Economic-development update: downtown strategy, Lakeview projects and staffing needs discussed

Mar 2, 2026

At a March 2 Rowlett City work session, economic-development presenter Mylan Wen outlined downtown placemaking, the Lakeview/Jackson Shaw project, vacancy and ROI analysis and urged bolstering staff. Council discussed adding two positions and acquiring parcel-analysis software, but took no formal action.

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Mylan Wen, introduced as the evening's presenter, told the Rowlett City Council on March 2 that the city’s economic-development office is focused on business retention, recruitment and facilitating development across departments to support job growth and a resilient local economy.

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