Project Renewal is the name of the City of Mesquite’s long-term, strategic plan to re-build and re-invent itself, and to ensure that it will be a first-rate city for years to come. Approved by the Mesquite City Council in September 2007, Project Renewal was the City’s pro-active response to address several issues the city was facing as an inner-ring suburb in a large, metropolitan area. These challenges are not unique to Mesquite; they are occurring nationwide in communities throughout the country.
By addressing issues that impact the City’s image and its residents’ quality of life, Project Renewal will reposition the City, protect its future development opportunities and safeguard its status as a vibrant community in North Texas and the metroplex for years to come.
Over time, through careful planning, Project Renewal promises to bring changes that the citizens of Mesquite want and deserve. With an eye focused on continual improvement, this unique partnership between the City and school district is committed to providing excellent educational options, to revitalizing older neighborhoods, and attracting new development projects that improve and increase the City’s employment opportunities and tax base.
Project Renewal is well on its way, and new developments are already in the works. Since its inception last September, the City of Mesquite has already attracted approximately $92 million in proposed new development (including Peachtree Towne Center and a new SuperTarget that features the chain’s new design and promises to be one of the largest in the country). The City has also made significant strides in improving its infrastructure, addressing major projects such as improvements to I-635 (scheduled for completion in Spring 2009) and a new bridge at Tripp Road, along with several sidewalk and driveway projects benefiting various neighborhoods.
One of Project Renewal’s key components is the adoption of new zoning for "city gateways." In December 2007, the city council approved new land development policies for areas that are identified as being both attractive for development and exposed to a high number of commuters.
These designated “gateways” include the former Big Town Mall site and the area located near Northwest Drive and IH-30. With the help of developers, the city hopes to transform these sites into exciting new developments with a strong visual impact that enhances the City’s image and showcases its Real.Texas.Flavor.
Recognizing that this is a critical time in the City’s history, the 
