Garland, TX
Municipality in Texas
United States
Garland, TX improved government efficiency by automating manual processes with SharePoint
The City of Garland automated and simplified many of its manual processes using Microsoft's SharePoint. Various city departments now use the SharePoint software to create workflows, manage time-off requests, track equipment purchases, submit budget requests, communicate from home offices, etc. The city benefits from over 300 workflows, built by citizen programmers and developers using SharePoint, without having to go through the IT department.
Garland, TX
United States
Garland, TX opens digital pipeline for public comments on zoning decisions with GarlandPlanning.org
The online portal lists all pending decisions before the planning commission and city council on an Active Zoning Cases map. Users can read about the proposed building project or variance request in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Clicking a green flag on the case page opens a form allowing public comment for council consideration. City planning staff also added QR codes to on-site notices that connect mobile phones to GarlandPlanning.org.
Garland, TX
United States