombia.
Streetcar tracks embedded into mid-boulevard busways: beware of bicyclists with their wheel frames into the tracks. Basil, Switzerland is experimenting with rubber strips
embedded into the streetcar tracks. The rubber strips are rigid enough to keep the bicycle wheel frames out of the tracks, but pliant enough to let the streetcar pass.
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Design for pedestrians/bicycles first, cars second (opposite of what’s there now)
Trails and walkable paths along Garland road, especially from Gaston to Buckner.
There needs to be a pedestrian/bike crossing to White Rock Lake over Garland Road Trying to cross six lanes of ever-increasing traffic is dangerous now and getting worse.
It would be nice of you could walk or bike up and own Garland Road, but perhaps this is too much to ask for, because the traffic isn’t going away and its unappealing and unsafe.
Bike trails along Garland road with a reasonable setback and landscape buffer from Garland Road.
Continuous sidewalks, wide, separated from traffic with landscaping or street furniture
Add a bicycle rental center at White Rock Lake.
I am in favor of the following points as outlined in the presentation:
• Added sidewalks and as a consequence reduced bus stops
• Bike racks
• Bike and walk paths through the neighborhoods. Clearly marked
• I like the plans to make the space at the now Mexico Lindo, Garland and peavey and Garland and Gaston, much more user friendly, walkable, mixed use communities.
Current concerns include:

Based upon the framework(s) displayed in the B.A.H.S. hallway, it appears that “sidewalks” are being considered on the *quiet neighborhood streets connecting San Fernando
Way to Garland Rd. I have a home on the corner of one of these streets with large mature trees (red oaks) on the edge of my property. These trees provide beauty and shade
from the west sun. A “sidewalk” would require destruction of my trees. These trees add value to the neighborhood and my property. I would even suggest that these trees add
much more value to the neighborhood and my property than a cement sidewalk. Also, the trees are big and provide fabulous shade for people are walking in the “hood”
Suggestions – maybe you could suggest just 1 sidewalk on one side of the street vs. 2 sidewalks, one on each side of these neighborhood streets.
*Also – instead of cement, using crushed gravel vs cement would be more pleasing
visually, *much more “green” and much cheaper.
*crushed gravel would also allow rain to percolate thru vs causing increased run-off that a cement side would do.
*crushed gravel sidewalks would also be less damaging to existing valuable trees on the homeowners properties.
I live in Little Forest Hills and continue to live here. I walk these streets daily and have never privately “wished” for or saw a need for “sidewalks” on the connecting streets such
as Ocalla, Tavaros, etc.
Busy traffic streets such as Garland Rd and Lakeland might better benefit from sidewalks vs the quiet, neighborhood side streets.
APPENDIX
Contiguous sidewalks – end to end – Great!

1. Develops walk up business = sales tax
2. Low residual costs
3. Encourages neighborhood interaction
One common standardized size of cobblestone
1. Lower residual cost
2. Allows for “spot” repair work
3. No special knowledge required for repair
Motor sidewalks establish an avenue of availability for all residents young and old and disabled.
Bike/walk trail (complete connection across Buckner to lake from Athlone/Poppy). Area has incomplete sidewalk as you move closer to lake.
Creek along back side of Casa Linda shopping center could be a visual asset for pedestrians and folks waiting for bus (opportunity exists to enhance overlook/paving, expanded
plaza/seating/landscaping.
Are there any opportunities to introduce on-street parking along Garland with the intent of providing additional buffer for pedestrians and corner bulb-outs
Can we avoid sidewalks directly adjacent to road (provide parallel parking and/or planting strip between)
Like: enhanced pedestrian amenities
There’s a real opportunity for residents to go completely car free along Garland Road. I live in a spot (near Old Gate Lane) within walking distance to restaurants, groceries (Casa
Linda), hospital (Doctor’s), and churches – almost everything one would need. That’s a huge selling point.
As for bicycles
• Enhance crossing Garland Rd, as well as along it. The complete streets iniative was started by residents who simply wanted to safely cross the street.
• Connect all the cycle lanes to form unified network
• Include crossings at Buckner, as well.
• Important: include cycle access under bridges at LBJ gateway. These can easily be included when bridges are built/rebuilt, but are more difficult to add afterward.
• Much better access to Casa Linda by bike
• Force bike racks with building codes
Retail Comments
More retail shops
Cafes with street seating
More restaurants, entertainment venues such as a nice movie theater
Covered awnings at shopping center
Encourage development of shops and stores that stock daily items. People in Europe walk because the things they need on a daily basis are within walking distance. Who walks
home from shopping at Walmart or Sam’s? Give us bakeries, butchers, cafes, bistros, pubs, cheese stores – Mom and Pop’s.
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Improved parking alternative for the Arboretum during peak seasons.

Tear down storage & junk shops
Area for possible small farmers market
No tattoo parlors, psychic shops, etc.
Quaint shops & restaurants. We should be supporting small business’s because they are disappearing.
Change fronts on existing merchants – less eye sores – car washed, liquor store, auto shops – drug paraphernalia & tattoo shops, etc.
I don’t want to see Garland Road turned into a canyon of low to midrise buildings.
[I wish this was] The side of town I can do my shopping in.
Would like a “house & garden retail district,” there
Easy access to theatre, shopping & restaurants
I would love to see more family friendly places like Jupiter Bowl lanes. The houses on Centerville that second as a junk store just make things look in decline should go.
We need more retail (Ulta, Old Navy, Hobby Lobby, Target) , more restaurants (Pei Wei, Tin Star, TCBY) and a nice movie theater. In other words, we need and deserve to have
ALL of the conveniences of every Dallas suburb.
I am in favor of incorporating form based zoning in the future plans.
Retain or rebuilding shopping center such as the one behind Walgreens.
I live on Garland Road and it’s a shame to me that I have to travel to Lakewood to grocery shop or to Mockingbird Station or Greenville Ave to eat. We are missing the boat on
developing the Garland Rd/E. Grand Far West/YMCA area.
Incentives to property owners for capital improvements. I recently noticed that a small strip shopping center at the 9050 block of Garland Road has made some small
improvements with great rewards. The collection of a dozen businesses or so looked run-down and on the way out. A simple paint job has given new life to the area. A city
backed improvement plan of paint/patch/and repair to lackluster properties would be tax payer money well spent. I’d much rather see money go to existing well-established
businesses that are the backbone of our community than “banners, signs, landscaping, or sitting areas”.
Need upscale shopping and restaurants.

Have more pride of ownership in establishments already in existence.
[Enhance the] White Rock Market Place Comments Received: 2
Casa Linda Shopping Center – but it must fill the vacancies – so many places have been vacant for too long. It looks beautiful, but…..
[Need] Restaurants (nice) Comments Received: 3
[Get a] Good grocery chain
[Emphasize the] Casa Linda Shopping Center Comments Received: 18
[Emphasize] McShan
Businesses that have been on Garland Road for a long time should be emphasized.
Lochwood area/shopping center
Keep blend of small unique development – not big strip center retailers
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Cafes/coffee houses
Movie theater
Antique stores, restaurants and garden centers
Home & garden business, consignment & restaurants are good
[Emphasize the] Buckner Shopping Center
The wide variety of retail [is good]
Most business look run down, either re-face the buildings or rebuild.
No more Kwik Stops, mini warehouses or high rise condos
[Get rid of] Industrial facilities next to retail (zoning?!?!)
Get rid of bad areas such as E. Grand/30 retail area. E. Grand/Garland Road pawn shops, low end retail, JUNK
Grandfather existing car lots, but close down future sales
[Change the] Check cashing building.
Pawn shops, auto parts businesses and used car lots are the biggest eye sores. The convenience store on the corner of Peavy and Garland is the worst; the property is unkempt
and it has violated several city codes in the past. Also, in the corridor from Peavy up to Easton and beyond, many small businesses are hand-painting signage on their windows.
This gives a very junky appearance to the shopping area. It looks cluttered, unplanned, and unattractive. An ordinance could be passed to prevent hand-lettering. Alternatively,
and perhaps with a more positive approach, assistance could be given to small businesses who desire to spruce up their facades with more artistic and planned signage.
No more storage facilities – more restaurants with outdoor seating/family friendly/not bars
Ugly parking opportunities – parking spaces, filled or empty, are more visible than store fronts
It is all about increased density and mixed-use developments within a 5-10 min walk or bike ride. Cafes with outdoor seating or open concept seating, shops (like an Apple
store) or other unique or desired retail NOT offered on this side of town. A nice place to have a glass of wine, perhaps attached to an art theater (like Inwood or the Magnolia).
Change the retail service store fronts, but I am not sure how or what
[Fix the] Stretches of Garland Road between, say, Jupiter and 635. Also older and dingier area and small strip centers which house tattoo parlor and such – maybe plantings in
front
[Get rid of] Pawn shops – tattoo parlors, head shops (3 at
Comments Received: 4
last count!)
We need more strip centers, restaurants and a movie theater
Businesses that do not upkeep their properties Comments Received: 2
[Diminish the] Light industrial between Jupiter, Garland and Northwest Highway
Get rid of Far West night club. It doesn’t belong in our neighborhood and the patrons don’t live around here either.
Barnes Bridge, several buildings are real eyesores, like the old skating rink and a number of really bad apartments off of El Capitan.
Old, tired retail
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The mishmash of industrial sorts of companies and boutiques.

Bring in more shopping centers like Mockingbird Station or like the one off of Greenville and Lovers.
[Change the] Businesses along railroad tracks at Barnes Bridge (car lots)
Enhance or diminish views of businesses from Peavy to Jupiter
I would love the return of the movie house – more restaurants with outside seating.
Removal of all car lots
[Diminish] Fast food restaurants
Make all parking lots have attractive (unreadable) lots.
Fix up/clean up buildings. Comments Received: 4
[Fix up the] Lochwood shopping renews (center)
Run down buildings Comments Received: 4
Used car lots, tire places, liquor stores. Comments Received: 2
Casa Linda could be great place for a theater, restaurants, and shops but they do not have those types of stores. Unfortunately they are missing a great opportunity since that
money is being spent in other parts of town.
A farmers market and or small grocer with fresh food items like Eatzies (on Oak Lawn).
I would like to see developers be able to have high rise buildings on this side of WR. We (in east Dallas) would be able or offer a view unlike any other part of town. We need to
make sure the zoning laws allow for developments like the one we missed with Emerald Green (25 stories) be able to happen, or we will miss that development to other parts of
town. Zoning laws must also be changed in regards to the collection of liquor stores by the lake. That area could be a great part of the development and it is one of the first visual
spaces of the entry point into the Lake area.
Change what is now liquor stores, storage facilities, an ugly strip area and the “Backyard” restaurant into a very cool, mixed use, area of condos, townhouses, shops, restaurants,
etc…with lake access.
The area is in dire need of community gathering places and local dining options.
The closest there is to a community gathering place is the tiny Starbucks in Casa Linda and if you want to dine out you pretty much need to leave the area to find a decent place.
There may be some places to eat or get food, but very few to enjoy dinner or lunch out.
Let’s face it – most of the Garland Road and the businesses on it are ugly and uninviting.
In addition to redevelopment, perhaps assistance could be given to small businesses who desire to spruce up their facades, curb appeal and people (as opposed to auto) access.
Start with rezoning. When present lease expires cannot renew business license.
No car lots!!!!
Most of the business need to go or rebuild and remodel.
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Green jobs (and or jobs) – Develop a business district that encourage different artists such as designers, architects, engineers, artists, renewable energy consultants and
installers, website design, musicians, and or other green enterprises such as cradle-to-cradle manufacturing. In other words carve out a unique niche for East Dallas that builds
upon the history of artist in the area and welcomes a sustainable future. This niche will attract talent and diversity for East Dallas while enriching the culture and history of the
community.
Increase and promote other ethnic and health food choices. What if East Dallas had a “global public market” that you could walk to, ride a bike to, take the BRT to that offered
a large indoor market with fresh local produce, flowers, cheeses, meats, fish, artisans, and the occasional musician. A casual eating section both indoors and out that offered a
variety of food vendors cooking with local product from the market. This would be a destination unlike anything else in Dallas or Fort Worth. A great case study is “Public Market
on Granville Island” in Vancouver BS (see links below). The “Public Market” is part of larger area full of shops and restaurants and artists and is a favorite destination for locals.
A great location for the “public market” for Garland road could be at the entrance to the lake or in the current “Backyard” spot (at Gaston and Garland). This location is ideal
because it could connect to a BRT system that could eventually go down Gaston and connect to downtown, and it trail access, so people could ride their bikes there, eat, shop
and continue their bike ride. This would be a great way to spend a weekend day!
http://www.granvilleisland.com/public-market
http:// www.granvilleisland.com/public-market/passionate-experts
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Rezone the liquor store area to convert to a mixed use, high-density development on top of shops and café type buildings. You can sell alcohol at the grocery store, or allow for
nice wine/liquor store in Casa Linda.
Even Casa Linda will all of the fantastic updates and landscape still offers no healthy food options (with the possible exception of the cafeteria) and instead features mostly chain
restaurants, nail salons, a dollar store, a check cashing place and a grocery store that is losing ground to Whole Foods. The stores in Casa Linda are very middle of the road to
low income type shops, and all of the people I know on the East side of town spend very little time or money in our own nearby shopping center. Personally I would like to see an
art house movie theater with a wine bar attached, and or retail stores like an Ann Taylor, or Gap, or Apple and some cool neighborhood cafes with outdoor seating. Okay, I know
this part of my paper is perhaps best directed to the good people at AmREIT and believe me I have sent an email to them as well when they first began the clean up process, but I
see very little changes. Perhaps it takes time and I hope the stores will begin to better reflect the shopping needs of the people along Garland Road.
In conclusion, I believe that since Garland Road has been this way for so long, that people on this side of town have just gotten used to driving to Lakewood, Greenville, Oak Cliff,
Henderson, Peak and Bryan, Lovers and Inwood, Uptown and Mockingbird Station, to shop, find healthy food options, or see a movie. I hope that changes and the shops begin
to reflect the discretionary income that you pointed out in your 2000 census numbers in the presentation from the November meeting.
Turn Far East into a Civic Center or another site along Garland rd.
Also, don’t we need to encourage mid sized firms to occupy some of the proposed commercial ofc space? We need jobs (not the retail variety) that are meaningful.
Where would the VFW Hall be located if the land were sold? How can we be inclusive not exclusive in re-envisioning Garland Road?
Abandoned, vacant buildings, or very “tacky” not upscale storefronts. We don’t need expensive storefronts, just well-kept.
Our neighborhood need not be snobby or high end or intimidating but affordable vendors can keep a visibly pleasing storefront too.
Add a coffee house smoothy place or sandwich place within White Rock Lake
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Freshening buildings make cohesive with one another

