Garland is planning a major redevelopment of its Lake Ray Hubbard shoreline, with a proposal that could add over $1 billion in taxable value to the city across several decades. The 820-acre site, located at the intersection of Interstate 30 and State Highway 190, is set to be transformed into a series of mixed-use districts.
City staff recently presented the “Setting Sail: South Garland Lakeside Area Plan” to the Garland Plan Commission. The commission voted to move the plan forward, scheduling a briefing with the City Council for December 1 and a vote on December 16. If approved, city staff will begin rezoning efforts for the area.
The plan divides the peninsula-shaped site into five districts, each with its own development focus. Planning director Nabila Nur noted that part of the effort is tied to the anticipated extension of President George Bush Turnpike, which may remove some existing businesses and create new opportunities for redevelopment.
According to city officials, “Officials estimate the full buildout could stretch 30 to 50 years.”
Zion Point is planned as an initial focal area featuring new residential options and future retail and commercial spaces. This district alone could add approximately $236 million in taxable value. North Point is slated for a lakefront commercial strip with improved access to I-30 and Marvin Loving Road, potentially generating about $114 million in value.
South Point would serve as a town-center style subdistrict with an estimated $254 million in potential value. Windsurf Bay’s future depends on how it adapts to changes from the turnpike extension; it could remain unchanged or develop into a recreation-focused district with residential and educational facilities, contributing up to $307 million in value. Locust Grove may see mobility improvements and higher-density development, adding around $103 million.
This project is part of broader redevelopment initiatives in Garland. Earlier this year, city council rezoned 317 acres north of Interstate 635 for another dense mixed-use community. A planned partnership between Garland and Atlético Dallas for a $71 million soccer complex was canceled by the city in September.
