high-quality job creation and long-term economic diversification. One possible land use that is being explored is data centers, which are growing in need and desire within the United States. Seagoville has proactively approved zoning in the City allowing data center uses. While these projects often move slowly due to due diligence and infrastructure requirements, city leadership describes growing interest from the data center community as a major potential catalyst on the horizon, and city leadership views landing the right partner as a defining opportunity. Underlying all of it is a leadership philosophy that the mayor describes as collaborative and unified— city council, staff, the EDC, and the Chamber working hand in hand, not in competition, with the single objective of strengthening Seagoville for current and future residents. For a community that still values waving to neighbors and keeping a small-town feel, Seagoville is demonstrating that modern growth can be both ambitious and grounded—and that the best boom towns are the ones that grow smart. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n C&M Concrete chris@concretepaving.net C&M Concrete has over 25 years of experience serving municipalities and developers in both Dallas and Kaufman counties. With Inter-Local Agreements in place, it’s easy to do business with us! In addition to repairing and replacing concrete, we offer underground utilities, soil stabilization, and earthwork services. LOOKING AHEAD: COORDINATED GROWTH, STRONGER ENGAGEMENT, AND DIVERSIFICATION Over the next 18 to 24 months, Seagoville expects to remain in a period of high activity. Downtown will continue to build around new restaurant anchors. Residential growth will expand through masterplanned communities and additional multifamily options. Industrial recruitment will accelerate along the Environmental Way, with particular attention to 76 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 01
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