Development here must support continuity of small businesses along the road, which has been valuable as a low cost shopping zone. Do NOT price these people out of the area
or force them into higher cost retail riches.
Trashy retail: the retail is the wrong issue. The correct issue is excessive statutory minimum parking requirements. The statutory minimum parking requirements should be
replaced with on-site district-wide statutory maximum parking requirements. Let the bankers, mortgagors, and other financial institutions try to override the statutory maximum
parking requirements with contractual on-site minimum parking requirements.
I’d never get a tattoo but I love the idea that we have a tattoo parlor.
Allow increased densities at existing commercial centers to add office, residential and improved retail. Parking challenge – structured parking, shared pkg. ratios, improved public
transportation
No pad sites. Bring building to a consist. Build to line and engage the street with opening.
We enjoy the “extreme” mix of business types along the 8800-9100 blocks of Garland Rd. They add to the variety/artsy nature of the Little Forest Hills area. We do not feel the
need to drive to other parts of Dallas for meeting our shopping needs.
Bring in a Civic Center to encourage different events within the community – bring the community together.
I would like to know what is included in your plans to upgrade the amenities to those of us who live here. We have a multitude of light industrial facilities, print shops, nail salons,
numerous garages, muffler shops, tire shops, even a rent a tire place. However save for Marshalls and Ross there are no clothing stores, no music stores, one shoe store near
a storage facility, only one theater unless you count Cinemark in Garland. We used to have three: Casa Linda, Lochwood and Galaxy run by UA. Now we just have Galaxy which
limits the available choices to just a few movies in this area.
[I’ve] rented several of the storage units on Winsted Road and after reading the DMN article … [am] concerned that the City of Dallas might be taking those by eminent domain for
some higher use.
Dining - More has to be done to get restaurants into our area. Its very sad that about 90% of my shopping and eating spending is done around the Northpark Mall area. With all of
the traffic that comes through our area we need to do a better job selling it as a location for new businesses.
I am in favor of the following points as outlined in the presentation

• Many more restaurant and shop choices in a walkable area
• Including AmREIT in your plans and perhaps extending the “look” they have begun.
• Retail, office or mixed use space that includes multi-level parking that compliments the building design
Not discussed, but I would like to see addressed or included in the plans
• The saturation of cash checking places and automotive repair shops to name two.
• Plans for the space now occupied by the Thrift Store
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My guess and hope is that once the benefits of the beautification project is realized and a trolley system is in place, the property values and rates might increase and some of the
shops more closely associated with low income areas will begin to disappear and be replaced with more attractive store fronts and options.
I would also like to encourage the committee to work in conjunction with some of the other retail strips along the corridor such as the Home Depot area at Jupiter and some of the
strip mall places such as the one at Easton (with the Firestone and Radio Shack).
Allow for zoning change for living space above business

1. Increase tax base with an increase of living spaces
Wish more commercial property owners were at the meeting – can a special meeting to explain the plans be held for them?
The plans for Peavy/Garland intersection disappoint me – why not some economic incentives for nicer restaurants, cafes, shops? It could be such a lively neighborhood
gathering spot – where the infamous TX Trail is now [unreadable]. I love the idea of lakeside restaurants – can’t there be somewhere to meet for a cup of joe or romantic dinner
and enjoy the view of the lake?
I like having convenience store at spillway (catalyst area 1). As long as Dallas is zoned wet/dry, this is closest access to beer/wine. Otherwise, one is forced to drive through
Lakewood (residential, school zones) to get it – that’s a negative for Garland Rd. residents as well as Lakewood.
Safety Comments
Better/more lighting Comments Received: 2
Police Protection
Get rid of transient loiterers by offering & attracting more upscale businesses.
Get rid of night life traffic by policing better.
Good lighting Comments Received: 3
Mainly I would like to feel safe if I were to have car problems at midnight. Right now I don’t.
To start off, I’d like to recommend a few improvements to the area: 1. Re-light Garland Road. I am told by several business owners that crime and vandalism is very high in the
area. I am a member of American Karate & Self Defense at 10918 Garland Road, and I know that we have been tagged with graffiti twice in as many years and had bullet holes
put through our windows. Dallas Car Care next door has been burgled recently. And these are just the incidents I know about in a very small area. Garland Road is very dark at
night and throws shadows onto the neighboring buildings. This creates an ideal environment for criminal activities. By increasing the light levels on Garland Road itself, criminals
would feel less secure in conducting crimes as the area would have a “watched” feeling about it.
Most of all!!! The day laborers on Garland Road and Lochwood are scaring people away and make our neighborhood seem transitional and in decline. I don’t feel safe shopping
at White Rock Marketplace anymore.
Transit Comments
Copy what they have done down Preston in Highland Park to make a place to sit and wait for transit
More bus routes and DART train
DART rail Comments Received: 9
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Attractive mass transit

No buses
Buses
If the trains have to clock B Bridge, install a device that gives approximate wait times
Possible shuttle bus, trolley or tram Comments Received: 11
Subway system
Using existing right of way already there a DART station could be put at Barbvale & Highland Road at the old trailer park.
Easy access to White Rock DART station
Bus system seems to work very well
Covered bus stops/bus stop alcoves
The Garland Road Corridor as part of the light rail system.
A trolley on a circuit might create “peer pressure” and initiate a “clean up” and “(unreadable) up” of properties, if folks would ride it. If it’s a free rider, after a while it might work.
I know it is a major road, but I would like it to seem not so busy. Maybe some type of public transport that would simply go down Garland and end up at a Green Line station
Need to also do an East Grand Vision Study for Gaston to the Fair Park Station. This study would provide initiative in an area important to Dallas city leaders. A BRT route along
Garland Road would naturally extend further south along East Grand and connect to Fair Park LRT Station. This would not be true for a trolley line. If two separate studies
recommend the same BRT service it might make it a higher priority.
Discuss with DART the idea of relocating the South Garland Transit Center or creating a new satellite bus node at Garland Road and Northwest Highway. This would anchor a
BRT route and bring passengers directly into the heart of a new development.
Street car (or BRT system) that connects us to the DART Rail line and one where you can take your bike on board easily.
A Street Car (or BRT) that would go down the corridor and hopefully connect to the DART Rail
This trail along Garland road [that you should build] would need to be set apart from Garland road by a landscaped buffer and should connect to a bus rail transit system with a
long term vision of connecting to a Gaston Garland BRT going into Downtown Dallas. We must allow for alternative transportation to t he Lake and the Arboretum and as Casa
Linda and the rest of the corridor develop, it would be ideal to offer this BRT system along all of Garland Road, (from 30-635) and down Buckner to NW Hwy connecting to the
DART station.
Promote alternative transportation and provide alternative transportation that connects East Dallas to DART and or Downtown
Provide real bus stops where users can feel safe and are protected/sheltered while waiting for bus. Light rail is a dream but study should include it as an option for future.
No Dart Rail/community rail. Not needed.
The idea of a trolley is one of those ideas that causes you to be careful about what you ask for. A trolley will actually slow traffic down, not help the flow of traffic on Garland Road.
It will impede mobility, not enhance it. Not only will buses continue to slow down traffic, but adding the trolleys to the mix will only cause more congestion. We only give ourselves
more vehicular traffic with options other than light rail.
Bus service is needed from White Rock Lake to Casa Linda Shopping Center.
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I am in favor of t he following points as outlined in the presentation …. A street car with added routes (to WR station or Tennyson Park) on special event days
Transportation – could DART consider a future “trolley line” from NW Highway to and from downtown via East Grand/Fair park/Exposition, etc to downtown – at least during AM
and PM rush hours – instead of rail, a series of trolleys.
Rubber trolley – can it connect/link to Lakewood shopping center/loop around back side of lake, connection to W.R. station?
Bus stops currently are poorly delineated and provide little in terms of shelter/seating. Opportunity here to encourage more folks to take public transportation.
I love the trolley on the corridor.
I was under the impression that the Ferguson Garland Road busway would be a mid-boulevard busway. The busway could have served double-duty during off hours as a
bikeway. Now I learn that the busway will remain a shoulder busway and that it will be open during rush hours to other motor traffic. Among other benefits of the mid-boulevard
busway, the H60 outbound bus driver would already be in position to make his turn from Garland Road NE-bound onto N. Buckner Blvd northbound. The H60 bus driver no
longer must fight the evening rush hour congestion along Garland Road. The H60 bus passengers can board and alight at bus stop island/median strips along the way. To
make matters worse, the shoulder busway includes no provision for eventual zero-lot lined retail frontages next to the bus stops. So passengers cannot take shelter beneath the
stores’ awnings or porticoes. The passengers are still left exposed out in the open. I had I mind a mid-boulevard busway similar at least to the Euclid Ave. Silver Line Busway in
Cleveland, Ohio. That busway requires an absolute minimum amount of right-of-way. If more right-of-way were available my preferred models include the Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Orange Line Busway in Los Angeles, with fancy landscaped median strips; and the famous busways in Curitiba, Brazil with shoppers’ parallel parking directly outside the busways
in. In all three cases, private motorists will be granted no mercy: they will be squeezed into only two traffic lanes in each direction and the left turns must park on the right-hand
side of the road, and cross on foot into storefronts on the other side. The bicyclists, of course, can easily lift their bicycles over the mid-boulevard busway median strips.
(The busway median strips can include curb cuts for wheelchairs, infant strollers, shopping carts, and other such pedestrian transport.)
A significant problem the bicyclists will encounter along the mid-boulevard busway will be a stopped bus ahead that’s loading and unloading passengers, and an approaching bus
in the adjacent bus lane. I like a dutch solution to this problem: include curb cuts so that a bicyclist can pass behind the bus stop shelter. The bicyclist needs only to watch out for
private motor traffic in the adjacent automobile lane.
Transportation & Roads Comments

