Garland,
Texas - A Community Profile
Founded
in 1891, Garland has grown to a community
of approximately 222,432 residents,
making it the second
largest city in Dallas County, the tenth largest
in the state of Texas, and among
the 100 largest in the United States.
Garland encompasses 57 square miles
strategically located in the northeastern
portion of the Dallas/Fort Worth
metroplex. The city is best known
for its safe, affordable,
family environment, as well as its strong
industrial base.
 Garland citizens enjoy numerous amenities
including 68
parks; several softball,
soccer and swim centers; and a nationally
renowned golf course. Downtown Garland
offers residents and visitors a quaint
hometown environment for shopping
and dining, as well as evening entertainment.
Downtown is also the home of the
Granville
Arts Center and Plaza Theater,
which host numerous cultural activities
throughout the year, and the Nicholson
Memorial Library, the main branch
of the City’s
library system.
While over 100 years old, Garland
continues to be a progressive and
growing community. Of Garland's 57
square miles of land area, approximately
90% has been developed. The City
has made significant efforts to ensure
that high quality
development continues
through 2012, when Garland is expected
to reach build-out. Included in this
development is the new Firewheel
Town Center, a premier shopping destination,
and other retail and office development
along the S.H. I90 corridor.
Garland's economic and industrial
base is composed of over 5,000
businesses operating within the community.
Major industries
include:
- Electronics-related manufacturing
- Metal fabrication
- Paints and chemicals and
- Food processing
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Business
companies
include:
- Raytheon
- Sears
- Software Spectrum
- Litton
- Kraft
- Valspar and more
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 Extensive planning and preparation
by City-owned
and operated utilities have made Garland uniquely suited
to accommodate continued economic
growth. City-owned utilities include
electric
power, water, and wastewater
treatment. In addition, the City
has permitted landfill space capable
of carrying the city to approximately
2040.
Garland is truly a unique
community that has prepared for and embraced
the future while staying rooted in
its proud traditions of community
spirit and dedication to sustaining
a family-friendly environment.
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