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Projects in Grand Prairie, Texas

Below are the "shovel-ready" projects for which this city submitted in the 2008 U.S. Conference of Mayors report. You can click on a project to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the project and vote on whether you believe it is critical or not.

The total cost of all the projects submitted by Grand Prairie is $115,076,550

Description City State Jobs Cost Program Type Vote Ratio
Widened Lakeridge Parkway from 4 lanes to 6 lanes between Joe Pool Lake and Great Southwest Parkway Grand Prairie TX 90 $7,930,000 Streets/Roads 4
Construct a new 4 lane road between State Highway 360 and Lakeridge Parkway. Grand Prairie TX 90 $7,100,000 Streets/Roads 2
Construct a 5 lane roadway that intersects Interstate Highway 30 at Bagdad and Gifford. Grand Prairie TX 50 $4,000,000 Streets/Roads -8
Repair embankment on Lakeridge Parkway at Joe Pool Lake. Grand Prairie TX 50 $3,600,000 Streets/Roads 0
Extend January Lane from Dallas Street to State highway 161. This will be a 4 lane road. Grand Prairie TX 40 $3,100,000 Streets/Roads -7
Reconstruction of Camp Wisdom Road Paving from Robinson to Carrier Parkway from two lane to Four lanes. Grand Prairie TX 45 $3,100,000 Streets/Roads 12
Reconstruction of Freetown Road from Corn Valley to Carrier Parkway. This would change it from a two lane asphalt road to a three lane concrete paved road. Grand Prairie TX 45 $3,100,000 Streets/Roads -1
Install South Sector of Grand Prairie Wastewater System. This wastewater system will allow the development of over 5000 acres in the City South of Joe Pool Lake. Over 9100 homes are planned for this area. Grand Prairie TX 850 $9,709,550 Water -6
Provide Strom Drain and Wastewater main improvements along Nadine Lane from Matthew Road to Prairie Lane. Grand Prairie TX 20 $1,292,000 Water -1
Relocate Fire Station 7 to provide for quicker response times for those citizens and businesses located south of Camp Wisdom. Grand Prairie TX 25 $10,000,000 CDBG -10
Provide a new aquatic facility for the Dalworth community center. Grand Prairie TX 50 $7,500,000 CDBG -36
Build city wide trail link system to move 175,000 citizens to major event centers such as lakes, parks, librairies, downtown and schools. Grand Prairie TX 50 $5,500,000 CDBG -12
Construct an arboretum on historical city property. Grand Prairie TX 45 $5,000,000 CDBG -14
Purchase and convert empty downtown buildings space for artist sans while creating green space areas. Grand Prairie TX 50 $5,000,000 CDBG -27
Relocation of overhead utilities to be placed underground for the Uptown District Grand Prairie TX 75 $4,000,000 CDBG -5
Provide 6 buses to transport citizens to major recreation facilities in 27 mile long community serving 175,000 citizens. There is no current public transportation. Grand Prairie TX 50 $2,950,000 CDBG -2
Provide infrastructure improvements for a metropolitan park that needs additional park roads, picnic tables, boat ramps, camping facilities, cabins and fishing piers which will provide city dwellers closer access to these types of facilities. Grand Prairie TX 40 $2,500,000 CDBG -11
Provide an addition to the Dalworth neighborhood community center. The facility was built in the 1950's and is in dire need of expansion and renovation. Grand Prairie TX 50 $2,500,000 CDBG -8
Abatement of Asbestos from buildings on Main Street in the Uptown district Grand Prairie TX 50 $2,000,000 CDBG -6
Weatherizing & provide energy efficient windows, roofs and enclosures for the Uptown District Grand Prairie TX 100 $2,000,000 CDBG -2
Provide additional parks infrastructure to existing parks; such as disc golf, additional picnic tables, playground equipment, and other outdoor recreational facilities Grand Prairie TX 40 $1,850,000 CDBG -23
Construct a Public gathering and festival location on Main street Grand Prairie TX 50 $1,500,000 CDBG -14
Convert a vacant school into a municipal building Grand Prairie TX 50 $1,500,000 CDBG -9
Rebuild 2700 feet of dilapadated Main Street facades and signage to jumpstart the ongoing revitalization of the downtown area. The City of Grand Prairie currently is investing funds to rejuvenate this area to attract new merchants and jobs. Grand Prairie TX 150 $1,500,000 CDBG 0
Abatement of lead paint from buildings on Main street in the uptown District Grand Prairie TX 25 $1,000,000 CDBG -2
Street Light Replacement for the Uptown district Grand Prairie TX 25 $1,000,000 CDBG -3
Parking for Uptown Theater Grand Prairie TX 15 $850,000 CDBG -20
Provide job retraining for displaced workers in community facilities. Such topics for retraining could include the following: Horticulture, conference center operations, retail, landscape maintenance, youth center leadership, coaching, food and beverage Grand Prairie TX 60 $795,000 CDBG -7
Public space improvements & maintenance; add more lighting, complete sidewalk repair, install landscaping, irrigation, tree wells, park benches, receptacles Grand Prairie TX 12 $600,000 CDBG -5
Replacement and/or addition of canopies or awnings that will shade and promote pedestrian traffic in the Main Street Revitalization efforts Grand Prairie TX 20 $600,000 CDBG -4
Acquisition of land for parking for Main street businesses and artwork display for the Uptown district Grand Prairie TX 10 $500,000 CDBG -6
Provide directional signage for the Uptown District and for the entire city Grand Prairie TX 12 $500,000 CDBG -9
Landscape wall & provide irrigation that will buffer Main Street businesses from the railroad tracks Grand Prairie TX 15 $500,000 CDBG -7
Removal of pole signs in Uptown district. Grand Prairie TX 20 $500,000 CDBG -15
Expand sidewalks and provide ADA compliance to promote pedestrian traffic for Main Street Businesses Grand Prairie TX 10 $400,000 CDBG 4
Relocate overhead power transmission lines at Public Safety building and Adult Activity Center Grand Prairie TX 25 $6,000,000 Energy -5
Provide a Energy Efficient Building System for City Buildings which are currently not on this system. Grand Prairie TX 25 $2,000,000 Energy -2
Installation of landscaping and trail system surrounding the new Public Safety Building Grand Prairie TX 20 $1,250,000 Public Safety -18
Installation of new gaslines for the new Public Safety building. Grand Prairie TX 12 $350,000 Public Safety -3