Reduce funneling traffic onto Garland Road.
Re-surface Garland Road. Though there are worse thoroughfares in the city, a new surface on Garland Road would again make the area look maintained and watched.
Landscape in such a way that it encourages slower driving.
Safety and quality of other clientel. People who use Garland Road as a cut through to other areas need to be diverted.
Reduce to double lane at lake and add planted median
Change traffic direction at Garland/Gaston – dangerous as is
Repave the entire corridor
It would be great if it extended from 635 to Gaston, but most important area – Buckner to Gaston
I think “no left turn” signs need to be put up where there are no left turn lanes.
Some type of transportation from spillway to Northwest Highway (free or low cost)
Re-pave and widen the streets
Turn lanes Comments Received: 2
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This is a state highway – heavy use restricts the slowing down of traffic.
Slow down traffic or divert traffic from Garland Road to
Comments Received: 2
Ferguson Road.
More stop signs on Garland Road
The congestion of Garland at Buckner (Garland side) seems really slow and I try to avoid it because of the SUPER fast light.
A motorized trolley to shuttle to light rail stops – maybe Fair Park to Northwest Highway station connection.
Access lanes
Would love to have better lane striping and markers on entire corridor
Garland Road is actually a very pleasant vehicular experience. Now that the Buckner/Garland Road intersection has been redesigned, traffic flows very well through the area. I
do not recommend adding more public transportation. If I do have one complaint, it is that the DART busses are often the cause of traffic jambs in the area. When their rout takes
them down side streets (I’ve mainly see this at Peavy), the busses will actually block traffic until other vehicles move out of their designated lanes so the busses can make their
larger turns. Light rail may sound convenient, but the introduction of such amenities will artificially raise property values and put an end to the businesses they are supposed to
serve.
Vehicle traffic flows pretty well
35 mph down Garland Road from Tovaros (sp) to White Rock spillway
Re-establish traffic signal @ St. Francis, E. Lawther, Garland intersection to address speeding and accidents
Paint crosswalks with bright yellow XXXX like in Switzerland
Eliminate left turning off Garland Rd where there is no lane dedicated to that purpose
De-emphasize car traffic on Garland road – No widening
Need left turn lanes
Less traffic congestion
The entire corridor needs to be repaved and turn lanes added for all cross streets.
[Emphasize the] Intersection Buckner/Garland
[Fix] Traffic
Diminish speeding with more lights or more patrol cars
And also I am concerned about the safety aspect (when turning – not being rear-ended).
[Change] The flow of low end traffic that travel at night from E Grand area to 635
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I think that Saturday’s session turned up great ideas. I am concerned, however, t hat some transportation ideas (which did not come from Saturday’s transportation focus group)
are counterproductive. They try to divert traffic to our neighbors (Ferguson Rd., NW Hwy, Mockingbird) by inducing congestion with fewer lanes and annoying motorists with
driver-unfriendly road features or arbitrary and capricious use of traffic laws.
Remember Highland Park’s negative press coverage when it selfishly tried to reduce Mockingbird’s capacity? Do we want to copy that tactic? Do we want to inflame our
neighbors? Also, these ideas contradict the Forward Dallas Plan, which calls for “using roads efficiently” and “reducing congestion.”
This Vision will have limited political capital. Do we want to waste it on counterproductive ideas? Should we aggressively translate those transportation proposals into the root
desire: a safe and efficient Garland Rd.?
Consolidating driveways into fewer shared driveways can increase turning safety but can also speed up traffic. Garland Road between San Raphael and Lakeland has few
driveways and is a section with the highest speeds.
The justification to speed up traffic and increase road capacity to reduce local emissions and save fuel will become less valid as electric and AFV gain market share. A common
attempt create incentives to use hybrid/AFV/electric vehicles by allowing them to use HOV lanes with a single occupant work against the incentives to reduce VMT and traffic
congestion.
Some of the residential streets on either side of Garland Road have high speed traffic that conflicts at intersections with two-way stop signs. Four-way stop signs with flashing red
signals would slow traffic at these conflict points.
Auto shops, pawn shops, thrift shops, excess of nail salons, the Garland/Gaston intersection could be an ideal mixed use community connecting to the trail at WR and offering
alternative transportation besides the Dallas bus line. Same goes for Jupiter and Garland Rd and Easton and Garland
Slow down the traffic a bit or at least offer clear crossing areas for bikes.
As traffic increases, turning onto & off of Garland Road is becoming more dangerous.
High volume/high speed traffic should be managed so Garland Rd on/off access is safer.
The Gaston/Garland Road intersection is in dire need of street and site redevelopment.
For easy, immediate things that could be done to improve the roadway:
I heartily agree with the comment that the white striping lines on the road are overdue for repainting, and during a rain (with the glare of bright lights reflected on the wet
surface) it is very difficult to know what lane you are in. This condition is particularly notable around the spillway and from Casa Linda north. Although some new temporary
striping has been done in the spillway construction area, perhaps when the construction is finished that area and the block north of it (which is prone to drivers missing the curves)
could be marked as prominently as the curve at Gaston/Cambria/Richmond -- one cannot miss all the bright markers and signs!
Rethink and redesign Jupiter and Garland and Easton and Garland. All major intersections could be redeveloped and have a unique flavor, for example the business district idea
mentioned above or again a mixed use community.
What are the ideas of TxDOT now and in the future
Better left turn designations. Current left turns stop traffic too abruptly.
Garland Road is an efficient corridor to downtown and thereways is central to the general desirability of the locations, must manage congestion while maintaining rapid
community. Intersections at NW Highway, Buckner and Gaston are problems, and the Arboretum must be managed better.
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Retail left turns along roadway: I hope TxDOT’s proposal for continuous left-turn lanes along Garland Road is dead, forever. Garland Road does not need an overt pedestrian
experimentation scheme. The merchants along Garland Road should accustom themselves to shoppers parking on one side of the road, and crossing over on foot into
storefronts on the other side. Garland road needs fewer left turns, not more.
Slow down traffic mechanisms. Traffic circle at select intersections (eliminates traffic light visual clutter, improves pedestrian safety). Consider bulb-outs, reduce # of traffic lanes,
add on-street parking in select areas.
No widening of Garland Rd
Cars speeding down Angora St. from cars heading to and from work from the AT&T building; cars cruising down Angora St. looking for alternate Arboretum parking
I love my home and my neighborhood – I live on Angora. I am all for improvement, however, I am concerned about the notion that my street could be lost. Surely, the vision does
not intend to take homes or to disturb established neighborhoods.
For starters there are two thing we would like addressed in the near future for Angora Street: Closing Angora off on Lakeland to stop all the cut thru traffic. We have a lot more
children and pets on our street now and I’m worried sick that someone is going to get hurt. My kitchen window faces Angora and daily they are speeding so fast down our street.
It will also keep arboretum guest from cutting through here to find a parking spot. During peak events it is a lot. There is a way to close it off that is not an eyesore and the
emergency vehicles can get in. A permanent solution to the parking problem (The little signs won’t cut it in the future)
Would the Arboretum likely pay fully or a portion of the costs to make Angora Street a deadend street at Lakeland? Would solving the problem of speeding traffic on Angora only
make it worse for other surrounding streets? e.g. cutting Angora traffic off
Keeping the streets in top notch condition.
Cut throughs down Angora St. to detour around stoplight at Lakeland onto Garland Road and to 7-11 from Forest Hills residences
Keep the road surface even (fill in those fat holes) and keep the lanes painted. Good street signs. Keep traffic lights in good repair. The pedestrian lights at Garland and Peavy
hardly ever work.
I’m curious to know if any of this vision deals with improving the Garland Rd/Gaston intersection - especially in regards to closing down Far West and promoting development
around the new Sante Fe Trail extension.
Safer Streets - I own a family pass to the Arboretum and my new home is within walking distance and yet I plan to drive because there is no safe way to cross Garland Rd. I live at
the corner of Lakewood but the Arboretum doesn’t have sidewalks on Garland Rd. All along Garland Rd there are places where the street is unsafe to walk along. Families should
be protected while crossing on, then walking along, Garland road. Wide sidewalks should be on BOTH sides of the street and there should be several protected crosswalks near
the White Rock Lake.
Also, somehow turning left onto Garland Rd from apts/urban residential areas is dangerous and could be facilitated.
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Public Meeting Summaries
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Public Meetings Summary - March and April 2010
The following summarizes each of two public meetings conducted to present preliminary recommendations
for enhancing the Garland Road area as part of the Garland Road Vision Study.
Date/Time: Thursday, March 25, 2010; 6:30 p.m.

Location: Bryan Adams High School, 2101 Millmar Drive, Dallas, TX 75228
Attendance: 64
Welcoming remarks by Garland Road Vision Advisory Committee member Gerry Worrall started the public
meeting. Gerry turned the meeting over to Mark Bowers of HOK, who introduced consultant team mem-
bers, including those who would assist with the presentation: Karen Walz, and Sandipkumar Faldu.
The presentation included information about existing elements in the Garland Road corridor, along with
public comments received on the project since it began late last Summer. The presentation then identified
preliminary recommendations for the Garland Road Vision that incorporate public comments, but also re-
flect certain realities, such as the long-range plans of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), and Texas Depart-
ment of Transportation policies.
Following the presentation, the following comments were made or questions were asked and responses
provided:
Q: The old railroad trellis was torn out at Gaston and Garland, and it appears they are now putting it back?
What is happening there?
A: A higher structure is being replaced in that location, which will serve as a hike/bike trail.
Q: Are there any plans to get rid of the ugly pipe along Garland Road? And, what is in the pipe?
A: This suggestion will be incorporated into the recommendations. Contents of the pipe are unknown.
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Comment: If there are to be any multi-level parking structures built, they should be built at the north end of
the corridor where no one lives.
Response: It should be noted that any recommendations for parking structures would be internal to other
development structures. No stand-alone parking structures are being recommended.
Comment: A lot of the congestion on Garland Road is caused by buses and the study should strongly rec-
ommend to DART that light rail should be placed down the center of Garland Road.
Response: This study looked at several different options for enhancing transportation and the best invest-
ment with the least disruptions is a future trolley. One of the reasons buses cause traffic back-ups is that
there are more than 70 bus stops along this stretch of road. That is because there are no continuous side-
walks along Garland Road. The study is recommending continuous sidewalks, which would provide DART
with the ability to remove some bus stop locations.
Comment: I’m excited as I can be about this vision. I think you’ve done a great job.
Comment: I think this is a good plan. However, I’m bothered by the streetscaping with boulders in the me-
dian and fake trees. I’m concerned this will not be conducive to traffic calming as softer treatments would
offer, such as Crepe Myrtle trees or grasses.
Response: Recommended streetscaping includes many elements of greenscape, using grasses, trees and
other flora. There are some areas in the corridor where it makes sense to use rock formations or public art
because of access and maintenance issues. The study tries to balance hard and soft landscapes to offer
the best of both.
Q: Where is the money going to come from to implement this vision? I’m not interested in spending a
bunch of taxpayer dollars that doesn’t produce something worthwhile.
A: There are several different ways to fund any of the recommendations, from private sources to federal
grants. An action plan is being created that offers some suggestions for funding sources. However, it will
be up to the City of Dallas and the Garland Road Vision Advisory Committee to continue the pursuit of
money for implementation. Of note, is the fact that improvements within the corridor and a plan for redevel-
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oping key locations along the corridor, would stimulate growth and bring economic benefit to the area. This
would produce a return on any money invested in the vision.
Q: What is the reality of putting the utilities along Garland Road underground? And, would this be done all
at once, or piecemeal?
A: The approach would be to bury utilities as redevelopment occurs, which is a piecemeal approach.
Once a few key areas are completed, this could serve as a catalyst for other areas along the corridor.
There may be some areas where placing the utilities underground is not feasible. In those cases, land-
scaping or other means would be considered to screen the utilities from view.

