Garland member proposes citywide ‘Adopt-a-Street’ program to formalize resident and business cleanups

Sharanda Green, District 8, proposed expanding an Adopt-a-Highway-style program into a citywide Adopt-a-Street program that would let both residents and businesses sponsor specific streets or blocks and receive signage and recognition.

Green told the Garland Beautification Advisory Board that the idea is modeled on the existing TxDOT Adopt-a-Highway concept but adapted so “the Jones family can actually adopt their street.” She said the program could include tiers of participation—where some sponsors pay for signage and supplies and higher-level packages could include volunteer teams…