Just minutes from Dallas in fast-growing North Texas, Garland is the 13th largest city in Texas and a mature, established city primed and ready for what’s next. We offer rare infill and redevelopment sites in an established market with the infrastructure, scale and momentum to move now.
Garland is reimagining key districts and corridors, with the resurgence of a vibrant Downtown serving as a playbook of possibility in Garland’s next chapter. With City-owned utilities, strong infrastructure and a team that knows how to get deals done, Garland is open for business for quality commercial, vertical multifamily, mixed-use, data centers, advanced manufacturing and a lifestyle hotel with potential convention center.
Business-Friendly Environment
Garland offers a business-friendly, concierge-style approach to economic development, helping developers and businesses navigate planning, permitting and expansion with clarity and speed.
Businesses can access flexible financing, grants, incentives, training programs and expert advice — ensuring entrepreneurs and companies have practical guidance and support at every stage.
Hands-on guidance from start-up to expansion
Streamlined permitting support
Access to expert staff
Competitive Incentives
Garland offers a business-friendly, concierge-style approach to economic development, helping developers and businesses navigate planning, permitting and expansion with clarity and speed.
Businesses in Garland have the opportunity to capitalize on competitive incentives and expert guidance. From tax rebates and fee waivers to redevelopment grants and infrastructure support, the City works closely with each project from the start. Businesses can also take advantage of state programs like the Texas Enterprise Fund, Enterprise Zone tax refunds and workforce training grants, often combining them with local incentives for even greater impact.
Tailored incentive tools
Façade improvement program
Local and state programs
Workforce and Labor Shed
Garland offers access to one of North Texas’ largest and most established manufacturing and industrial labor pools, supported by a strong education and training network.
A skilled, job-ready workforce, supported by a strong education network and industry-focused training programs, meets the needs of businesses in Garland. Partnering with more than 300 manufacturers, the City connects companies with talent through career pathways, certifications and customized training, helping businesses grow and succeed.
One of Texas’ largest manufacturing talent pools
Career-focused education pipeline
Industry-aligned training programs
Strong employer partnerships
Great Quality of Life
Garland offers a welcoming, well-rounded quality of life that blends community, culture and convenience. Residents enjoy diverse neighborhoods, strong schools, abundant parks and recreation, and easy access to healthcare and wellness. The city’s vibrant arts scene, cultural festivals and family-friendly events create a true sense of community, while ongoing reinvestment keeps Garland affordable, connected and a great place to live, work and grow.
Live music, theaters, festivals and museums
Diverse, connected communities
Quality schools, higher education and career pathways
Parks, trails and variety of recreational activities for all ages
Health care and wellness amenities
See why people love calling Garland home.