Date/Time: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218
Attendance: 62
Welcoming remarks by Garland Road Vision Advisory Committee member Gerry Worrall started the public
meeting. Gerry turned the meeting over to Mark Bowers of HOK, who conducted the main presentation.
Mr. Bowers discussed existing elements in the Garland Road corridor, along with public comments re-
ceived on the project since it began late last Summer. The presentation then identified preliminary recom-
mendations for the Garland Road Vision that incorporate public comments, but also reflect certain realities,
such as the long-range plans of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), and Texas Department of Transporta-
tion policies.
Following the presentation, the following comments were made or questions were asked and responses
provided:
Comment: I was chairman of the Buckner/Garland neighborhood advisory committee. What we need for
Garland Road is dynamic and stunning. Our goal isn’t just to recreate the past. When Clifford Brown built
the shopping center at Buckner and Garland, he had a great vision. We need to create a similar big vision.
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I love working here and it is a great place to live. We have lost many strong retailers, such as Sears and
Penneys. We need to take chances to attract strong retail. The consultant has come up with a few good
ideas. Now we need to move forward to make them happen.
Q: I think there are areas where people have no pride in their properties, and do not want to be told what
they should do with it. How are you going to get people to do what you want them to do? And, who is go-
ing to take care of the foliage or plant life you recommend?
A: There are many elements of the beautification recommendations that are not dependent on property
owners. Those that may require participation by property owners will be a process of education and en-
couragement, and as areas become more attractive, property owners may feel differently about enhancing
their own properties. Regarding the maintenance of plants, low- or no- maintenance plants are recom-
mended to reduce the need for maintenance. Also, it is possible that in some local areas, business owners
may offer to take on maintenance responsibilities for floral plantings or other beautification elements.
Q: What is the approval process for this plan and will there be a public hearing or other formal process for
taking public comments?
A: There are several different ways the components of the recommendations will be subject to the ap-
proval of the public and city officials. First, the final recommendations from this study will be presented to
the Dallas Planning Commission for consideration of adopting a resolution or other form of formal support.
The Planning Commission would take public comments on the recommendations as a part of that process.
Following approval by the Planning Commission, the recommendations would be subject to a resolution
vote or other form of consideration by the Dallas City Council. The public will have the ability to present
thoughts or comments when that occurs. In addition to these general public venues, residents of Dallas
likely will be presented with a bond issue that may have some funding for Garland Road improvements
included. Residents would be able to formally indicate support for the recommendations with an affirmative
vote for funding. And, finally, some elements of the plan will require local participation. These elements
will be subject to discussion by neighborhood leaders and association members.
Q: Is there any way we could claim the study area as “ours?”
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A: The consultant team is looking at ways to possibly identify the study area as a special district or other
designation to confirm the unique boundaries of the study area. Also, as the Garland Road Vision Advisory
Committee continues its work, the consideration of the study area as being the responsibility of local resi-
dents and businesses will occur. This will help reflect “ownership” of the study area.
Comment: As a member of the Garland Road Advisory Committee, thanks goes out to David (Schleg) and
others. We citizens and stakeholders could not have pulled this off without your help. You have helped
provide us with some direction.
Q: At the intersection of Lochwood and Jupiter there is a strip center to the north that is underutilized. Is
there anything in the plan to address that area?
A: Although not specifically directed at the strip center to which you refer, Catalyst Area 5 is anticipated to
help with property improvements and redevelopment in the area you mention. The catalyst areas in the
recommendations were chosen because the land parcels would be more attractive to the kind of develop-
ment that would fit best into the Garland Road community. As redevelopment occurs in the catalyst areas,
adjacent properties will experience changes and improvements.
Comment: Some of the recommendations can be done now under current code. We just need to enforce
what we already have on the books.
Comment: Neighbors can participate in the program by promoting local businesses. Perhaps a coordi-
nated group of neighborhoods could offer businesses incentives so that we attract the kind of businesses
we want in the area.
Comment: We understand the Lochwood Apartments have been purchased, but the new owner is un-
known. There is a lot of support for a senior living center in the location where the apartments currently
exist.
Q: It warms my heard to see contiguous sidewalks in the recommendations. However, we may not be
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focusing enough on how to improve the city’s tax base while redeveloping the area. Is there a way to en-
hance the tax base to sustain the investment in the Garland Road area and that does not create a hardship
for seniors or others on fixed incomes?
A: Many of the recommendations can offset costs and generate tax revenue. Residential and retail addi-
tions to the community through redevelopment will create revenue without prompting increases in current
taxation.
Q: I’m really excited about the changes offered in these recommendations, but how are we going to drive
them? How are we going to create interest among developers?
A: The final plan will recommend actions within immediate, short-term and long-term timeframes based on
what can be done now and what will require additional coordination. The city will work with the develop-
ment community to help them understand the opportunities that exist in this corridor, including the other
elements of the vision plan.
Q: Will zoning laws be changed to facilitate the recommendations? This framework may not work if zoning
changes don’t follow.
A: The Garland Road Vision Plan, as with any other planning effort by the City of Dallas, will not offer zon-
ing changes or policy adjustments related to rezoning. The City of Dallas is not in the business of dictat-
ing zoning changes. Zoning changes will occur as they always have, which typically is at the request of a
developer interested in a particular project. If any zoning request is made by a developer for the Garland
Road area, that request would be subject to the formal rezoning process, including a public hearing and
vote of the City Planning Commission.
Comment: Don’t get me wrong. I’m not suggesting we have one development have the same look and
feel as another, like in McKinney.
Comment from Dallas City Councilman Sheffie Kadane: As a member of the City Council, I will bring these
recommendations to my colleagues on the council, and to the development community and sell it. We are
going to set developers up for ease of doing business in the Garland Road area and we are going to let
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developers know the neighborhoods support the recommendations in this vision. Once we attract a major
developer, all of the other developers will want to join.
Comment: My wife and I do a lot of our shopping and dining outside of the neighborhood – usually making
up to a 30-mile roundtrip to do so. I would like to stay here to shop and dine.
Comment: This effort needs a new name that does not have the words Garland Road in it. Garland Road
does not create the concept of attractive.
Response from Sheffie Kadane: The Garden and Lake District is one idea that has been presented.
Comment: I was very apprehensive about noise from a possible light rail train going down Garland Road,
so I’m glad to see a rubber-wheeled trolley is being considered instead.
Comment: Attracting fine restaurants in the area will be a challenge because this is a dry area.
Response from Sheffie Kadane: The issue of whether the City of Dallas should have the dry-area policies
currently in place is the subject of a ballot issue this Spring. If you want to eliminate this issue as a conflict
with attracting restaurants, you may want to consider voting on this issue in the upcoming election.
Q: I’m still fuzzy on the financing for the recommendations. Is there an initial source of funds to jumpstart
this, will a bond issue need to be approved, or what?
A: There are several different approaches that could be taken to fund various elements of the recommen-
dations. One option is to designate an Improvement District or a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district.
There also may be some potential for obtaining state, regional or federal funds for certain economic de-
velopment efforts or community enhancements. As was mentioned previously, a portion of funds could be
realized through passage of a local bond issue. A small amount of local funds could be used to leverage
state or federal funding. The final recommendations will offer the potential funding sources for elements of
the plan. As projects move forward, funding sources would need to be applied for, or negotiated as appro-
priate.
Comment: The likelihood of light rail trains coming down Garland Road seems very slim. If no light rail,
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perhaps DART could look at bus loops and/or add signing so that people may more easily access bus ser-
vice. The idea of a trolley is good. Don’t forget about bicyclists. At a minimum, signage is needed to direct
bicyclists about how to traverse Garland Road.
Q: Can the presentation from tonight’s meeting be placed on the World Wide Web?
A: Yes, the presentation is available at www.garlandroadvision.org
Q: I know the city is strapped for cash, and AmReit will not do it, but can this group obtain an aerial photo-
graph of the Casa Linda shopping center (intersection of Garland and Buckner roads)?
A: See Judy Meyer after the meeting and provide contact information. She will get back to you with the
appropriate information. Google Earth might also be a place to check for an aerial on the web.
Q: Is there anything in the recommendations that specifically prohibit encroachment on neighborhoods?

A: There is nothing specific in the recommendations, but the study area encompasses business/commer-
cial areas, and the Garland Road Vision Advisory Committee, the City of Dallas, NCTCOG and TxDOT all
recognize that citizens have consistently requested neighborhoods to remain undisturbed by any recom-
mendations.
Comment: I would prefer for the new bicycle trail at Gaston Avenue and Garland Road to be included in il-
lustrations of the recommendations. The new bicycle bridge is a gateway to the Garland Road community,
and should be shown.
Response: This element will be included in the final report.
Question: I like the plan, but would like to know when the nightclub at Gaston Avenue and Garland Road
will be cleaned up, and will an extension of their permit to operate be allowed?
A: The Garland Road Vision Study recommendations include redeveloping this area. However, this likely
will occur over time. The establishment to which you refer has been granted a license to operate for five
years. The best opportunity for changes in commercial activity in the area will occur when the permit is up
for renewal.
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Comment: When structural changes are recommended, such as at LBJ and Garland Road, and at Gaston
Avenue and Garland Road, please allow bicycle access beneath the structures. Abutments can reduce
the width of any passageways, and limit bicycle access. Also, getting across Garland Road, particularly at
large intersections like Buckner Road, is important for bicyclists.
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APPENDIX 4
Implementation Matrix
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Potential
Primary Support Time
# Implementation Strategies Funding Other Comments
Role(1) Roles(2) Frame(3)
Sources
Continuing Garland Road Leadership
Define continuing leadership structure for Vision Short
1 GRVAC n/a
implementation term
Corridor-wide Recommendations
Area 1: Land Use, Urban Design & Zoning
2 Corridor Zoning Assessment
City of
Property own- Timing, cost and other details depend on the developer who
2a Potential application of Form District zoning Dallas for Mid term Developer
ers to initiate would initiative such a request.
decision
3 Changes to zoning districts
Property
City of
Allow residential in commercial areas (for live- owners to Developer/
3a Dallas for Mid term
work areas) initiate zoning property owner
decision
change
Property own-
City of
ers to initiate Long Developer/
3b Allow studios/offices in homes Dallas for
code amend- term property owner
decision
ment
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Potential
Sources
Corridor-wide design palette (general concept is
that there should be a consistent theme along

4
the corridor, but variation from one subarea to
another)
Special district
GRVAC/ / Future COD
4a Landscape treatments & materials City of Dallas DART / Mid Term Bond Program
TXDOT / TXDOT at
IH635
Special district
DART /
4b Street lighting and street furniture City of Dallas Mid Term / Future COD
TXDOT
Bond Program
GRVAC / TxDOT
Short Private Sector
4c Banners/signage Business / City of
Term Funds
Community Dallas
Future private design guidelines for private City of Short
4d GRVAC n/a
sector Dallas Term
City of Short
5 Code enforcement efforts GRVAC n/a
Dallas term
City of Short
6 Changes to support farmers’ markets Property owner n/a
Dallas term
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Potential
Sources
Property owner
City of Short
7 Changes to support community gardens or community n/a
Dallas term
group
8 Access Management TXDOT is owner but not always in primary role
There has been much discussion of adding dedicated turn
City of
Dedicated right and left turn lanes (at specific TxDOT, CMAQ lanes at varous intersections, similar to Buckner. Exact
8a TxDOT Dallas/ Mid term
locations) program locations and benefits would be determined through a traffic
GRVAC
study of each intersection
Study driveway locations and consolidate where City of A complete analysis of the corridor may reveal locations
8b TxDOT Mid term TxDOT
possible Dallas where driveways may be consolidated to improve safety.
Private funds
Arboretum, A signal warrant study will be required at each location and
TxDOT/City Long for study,
8c Possible signal at Whittier and/or Beachview Doctors’ will likely be funded by the primary business most directly
of Dallas term TxDOT/City for
Hospital impacted. Construction funding will be an issue.
construction
TxDOT traffic Synchronizing the signals allows for traffic to flow more
Conduct corridor synchronization study for traf- City of Long
8d TxDOT on-call quickly with fewer stops through the corridor, which is good
fic signals Dallas term
contracts for traffic but not necessarily for businesses.
Completing the sidewalks is the catalyst for other strategies
Continuous sidewalks & selected crosswalk City & Long City/TxDOT, related to buses, trolley, and pedestrian issues. Quantity
9 GRVAC
improvements TxDOT term Safe Routes (length/width) and style (standard vs. architectural) will af-
fect the cost.
APPENDIX
Potential
Sources
Coordinate with item 10. Restriping crosswalks and adding
pedestrian signal will imporve walkaility and safety. Must

City & Long City/TxDOT,
10 Expand use/timing of pedestrian signals GRVAC be coordinated with traffic signal timing/synchronization.
TxDOT term Safe Routes
Provide coutdown timers and retime signals for reduced
walking speed as per new guidelines in 2009 MUTCD.

