The council worked so hard with us on the taxing district that they really know where we're going and what we're trying to do.

The original piece of property was put together by my grandfather as a weekend place.

This approval clears the way for us to begin construction on what will become one of the premier mixed-use developments in the nation. The ability to include lofts, condominiums and other residential options within the Garden District guarantees that, as the city said, this will be unlike anything that currently exists in Allen. Everyone is exited about its potential.

It passed really easily because there was so much work done ahead of time. It took a huge amount of work to get it this successful. That's a testament to all the hard work.

The really exciting part is that it's going to be a mixed use development - the first in Allen. That's pretty exciting for a suburban community.

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