CITY & COUNTY
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Coppell chooses Mike Garza as new director of public works
Lewisville council prioritizes future development
SETTING GOALS The Lewisville City Council named several long-term plans as priorities.
Encourage and facilitate a ordable housing Provide park access within a 10-minute walk of residents Advance internal goals related to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion Continue development of the Lake District/Northern Gateway
BY DESTINE GIBSON
involved in several projects, such as the water system redundancy project,
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COPPELL Mike Garza has o - cially been named the new public works director for Coppell, city o cials said in a release in March. The hiring marks yet another internal personnel move, as Garza replaces Kent Collins, who began his tenure as deputy city manager Jan. 28. Garza previously served as the city’s assistant public works director. “I’m excited for this new role and the opportunity to continue leading the public works depart- ment,” Garza said in a statement. “I look forward to developing our team to help provide the best service to our residents and taking on any challenges ahead.” Garza has been employed by the city of Coppell since 2007, according to the release. During his 16-year tenure, he has been
LEWISVILLE City Council set pri- orities for the upcoming year during its March retreat, including focusing on Music City Mall’s redevelopment, Business 121 corridor planning and Old Town development. For Old Town, council said goals include expanded residential own- ership, a brewery, an expansion of the existing distillery and a small grocer. Park developments include a small park along Mill Street and the conversion of Old Town Aquatic Park into a splash park. Concerning Business 121, the city will develop a plan for revitalizing the corridor from the Convergence Park o ce complex in the south to Sam Rayburn Tollway in the east with the goal of creating an attractive, wel- coming and safe environment for
managing the reconstruction of Freeport Parkway and Belt Line Road, and implementing a new asset management work order system, which allows infrastructure to be repaired more e ciently, according to city representatives. He also previously worked for the Texas Department of Transportation. Garza holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineer- ing from The University of Texas at Arlington and is a licensed professional engineer. Mike Garza
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residents, businesses, visitors and commuters, o cials said. For the mall, the city will facili- tate discussions between property owners and potential developers interested in the redevelopment of property. A master-plan design for the mall area includes a uni ed mixed-use project that will provide new housing, business, entertainment, leisure and open space opportunities.
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