Contingent upon item 11. DART has indicated that con-
City of tinuous sidewalks will allow for consolidation of bus stop.

11 Consolidated bus stops with enhancements DART Mid term DART
Dallas Increased ridership at each location could warrant enhance-
ments, including shelters at specific locations.

12 Bike Routes
Bicycle sidepaths, bicycle lanes and Shared
Short, Safe Routes,
Lane Markings (SLM’s) (in study area but gener- City of Dallas, City of Dallas and NCTCOG are currently updating the
12a GRVAC mid, long other federal
ally not on Garland Road) in coordination with NCTCOG citywide Bicycle Plan
term sources
2011 Dallas Bike Plan recommendations
Way-finding signage to destinations in coordi- Safe Routes,
City of Dallas, Short,
12b nation with 2011 Dallas Bike Plan recommenda- GRVAC other federal in context with Bike Plan update
NCTCOG mid term
tions sources
DART, local
Long
13 Rubber-tire Trolley City of Dallas buisness DART
term
owners
Contingent upon item 14. Must be coordinated with TxDOT
operator/
13a Lane restriping/signing for trolley in off-peak trolley operator TxDOT Mid term to determine feasibility and only after trolley is in place and
TxDOT
proves useful. Traffic conditions would govern lane usage.
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Potential
Sources
local busi-
Possible connection to White Rock Park or Long This would be a future extention of the trolley once it is
13b trolley operator ness own- operator
other destinations term determined to be feasible.
ers
this would be a future extention of the trolley once it is de-
trolley operator/ Long
13c Connection to White Rock Station (DART) operator/DART termined to be feasible. This could also be handled through
DART term
DART’s revision of the bus routes in the area.
14 Parking
City of This item includes the potential for one or more parking
Shared parking operations (at two gateways Arboretum, Dallas/ private devel- districts. Dallas Arboretum has significant parking isses
14a and for the live/work areas of smaller commer- future GRVAC/ Mid term opers, local that could be partially addressed through shared parking
cial parcels) developers Property businesses agreements with development near Gaston. Other parking
Owners “districts” should benefit corridor as development occurs.

Area 3: Infrastructure
15 Undergrounding of utilities
future City of private devel-
15a Redevelopment locations Mid term May be included in future development regulations.
developers Dallas opers
private
City of Long developers, This is difficult to achieve due to cost and franchise utility
15b Full length of corridor GRVAC
Dallas term local business agreements in place
owners
Area 4: Economic Development
16 Use of Special Districts
Property own- City of
Special districts to help fund infrastructure & Developer/
16a ers, GRVAC to Dallas for Mid term
development property owner
initiate decision
APPENDIX
Potential
Sources
GRVAC to City of
Special districts to help fund operations & main- Short Developer/
16b initiate Dallas for
tenance term property owner
discussions decision
GRVAC to City of
Special districts to help fund capital & Developer/
16c initiate Dallas for Mid term
operations property owner
discussions decision
17 Other development incentives
Property City of
Development review incentives (fast-tracking if Short Developer/
17a owners to Dallas for
meet Vision Plan guidelines) term property owner
initiate decision
Property City of
Developer/
17b Façade enhancement funding programs Owners/ Dallas for
property owner
Developers decision
City of
GRVAC to
Dallas and Short
18 Small business assistance programs share n/a
BAC’s for term
information
assistance
Short
19 Business coalition creation GRVAC n/a
term
Short
20 Identity of Garland Road Corridor GRVAC n/a
term
Short
21 Broaden the partnership GRVAC n/a
term
Area 5: Housing
22 Neighborhood support
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Potential
Sources
GRVAC and City of
Coordinated use of ‘People Helping People’ Short PHP program
22a neighborhood Dallas for
program in corridor term resources
associations assistance
City of
22b Use of CDBG assistance GRVAC Dallas and Mid term CDBG funds
CHDO’s
23 Create new housing choices
Developer
Short
23a Developer outreach GRVAC organiza- n/a
term
tions
Interest
organiza-
Short
23b Consumer outreach GRVAC tions, neigh- n/a
term
borhood
groups
USGBC, Short
23c Green building GRVAC n/a
City term
City of
Dallas for Short

24 Benchmark the corridor’s mix of housing types GRVAC n/a
develop- term
ment data
APPENDIX
Potential
Sources
Private or
public entity Short Depends on

25 Greenways
implementing term project
projects
Private or Community
public entity organiza- Short Depends on

26 Community garden/art parks system
implementing tions, Park term project
projects Department
Short
Interested
term (to
Investigate Garland Road Sustainability District organiza-
27 GRVAC deter- n/a
and create if appropriate tions, City
mine
of Dallas
interest)
Strategic Opportunity Vision Area 1
Property City of
Review of existing zoning and recommendation
28 owners to Dallas for Mid term Developer
of rezoning if needed
initiate decision
Creation of design guidelines for new develop- City of Long-
29 GRVAC n/a
ments Dallas Term
Special district
30 Gateway design and improvement City of Dallas TXDOT Mid Term / Future COD
Bond Program
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Potential
Sources
Special district
Trees and streetscape City of Dallas TXDOT Mid Term / Future COD
Bond Program
Special district
Gateway public art City of Dallas TXDOT Mid Term / Future COD
Bond Program
Analyze intersection layout to improve traffic op- City of Dal- Short This will be a separate study. TIA for proposed Wrock De-
31 GRVAC
erations at Garland/Gaston/Grand intersection las/ TxDOT term velopment waived.
Area 5: Housing
Developer
Work with the development community to en- Short
32 GRVAC organiza- n/a
courage mixed use development term
tions
Coordination with Park Department regarding
Short
33 compatibility/connection to adjacent park and City of Dallas n/a
term
trail improvements
Strategic Opportunity Vision Area 2
Property City of
Review of existing zoning and recommendation
34 owners to Dallas for Mid term Developer
of rezoning if needed
initiate decision
Creation of design guidelines for new City of Long-
35 GRVAC n/a
developments Dallas Term
APPENDIX
Potential
Sources
Developer /
Special district
36 Gateway design and improvement City of Dallas TXDOT Mid Term
/ Future COD
Bond Program
Developer /
Special district
Trees and streetscape along Garland Road City of Dallas TXDOT Mid Term
/ Future COD
Bond Program
Developer /
Entry enhancements at Centerville and two new Special district

City of Dallas TXDOT Mid Term
streets / Future COD
Bond Program
Developer /
Special district
Enhancement of triangle at Jupiter and Alvin City of Dallas TXDOT Mid Term
/ Future COD
Bond Program
Developer /
Long- Special district

37 Redesign & enhancement of Alvin Street City of Dallas GRVAC
Term / Future COD
Bond Program
City of
Short
38 Creation of on-street bicycle route on Jupiter GRVAC Dallas/ Requires coordination with City’s Bike Plan update
term
NCTCOG
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Potential
Sources
Area 5: Housing
Developer
Work with the development community to en- Short
39 GRVAC organiza- n/a
courage mixed use development term
tions
40 Park Land
Park land designation/acquisition (methods
GRVAC to de-
include city purchase for park, dedication as City of
velop specific Short
40a part of development project, acquisition as part Dallas for n/a
recommenda- Term
of roadway project, creation as private park by decision
tion
developer)
Special district
Long
40b Park land improvement City of Dallas / Future bond
term
program
Linear Park Vision Area
Review zoning to ensure observation deck is City of Short
41 GRVAC n/a
consistent Dallas term
Long Future COD
42 Trees and streetscape along Garland Road City of Dallas TXDOT
Term Bond Program
Long Future COD
Median treatment and paving on Garland City of Dallas TXDOT
Term Bond Program
Continuous sidewalks proposed along Garland Rd.
Pedestrian access to park along and across City of Short
43 GRVAC Nearest existing crosswalks are half mile away at signalized
Garland Rd. Dallas term
intersections in either direction.
APPENDIX
Potential
Sources
City of Short
44 Parking/Drop-off access to park GRVAC Provision for limited parking
Dallas term
City of Dal- Long Future COD
45 Linear park improvements GRVAC
las/TXDOT Term Bond Program
Collaboration with Railroad regarding concept Long
46 GRVAC n/a
and potential support term
Collaboration with train enthusiasts for use and Long
47 GRVAC n/a
possible programming or enhancement of park term
Gateway Vision Area
City of
Review of existing zoning and recommendation Property own-
48 Dallas for Mid term Developer
of rezoning if needed ers to initiate
decision
Creation of design guidelines for new develop- City of Long-
49 GRVAC n/a
ments Dallas Term
Special district
Trees and streetscape along Garland Road City of Dallas TXDOT Mid Term / Future COD
Bond Program
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Potential
Sources
Special district
Median treatment and paving on Garland City of Dallas TXDOT Mid Term / Future COD
Bond Program
Special district
Railroad bridge-related gateway art City of Dallas TXDOT Mid Term / Future COD
Bond Program
Collaboration with Railroad regarding bridge City of
GRVAC Mid Term n/a
art and potential support Dallas
Determine need for changes to traffic operations City of Dal- Short
50 GRVAC
at Garland Road and NW Highway las/ TxDOT term
Determine changes needed to facilitate shuttle City of Dal- Short
51 GRVAC
and event parking in this vicinity las/ TxDOT term
Opportunity for TXDOT to do LBJ reconstruc-
Long
52 tion in a compatible design that continues these GRVAC TxDOT TxDOT
term
themes
53 Park land
Park land designation/acquisition (methods GRVAC to
include city purchase for park, dedication as develop City of

Short
53a part of development project, acquisition as part specific Dallas for n/a
Term
of roadway project, creation as private park by recommenda- decision
developer) tion
APPENDIX
Potential
Sources
Special district
Long
53b Park land improvement City of Dallas / Future bond
term
program
(1) Primary Role: Individual, property owner, business or other entity (private or public) that initiates action within the framework of the Garland Road Vision
(GRV)
(2) Support Role: Individual, property owner, business or other entity (private or public) that acts to assist initiated action to become implemented
(3) Notes on time frame:
Short-term is in the next six to eighteen months (2010 through 2012)
Mid-term is in the next 18 months to 3 years (2012 through 2013)
Long-term is more than 3 years (2014 and later)
(4) Definitions:
BAC - Business Assistance Centers GRVAC - Garland Road Vision Advisory Committee
CDBG - Community Development Block Grant NCTCOG - North Central Texas Council of Governments
CHDO - Community Housing Development Organization PHP - People Helping People
CMAQ - Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality TXDOT - Texas Department of Transportation
COD - City of Dallas USGBC - United States Green Building Council
DART - Dallas Area Rapid Transit
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APPENDIX
APPENDIX 5
Additional Implementation Background
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Appendix 5.1
THE ZONING RULES Heights and Floor Ratio related to principal uses allowed in
district.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 51A -e.g. retail districts have heights and FAR
that accommodate all types of retail uses.
No change in District regulations for the following districts:
A, R-5, R-7.5, R-10, R-13, R-16, R-1/2ac, R-1ac, TH-1, Added provisions for reduced height of structures when
TH-2, TH-3, D, MH, P, CA-1, CA-2. next to SF, D, TH, districts for each foot in height over 26',
buildings must be 3 feet further away from low density
Nonresidential districts revised to focus the uses and residential development.
design standards on the purpose of the district.
The following charts summarize districts in Chapter 51A.
No residential uses allowed in nonresidential districts Please note that many districts have significant changes in
except for mixed use districts. permitted height, density, and coverage.
SETBACKS
DISTRICT Density Height Lot Special PRIMARY Uses
Coverage Standards
Front Side/Rear
A(A) 50' 20'/50'

