There are many new retail developments of interest to GEDP Members. Walgreens is coming to Garland. Three facilities are scheduled to open in January, March, and June in various parts of the city. Ironworks Furniture recently opened at Jupiter and Kingsley. Lowes started construction on a new site on SH 190 too with a summer 1999 opening date.
Garland is home to two new hotels.
Ramada will open a new hotel on Northwest HW and Days Inn is currently finishing construction on a new facility on Garland Road across from the Hypermart. The corner at Jupiter and Buckingham is also the site for a brand new Community Credit Union . Revaitalization efforts will by spearheaded by the Main Street Garland Organization. Due to the designation, Main Street Garland and downtown retailers will receive technical support that includes architectural assistance for building owners, business consultation, training for local Main Street Board Members, marketing promotions, and overall economic redevelopment assistance. Thus far, Main Street Garland has already organized a host of social and cultural events, established multiple committees, printed a host of marketing materials, and established the groundwork for a low-interest loan fund pool yet to be capitalized.