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Nov 16, 2009 6:04 pm US/Central
Committee Wants To Make Garland Road A Destination
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It's a Dallas street with an eclectic mix of businesses and homes, but now a group is hoping to give Garland Road a face lift.
The specific area being targeted is a 5-mile stretch of Garland Road, between Gaston and LBJ Freeway.
With the changes, the Garland Road Vision advisory committee is hoping Garland Road will become more of a destination for those looking to shop and go out to eat, instead of just a thoroughfare.
"It's a flower that can bloom very pretty," said business owner Bruce McShan.
McShan owns a flower shop. The business has been at the same location, on Garland Road, since his parents started the business in 1948. Back then it was a two-lane asphalt road. McShan has seen a lot of changes along Garland Road and soon, there could be more.
Garland Road Vision wants to make the area more cohesive, pedestrian friendly and beautiful.
"The idea is to make the drive from one end to the other a little more appealing," explained Gerry Worrall with Garland Road Vision. "But at the same time, encourage people to stop and utilize the businesses along the route."
The plans are still in the early stages.
The committee is seeking more input before taking the plans to the Dallas City Council next year.
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