1 Dwelling Unit
24' 10% Agricultural and residential uses
Agricultural 3 Acres
R-1ac(A) 40' 10'

1 Dwelling Unit
36' 40% Single family residential uses
Residential 1 Acres
R-1/2ac(A) 40' 10'

1 Dwelling Unit
Residential 1/2 Acres
Family
R-16(A) 35' 10'

1 Dwelling Unit
Residential 16,000 sq. ft.
R-13(A) 1 Dwelling Unit

Single
Residential 30' 8' 13,000 sq. ft. 30' 45% Single family residential uses
RESIDENTIAL
R-10(A) 30' 6'

1 Dwelling Unit
R-7.5(A) 1 Dwelling Unit Single family residential uses

Residential 25' 5' 30' 45%
7,500 sq. ft.
R-5(A) 20' 5' 1 Dwelling Unit 30' 45% Single family residential uses
D(A) 25' 5' 1 Dwelling Unit 36' 60% Duplex and single family uses
DUPLEX / TOWNHOUSE
Duplex 6,000 sq. ft.
TH-1(A)
Townhouse 0' 0' 6 DU 36' 60% Single family residential uses
Acre
Residential
TH-2(A)
Townhouse 9 DU Single family residential uses
0' 0' Acre 36' 60%
Residential
TH-3(A)
Townhouse 12 DU Single family residential uses
0' 0' Acre 36' 60%
Residential
NOTE: Additional conditions may apply. Consult the Dallas Development Code.
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SETBACKS Special
DISTRICT Density Height Lot PRIMARY
Front Side/Rear Coverage Standards Uses
Single family and
CH 18 DU Proximit
CLUSTERED HOUSING / MULTIFAMILY
0' 0' Per Acre 36' 60% multifamily residential
Clustered Housing y Slope
uses
Min lot 3,000 sq ft
1,000 sq ft - E
MF-1(A) 1,400 - 1 BR
36'
Proximit
Multifamily residential
Multifamily residential 15' 15' 1,800 - 2 BR 60% y Slope
+ 200 sq ft each add BR uses
RESIDENTIAL
Min lot 1,000 sq ft

800 sq ft - E
MF-2(A) 1,000 - 1 BR Proximit Multifamily residential
Multifamily residential 15' 15' 1,200 - 2 BR 36' 60% y Slope
+ 150 sq ft each add BR uses
Min lot 6,000 sq ft Proximity
MF-3(A) 450 sq ft - E Slope Multifamily residential;
500 - 1 BR
Multifamily residential 15' 10' 550 - 2 BR 90' 60% U-form setback supporting limited retail and
+ 50 sq ft each add BR Tower spacing personal service uses
Min lot 6,000 sq ft
225 sq ft - E
MF-4(A) 275 - 1 BR
Proximity Slope Multifamily residential;
Multifamily residential 15' 10' 325 - 2 BR 240' 80% U-form setback
Tower spacing supporting limited retail and
+ 50 sq ft each add BR
personal service uses
MH(A) 1 DU/ Proximity Manufactured

20' 10' 4,000 sq ft 24' 20% Slope homes
Mobile home
20' adjacent 30' Proximity
NO(A) to residential 0.5 Floor 2 stories
Slope
Office
Neighborhood office
15' OTHER: Area Ratio 50% Visual
No Min. intrusion
20' adjacent 70' Proximity Slope Office; retail and
LO-1 to residential 1.0 5 stories
U-form setback
personal service
15' OTHER: 80% Tower spacing
Limited office - 1
No Min.
FAR Visual intrusion
uses as limited uses
20' adjacent 95' Proximity Slope Office; retail and
LO- 2 to residential 1.5 U-form setback
Limited office - 2 15' OTHER:
7 stories 80% Tower spacing personal service
No Min.
LO-3 20' adjacent 115' Proximity Slope Office; retail and

15' to residential 1.75 9 stories 80%
U-form setback
Tower spacing personal service
NONRESIDENTIAL
Limited office - 3 OTHER:

office
No Min.
20' adjacent 135' Proximity Slope Office; lodging; retail and
MO-1 to residential 2.0 10 stories U-form setback
15' OTHER: 80% Tower spacing personal service uses as
Mid-range office - 1
No Min.
limited uses
MO-2 15' to residential 3.0 12 stories 80%
U-form setback
Tower spacing personal service uses as
Mid-range office - 2 OTHER: FAR Visual intrusion
limited uses
No Min.
GO(A) to residential 4.0 20 stories U-form setback
General office 15' OTHER: 80% Tower spacing personal service uses as
No Min.
limited uses
20' adjacent 30' Proximity Retail and personal
NS(A) 15'
to residential 0.5 2 stories 40%
Slope service; and
OTHER: Visual
Neighborhood service
No Min.
FAR office uses
intrusion
20' adjacent 0.75 54' Proximity Retail and personal
Retail
CR 15'
to residential
overall 4 stories 60%
Slope service; and
OTHER: Visual
Community retail No Min. 0.5 office office uses
intrusion
RR
20' adjacent 1.5 70' Retail and personal
to residential Proximity Slope
15' overall 5 stories 80% U-form setback service; and
Regional retail OTHER: Visual intrusion
No Min. 0.5 office office uses
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SETBACKS Density Lot
DISTRICT Height CoverageSpecial PRIMARY
Front Side/Rear FAR Standards Uses
Proximity Commercial and business
COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL
CS 15' 20' adjacent 0.75 overall

0' on to residential 0.5 45'
80%
Slope service; supporting retail
COMMERCIAL 3 stories
minor OTHER: office/lodging/ Visual and personal service, and
SERVICE No Min. retail combined intrusion office
30' adjacent Proximity Industrial; wholesale
1.0 overall
LI 15' to residential 0.75 office/retail 70'
80% Slope distribution and storage;
Light OTHER: 0.5 retail 5 stories Visual supporting office and
No Min. intrusion retail
industrial
30' adjacent 2.0 overall
Proximity Industrial; wholesale
IR 15' to residential 0.75 office/retail 200'
80%
Slope distribution and storage;
Industrial OTHER: 15 stories Visual
0.5 retail supporting office and
research No Min. intrusion retail
15' 30' adjacent 2.0 overall Proximity Industrial; wholesale
IM 0' on to residential 0.75 office/retail 110'
80% Slope distribution and storage;
Industrial minor OTHER: 8 stories
0.5 retail Visual supporting office and retail
No Min. intrusion
manufacturing
Any
Central area
CA - 1(A) 0' 0' 20.0 FAR legal 100% All but the heaviest
Central area - 1 height
industrial uses
Any
CA - 2(A) legal All but the heaviest
0' 0' 20.0 FAR 100%
Central area - 2 height industrial uses
NONRESIDENTIAL
0.8 base 90'

20' adjacent Proximity Slope
MU -1 15' to residential 1.0 max
7 stories
120' 80% U-form setback Office; retail and personal
Mixed use - 1 OTHER: + bonus for 9 stories Tower spacing service; lodging; residential
No Min. residential with retail Visual intrusion
Mixed use
20' adjacent 135'

1.6 base
10 stories Proximity Slope Office; retail and personal
MU - 2 15'
to residential 2.0 max 180' 80% U-form setback service;
Mixed use - 2 OTHER: + bonus for 14 stories Tower spacing
No Min. residential with retail Visual intrusion lodging; and residential
20' adjacent 3.2 base Proximity Slope Office; retail and personal
MU - 3 15'
to residential 4.0 max 270'
80% U-form setback service; lodging; residential;
Mixed use - 3 OTHER: + bonus for 20 stories Tower spacing
No Min. residential Visual intrusion trade center
15' 20' adjacent Proximity Slope

MC - 1 Urban to residential 0.8 base 70'
80% U-form setback Office; retail and personal
Form OTHER: 1.0 max 5 stories Tower spacing service; lodging
Multiple commercial - 1
Visual intrusion
No Min.
Multiple commercial
15' 20' adjacent Proximity Slope Office; retail and personal

80% U-form setback
service;
Multiple commercial - 2 Form OTHER: 1.0 max 7 stories Tower spacing
No Min. Visual intrusion lodging
Multiple commercial - 3 Form OTHER: 1.5 max 9 stories Tower spacing service; lodging
No Min. Visual intrusion

Multiple commercial - 4 Form OTHER: 2.0 max 10 stories Tower spacing service; lodging
No Min. Visual intrusion
PARKING
P(A) Surface parking

Parking
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Appendix 5.2
Appendix 5.3
Benefits of Community Gardening Page 1 of 4
Benefits of
Community
Gardening
HOME
Community Organizing
• Community gardens increase a sense of community ownership and

stewardship.
• Community gardens foster the development of a community identity and

spirit.
• Community gardens bring people together from a wide variety of

backgrounds (age, race, culture, social class).
• Community gardens build community leaders.
• Community gardens offer a focal point for community organizing, and can
lead to community-based efforts to deal with other social concerns.
Crime Prevention
• Community gardens provide opportunities to meet neighbors.
• Community gardens build block clubs (neighborhood associations).
• Community gardens increase eyes on the street.
• Community gardening is recognized by the many police departments as an

effective community crime prevention strategy.
Cultural Opportunities
• Community gardens offer unique opportunities for new immigrants (who tend
to be concentrated in low-income urban communities) to:
- Produce traditional crops otherwise unavailable locally,

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- Take advantage of the experience of elders to produce a significant amount

of food for the household,
- Provide inter-generational exposure to cultural traditions,
- Offer a cultural exchange with other gardeners,
- Learn about block clubs, neighborhood groups, and other community

information.
• Community gardens offer neighborhoods an access point to non-English

speaking communities.
• Community gardens allow people from diverse backgrounds to work side-by-

side on common goals without speaking the same language.
Youth
Community gardens offer unique opportunities to teach youth about:
• Where food comes from
• Practical math skills
• Basic business principles
• The importance of community and stewardship
• Issues of environmental sustainability
• Job and life skills
And,
• Community gardening is a healthy, inexpensive activity for youth that can

bring them closer to nature, and allow them to interact with each other in a
socially meaningful and physically productive way.
Food Production
• Many community gardeners, especially those from immigrant communities,

take advantage of food production in community gardens to provide a
significant source of food and/or income.
• Community gardens allow families and individuals without land of their own
the opportunity to produce food.
• Community gardens provide access to nutritionally rich foods that may

otherwise be unavailable to low-income families and individuals.
• Urban agriculture is 3-5 times more productive per acre than traditional
large-scale farming!
• Community gardens donate thousands of pounds of fresh produce to food

pantries and involve people in processes that provide food security and
alleviate hunger.
Health
• Studies have shown that community gardeners and their children eat
healthier diets than do non-gardening families.
• Eating locally produced food reduces asthma rates, because children are able
to consume manageable amounts of local pollen and develop immunities.
• Exposure to green space reduces stress and increases a sense of wellness

and belonging.
• Increasing the consumption of fresh local produce is one of the best ways to
address childhood lead poisoning.
• The benefits of Horticulture Therapy can be and are used to great advantage
in community gardens.
Green Space
• Community gardens add beauty to the community and heighten people's

awareness and appreciation for living things.
• Community gardens filter rainwater, helping to keep lakes, rivers, and

groundwater clean.
• Community gardens restore oxygen to the air and help to reduce air
pollution.
• Community gardens recycle huge volumes of tree trimmings, leaves, grass

clippings, and other organic wastes back into the soil.
• Community gardens provide a place to retreat from the noise and commotion
of urban environments.
• Community gardens provide much needed green space in lower-income

neighborhoods which typically have access to less green space than do other
parts of the community.
• Development and maintenance of garden space is less expensive than that of

parkland.
• Scientific studies show that crime decreases in neighborhoods as the amount

of green space increases.
• Community gardens have been shown to actually increase property values in
the immediate vicinity where they are located.
Notes:
We thank St. Paul Park and Recreation for posting a list of community
gardening benefits on their website. The GICD version is mainly from that
source with a couple of additions. Any list of benefits can never be complete.
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The American Community Gardening Association's website is also a great

resource for learning more about the many positive benefits of community
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Appendix 5.4
Gardeners In Community Development Page 1 of 2
Gardeners In Community
Development
GICD
Dallas Area Community Gardening Program
Find a Community Online Newsletter

Garden in North
Texas Please download a copy of our online newsletter
VISIT GICD GARDENS

Ever Growing Summer 2009
Benefits of Community
Gardening Go to newsletter archive to read a selection of GICD
newsletters
Gardening Photos
CALENDAR Welcome to the community

Volunteer Opportunities
and Public Events gardens of Dallas
NEW GROWTH
Who We Are
GARDENING EDUCATION
Gardeners in Community Development (GICD) is a Dallas area
DONATIONS TO FOOD nonprofit organization of professionals, volunteers, and supporters of
PANTRIES community gardening and neighborhood greening. We were
incorporated on May 25, 1994, for the purpose of promoting
NEWSLETTERS community gardening as a way to enhance neighborhood life.
OUR FARMERS MARKET
Our mission is growing
people. Each year Gardeners
Plant Sales
in Community Development
makes it possible for
Plant Sale hundreds of Dallas area
Poster for 2010 families, mostly low-income,
to enjoy fresh vegetables,
LINKS herbs, fruits, and flowers
grown in our community
gardens. These gardens
American
enhance the quality of life in
Community
area neighborhoods in many
Gardening
ways, and provide a place to
Association
learn and share our joy of
gardening with others.
Conference 2005
Green Living Some GICD Community Gardens grow extra vegetables and donate
these to local food pantries. To learn more about the current status
of our donation garden program click here.
Mailing Address:
Gardeners in Community Development
901 Greenbriar Lane
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Richardson TX 75080
Last edited 03/06/2010 Contact GICD
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Appendix 5.5
City of Dallas | Economic Development | Redevelopment | Area Redevelopment (TIFs/PI... Page 1 of 3
OED HOME CORPORATE REDEVELOPMENT SMALL BUSINESS DATA & RESEARCH CONTACTS
CONTACTS
Karl Stundins
Area Redevelopment (TIFs/PIDs)
Send E-mail | View Map This program uses Tax Increment Financing Districts (TIFs)
Area Redevelopment Program and Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) to create new real
Manager, Office of Economic estate markets by enhancing infrastructure and services for
Development defined neighborhoods primarily in and around downtown,
1500 Marilla Street, 2C North
Dallas, TX 75201 near DART light rail stations or in areas with large
(214) 670-1690 concentrations of deteriorating apartments. These financial
contributions are used to make development projects
REDEVELOPMENT financially feasible, to enhance basic infrastructure and
Main services, and to encourage developers to invest in these
neighborhoods. The result is increased property values for The West Village (map)
Area Redevelopment development in the Cityplac
residential and commercial properties alike.
(TIFs/PIDs) TIF.
Brownfields
Community Dev. Block Gra

TIFs
Downtown Tax Increment Finance District (TIFs) are a way for the
City of Dallas to reinvest added tax revenue from new
S. Dallas/Fair Park Trust
development back into the area where it originated. The
Neighborhood Dev. Grants
TIP program is used to finance new public improvements in
Staff Directory
designated areas. The goal is to stimulate new private
investment and thereby increase real estate values. Any
increase in tax revenues (caused by new development and
higher property values) is paid into a special TIF fund to
finance improvements. Potential improvements include new
roads, utilities, sidewalks, and public landscaping / lighting. Stone Street Gardens (map)
In special circumstances, TIF funds may also be used for the City Center TIF.
environmental remediation, demolition, and historic façades.
State-Thomas TIF District - A Success

More information to come on the success of Dallas's first TIF District, State-Thomas, w
ended December 2008. (Map) (Area Plan) (2008 Annual Report)
The City currently has 17 active TIF Districts.
•
Annual Report for Dallas TIF Districts
•
Downtown Area TIF Districts Map
•
Outlying TIF Districts Map
•
Criteria for Evaluating Proposed TIF Districts
•
Chapter 311 of Texas Tax Code - TIFs
• Please Contact a Member of the Area Redevelopment Staff for a TIF Projec
Application
Active TIF Districts
http://www.dallas-ecodev.org/area_redevelopment.html 3/15/2010
District Annual
Name Map Area Plan Marketi
Number Report
4 Cedars
5 City Center
2 CityPlace Area
16 Davis Garden
12 Deep Ellum
8 Design District
11 Downtown Connection
6 Farmers Market
15 Fort Worth Avenue
13 Grand Park South
17 Maple-Mockingbird
3 Oak Cliff Gateway
14 Skillman Corridor
7 Sports Arena
10 Southwestern Medical
TOD
18
View Showcase Presentation
9 Vickery Meadow
PIDs
Public improvement districts (PIDs) are special assessment areas created at the reque
the property owners in the district. These owners pay a supplemental assessment with
taxes, which the PID uses for services above and beyond existing City services.
assessment allows each PID to have its own work program, which may consist of eli
activities such as marketing the area, providing additional security, landscaping
lighting, street cleaning, and cultural/recreational improvements.
The City currently has 8 PID Districts
•
Chapter 372 of Local Government Code — PIDs
•
City of Dallas PID Policy, amended June 2008
•
2009 PID District Overview
Active PID Districts

District
Name Map
Number
1 Dallas Downtown District (DID)
5 Deep Ellum District
7 Lake Highlands District
8 Oak Lawn-Hi Line
4 Prestonwood District
6 South Side District
2 Uptown District
3 Vickery Meadow District
Area Redevelopment Staff (TIFs/PIDs)

Name Phone
(214) 67
Karl Stundins Area Redevelopment Program Manager
1690
Telemachus (214) 67
Grand Park South, Davis Garden, Oak Cliff Gateway; Uptown PID
Evans 8042
Retail Coordinator; Deep Ellum TIF; Deep Ellum PID; Downtown (214) 67
Jim Greenwalt
Retail Program 9824
Downtown Connection, City Center TIF Districts; Downtown (214) 67
Bryan Haywood
Improvement District (DID); Downtown Special Projects 1691
Design District, Skillman Corridor, TOD TIF Districts; Lake (214) 93
Sue Hounsel
Highlands PID, Oak Lawn-Hi Line PID 2848
Cityplace Area, Vickery Meadow, Maple-Mockingbird, Oak Cliff (214) 67
Tamara Leak
Gateway TIF Districts; Vickery Meadow PID 8043
State-Thomas, Farmers Market, Southwestern Medical TIF (214) 67
Vasavi Mallena
Districts; Prestonwood PID, New PIDs 8950
Cedars, Sports Arena, Fort Worth Avenue TIF Districts; (214) 67
Pam Veshia
Southside PID 9825
Jeremiah (214) 67
Downtown Business Retension Program
Quarles 8049
TIF/PID accounting, financial statements and payments and (214) 93
Sajid Safdar
billing 2850
Appendix 5.6
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Economic Development. October 2007
Downtown Connection
Appendix 5.7
City of Dallas
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING PROPOSED TIF DISTRICTS
Criteria Rating Factor
A. Financial Benefits
1. Total new taxes generated by the District 50 points max.

from all revenue sources exceed amount of (full points if within the term of the TIF; 10 fewer
taxes foregone - Direct monetary benefits to points for each 3 years without City payback)
all taxing jurisdictions exceeds public funds
invested during term of TIF District; Cash
benefits to the City exceeds City expenditures
2. Other taxing units participation 15 points max. (5 points for Dallas County and
DISD and 5 points for either DCCCD or Dallas
County Hospital District)
3. Comprehensive Review of Project Pro 20 points max.
Forma - including rental rates, land costs, site
analysis, construction costs, other sources of
funds and grants, operating expenses and rate
of return for the developer. Is there a financial
gap with initial projects?
4. A minimum of $15 million in new private 15 points max.
investment will occur within 3 years of
adoption of TIF District
Total Financial Points 100 points max.
B. Policy Benefits
1. Provides affordable housing 10 points max. (5 points for each 10% affordable
units). A minimum of 10% affordable housing is
required for each TIF District
2. Plan provides Urban Design Guidelines 10 points max.
and/or historic preservation guidelines, if
applicable
3. Provides preferential hiring for 5 points max.
neighborhood residents for new jobs created
4. Enhances public investments over $10 20 points max.
million made within last 5 years or expected
within the next 5 years (i.e. DART Light Rail
System, Trinity River, bond improvements)
5. Enhances core assets of City 25 points max.
6. Provides direct benefits to distressed areas 20 points max.
7. Adds park or green space or to City/County 5 points max.
Trail system and provides for ongoing
maintenance of these amenities
8. Complies with Fair Share Guidelines for 5 points max.
private investment.
Total Policy Points 100 points max.
C. Overall Benefits
Staff will not move forward on a proposed TIF District unless both the financial
and policy benefit categories qualify for a minimum of 70 points each (140
points total)
Appendix 5.8
Appendix 5.9
Municipal Management Districts
Economic Development Committee

February 2, 2009
City of Dallas
Office of Economic Development
www.Dallas-EcoDev.org
Purpose
• Answer questions from last meeting
• Discuss open issues
• Recommend next steps
City of Dallas 2
Questions From Last Meeting :
Who is Eligible to Participate in MMD Decision
Making?
Board of Directors
• Initial Directors appointed by Legislature
– 9 Directors and 3 Ex Officio (non-voting)
• Staggered two and four year terms
• Eligibility of appointed Directors
– At least 18 years old, and
– Resident or owner of property who is also a registered voter in
District, or
– Owner of stock of a corporate owner of property in District, or
– Owner of a beneficial interest in Trust that owns property in District,
or
– An agent, employee or tenant of a person that owns property in
District
City of Dallas 3
Making? (cont’d)
Board of Directors
• Replacement Directors appointed to 4 year term by City Council
(Council also appoints to fill unexpired term)
• Ex Officio Directors: Assistant City Manager, Chief Financial Officer,
Economic Development Director of City
• Open Issue: Exemption of initial Directors from Statutory Term Limits
(maintain active involvement of stakeholders) MMD Board recommends
Directors, Council approves.
City of Dallas 4
Making? (cont’d)
Petitioning and Voting
• Ad Valorem Tax
– Tax is set by a vote of the residents in the District
– City wants at least 65% approval of residents in the District
– City also proposes Ad Valorem Tax be limited to industrial and
commercial properties (Cypress Waters Residential exception) for
public works and improvement projects at a maximum defined rate
– Applicants propose requiring a petition by owners of 65% or more of
assessed property value or 65% or more of surface area of the
District to initiate election and approval by a majority of eligible
voters in District
City of Dallas 5
Making? (cont’d)
• Assessments
– Governed by Chapters 372 and 375 of local government code
– Similar to PID process and tied to property benefit analysis
– Commercial property only (INCAP, Trinity River West)
– City wants approval by owners of 65% or more of assessed property
value or 65% or more of surface area of District
– Assessment creates a property lien similar to Ad Valorem Taxes
City of Dallas 6
Making? (cont’d)
• Borrowing Money
– District may issue or execute Bonds, Notes, Credit Agreements, or
other obligations
– Must be secured by and payable from combination of Ad Valorem
Taxes, Assessments or other District revenue
– City wants prior approval of issuance of all financial obligations and
terms (including Principal Amount, Interest Rate, Redemption
Provisions, etc.)
– Applicants agree with consent requirement, but seek the ability to
set terms of the debt. Will agree to full disclosure prior to debt sale.
City of Dallas 7
Can the District Boundaries Change? If so, how?
• Board may add or remove territory
• However, must be approved by:
– City Council
– Owners of territory being added or removed
• No removal of area, if debt obligations supported by Ad Valorem Taxes
or Assessments levied on territory are outstanding
City of Dallas 8
What Happens if the District Goes Bankrupt?
• Tax Foreclosure on liened properties
• City may not dissolve District until outstanding indebtedness or
contractual obligations have been repaid, discharged or City assumes
obligation to pay from lawfully available revenues
City of Dallas 9
How Can the City Exercise Control?
Creation of District
• Memorandum of understanding with applicants
• Creating legislation
• Board Composition
Issuance of Debt
• City approval of issuance of all financial obligations
• Higher standards of consent to levy Ad Valorem Taxes, Assessments
and Impact Fees that support debt issuance
City of Dallas 10
How Can the City Exercise Control? (cont’d)
Execution of Development Agreements
• Creating legislation suspends powers of District to issue/create debt or
impose taxes/assessments until a Development Agreement is executed
– Covers plans and financing of Public Infrastructure
– Must include all elements of development including maintenance
and ownership of completed infrastructures
• City and TIF Board can contract with MMD/Grant funds from TIF to
MMD for authorized purposes
• Delineation of permitted services and projects
• Clear definition of rule making and when City rules prevail
City of Dallas 11
Creating Legislation: Open Issues
• Chapter 380 Grants and their use for Public Expenditures
• Exemption for initial Directors, allowing key stakeholders to continue to
serve on the Board after initial term
• Supplemental Security Services
• Regulatory issues and rule making
• Salary Cap for an Executive Director
• Constitutional issues concerning the 65% voter approval requirement
• Level of City Council approval required for issuance of all financial
obligations
• Funding eligibility issues related to Waste Water Projects and
Environmental Expenditures
City of Dallas 12
Recommended Next Steps
• Authorization by Economic Development Committee for Office of
Economic Development and City Attorney’s Office to finalize
negotiations on Draft Legislation to create three Municipal
Management Districts ( Trinity River West, North Oak Cliff, Cypress
Waters)
• Draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with each MMD
applicant that specifically references agreed upon Draft Legislation as
the basis for the City Council Consent Resolution
• Draft Resolution consenting to creation of three Municipal Management
Districts for Council consideration on February 11, 2009
City of Dallas 13
City of Dallas 14
City of Dallas 15
City of Dallas 16
Appendix 5.10
City of Dallas | Economic Development | Community Development Block Grant Page 1 of 1
OED HOME CORPORATE REDEVELOPMENT SMALL BUSINESS DATA & RESEARCH CONTACTS
CONTACTS
Francisco Carrillo
Community Development Block Grant
Send E-mail | View Map Community Development Block Grant (Entitlement Funds from the U.S. Departmen
Office of Economic Housing and Urban Development Program Funds). Help to create an environment
Development recognized the critical role of quality of life for all citizens of Dallas.
1500 Marilla Street, 5C South
Dallas, TX 75201
The primary objective of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is
(214) 670-1863
development of viable urban communities” accomplished “by providing decent housing
a suitable living environment and expanding economic opportunities,”. While the benefi
DEPARTMENTS
such activities can be derived by other citizens, either directly or indirectly, the focu
Small Business Main the program is principally for persons of low and moderate income. Any eligible act
Business Assistance Center may be financed in whole or in part with Community Development funds only
accomplishes one of the following Community Development Block Grant Nati
Community Development Objectives.
Block Grant
Minority and Women
1. Benefits low and moderate income families;
Owned Enterprises
Southern Dallas
2. Aids in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight;
Development 3. Meets an urgent need.
Corporation
S. Dallas/Fair Park
Neighborhood Dev. Fund
Staff Directory
http://www.dallas-ecodev.org/community_development_block_grant.html 3/17/2010
Appendix 5.11
190
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Median Income are eligible for
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The Census data did not originate at the City of Dallas.

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CD Eligible Census
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Data Source:
Roads; City Limits; Lakes - City of Dallas Public Works GIS Division
Census Block Groups & Tracts - North Central Texas Council of Governments Highways
CDBG Categories - Office of Financial Service
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Community Development Division Council Districts
This data is believed to be correct, but its accuracy cannot be
guaranteed. It is the users' responsibility to confirm the accuracy
of this data. Please contact the original creators of this data for CDBG EligibleTracts
questions pertaining to its use. Information about this data can be
viewed in the metadata file associated with it. If you have any
questions please contact the City of Dallas Infrastructure and
CD Eligible Block Group
Management/GIS Division
2000 Census tracts
Thursday, December 10, 2009 9:45:07 AM
File Location: U:\FinancialServices\20091208_1068_CDBG_Whitmire\CDBG_Elig_Areas_120809B.mxd
Projected coordinate system name: Prepared By: Kevin S. Burns
Property of: City of Dallas Enterprise GIS
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Geographic coordinate system name: GCS_North_American_1983
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0015.04 0053.00 0084.00 0101.01 0123.02 0005.003 0061.003 0108.023 0127.022
0020.00 0055.00 0085.00 0101.02 0127.01 0006.012 0062.001 0108.024 0128.001
0021.00 0056.00 0086.03 0102.00 0164.08 0006.013 0062.003 0108.035 0128.006
0024.00 0057.00 0086.04 0104.00 0165.02 0006.014 0062.004 0108.036 0128.007
0025.00 0059.01 0087.01 0106.01 0166.05 0006.034 0062.005 0109.022 0129.001
0027.01 0059.02 0087.03 0106.02 0166.07 0006.035 0071.021 0110.012 0130.053
0027.02 0060.01 0087.04 0107.01 0167.01 0007.022 0071.022 0110.013 0130.054
0029.00 0060.02 0087.05 0107.03 0169.01 0010.022 0071.023 0111.031 0130.061
0033.00 0063.01 0088.01 0107.04 0170.03 0010.023 0071.024 0111.032 0130.063
0034.00 0063.02 0088.02 0108.01 0170.04 0011.015 0071.025 0112.001 0130.091
0035.00 0064.00 0089.00 0109.01 0171.02 0012.021 0078.042 0112.002 0131.032
0037.00 0065.01 0090.00 0111.04 0180.01 0012.023 0078.043 0112.004 0131.033
0038.00 0065.02 0091.01 0111.05 0181.26 0012.032 0078.051 0113.003 0136.091
0039.01 0067.00 0091.03 0114.01 0185.04 0013.013 0078.093 0116.021 0136.132
0039.02 0068.00 0091.04 0114.02 0192.08 0013.021 0078.101 0116.022 0136.143
0040.00 0069.00 0091.05 0115.00 0192.09 0013.022 0078.102 0116.023 0136.151
0041.00 0072.01 0092.01 0116.01 0216.06 0013.024 0078.103 0116.024 0136.162
0042.02 0072.02 0092.02 0117.01 0014.003 0078.134 0119.001 0165.012
0014.004 0078.135 0119.002 0165.013
0016.001 0079.024 0119.003 0165.112
0016.002 0079.031 0122.045 0167.031
0016.003 0079.055 0122.061 0170.014
0022.001 0079.072 0122.071 0171.012
0022.003 0082.002 0122.073 0176.032
0042.012 0082.004 0122.092 0179.002
0042.013 0094.012 0122.112 0185.031
0042.014 0096.042 0122.113 0190.162
0042.015 0096.053 0124.001 0190.163
0045.001 0096.054 0124.002 0190.191
0045.002 0096.081 0125.001 0190.192
0045.004 0097.012 0125.003 0190.342
0046.001 0098.032 0125.004
Appendix 5.12
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People Helping People Program
Since 1985, the People Helping People Program (PHP) has been assisting
62+ years of age or disabled homeowners with minor exterior home repairs.
Repairs include replacing rotted wood, scraping and painting,
rebuilding/replacing steps, handrails, porches, demolishing small structures
and removing open storage from yards.
Housing/Community CONTACT
Services Home How to qualify? INFORMATION
HOUSING PROGRAMS • Be 62+ years of age or disabled as defined by Social Security City of Dallas
Housing Development or Veterans Administration (No age limitation in People Helping People
Neighborhood Investment Program-N.I.P. areas) 4607 Lancaster Rd.
Development
• Own and occupy home for more than two years Dallas, Texas 75216
CHDO/CBDO
Homebuyer Assistance • Live within the city limits of Dallas Phone: 214-670-7320
• Meet low-income guidelines: at or below 50% of the area median Fax: 214-670-1960
Home Repair
income citywide (at or below 80% of the area median income Program Manager:
Homeless Prevention and in N.I.P. areas) Dilip Shah
Rapid Re-Housing
• No delinquent taxes or must have a deferral for payment in place
Land Acquisition / or are current on payment plan for payment of delinquent taxes
Land Bank • Provide copies of required documents for proof of ownership,
Neighborhood Planning & income, and identification
Development Division
All services are provided at NO COST to the homeowner and no liens
People Helping People
are attached to the property. The PHP program is funded by
Program
Community
Weatherization Assistance Development Block Grant (CDBG).
Contact Us
How the process works: Weatherization
FAQs Assistance Program
An application is completed by the homeowner either by phone or mailed in
Functions to the PHP office. The application is then processed and assigned to a
COMMUNITY SERVICES
coordinator, who will contact the homeowner to schedule an initial home
visit. Once the home visit is conducted, all the required documents are
Community Centers received and it is determined that homeowner qualifies for the program, an
Martin Luther King, Jr. inspection will be completed by an inspector to determine if the home is
Community Center appropriate for PHP volunteer assistance. If the home is deemed
appropriate for PHP volunteer services, there is a waiting process. The
West DallasMultipurpose average wait for assistance varies.
Community Center
Child Care Services People Helping People Program Application (Application for download,
Adobe PDF)
Homeless Services
Crisis Assistance
Project Reconnect Volunteer Information
Senior Services Volunteer recruitment is a year-round process at PHP. Any organization
looking to coordinate a team project will find that once involved, it is a highly
Women, Infants, & Children
rewarding experience and one that merits their return year after year. All
(WIC)
interested volunteer organizations must complete an application. This will
FAQs provide PHP with basic knowledge about the group’s skills and assist in
matching them with a project at the appropriate level.
Volunteer groups provide all the tools and labor necessary to complete the
project selected. Projects typically require 15-20 volunteers and 8-10 hours
to complete. Small projects for youth groups are also available. Youth
(under age 18) groups require 1 adult to 5 youth ratio. Recommended
minimum age is 13. Let PHP help create a project just for your
organization!
Volunteer Application Form (Application for download, Adobe PDF)

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GARLAND ROADVISION STUDY

Darrell Wood - Eastwood HOA Kenneth Powers, PE

Gerry Worrall - YMCA @ White Rock Meeting Facilities

BEGINNING THE PROJECT

Garland Road Vision Advisory Committee

Garland Road Vision

PROJECT GOALS + OBJECTIVES

To enhance operational function and aesthetic character along the Garland

To encourage resident and stakeholder participation in the visioning process

To achieve a vision based upon the consensus of the communities along

Figure 1.1 Project Goals and Objectives

Project Study Area

Key Features of the Corridor

Figure 1.2 Project Study Area

Community Engagement Process

Public Engagement Events

150 participants progressed through a series of stations intended to provide background on

Stakeholder Workshop – The stakeholder workshop-design charrette was an all-day event

study area was approximately 29,000 25.0%

older, compared to 8.6% citywide. Garland Road Corridor City of Dallas

Population Distribution, Selected Age Groups

population in the corridor is between 45 and 19 and under 29.4% 24.7%

Governments, U.S. Census Bureau 75 to 84 3.0% 4.9%

2009 stakeholder workshop and public

Ethnicity + Household Demographics

PARKS + OPEN SPACE

Parks, Open Space + Natural Features

Existing Land Use

Figure 2.3 (Top) Existing Commercial Uses

Recent Development Trends

Existing Land Use

GR AND AVE ANDO WAY

Source: The City of Dallas

POP NEY R EVANGELINE WAY

DR KILARNEY DR WHITEHAVEN DR E FLAM PKW

ATH LONE TREE LN N TON LAN

EXIT 11B EXIT 11B

EXIT 11B EXIT 11B

- Analysis NOVEMBER 2010 | 17

GR AND AVE AN DO WAY

Detached Transportation Utility Light Industrial/Warehouse Vacant

ULA RIVEPENINSULA DALR TH

W NEY EVANGELINE WAY

LONE TREE LN N TON LAN

EXIT 11B EXIT 11B

GARLAND RD LOCHMOND CIR GA S

EXIT 11B EXIT 11B63

Parcel Ownership Patterns

GR AND AVE ANDO WAY

WAY SAN FERNANDO WAY LS PL

OAK WOOD BLVD

Source: The City of Dallas

AYN SIL ISSA

POP EVANGELINE WAY

DR KILARNEY DR WHITEHAVEN DR SI E PKW

LONE TREE LN N TON LAN

EXIT 11B EXIT 11B

LBJ FW LBJ FWY