Management Districts

Municipal Management Districts or “Improvement Districts” or “MMDs” ("Management Districts") have been used since the 1980's as a means to allow commercial property owners to work together to supplement City and County services and improvements. Property owners identify common problems and issues in their area and use their Management District to implement solutions to those problems. Management Districts are used in three distinct contexts: 1) To support existing major activity centers, 2) to promote neighborhood revitalization, and 3) to support raw land development. Management Districts typically focus their resources on enhancing security and public safety, beautifying the local environment with streetscape, parks, greenbelts and landscaping; recruiting and retaining businesses for the community; and enhancing mobility and reducing traffic congestion. These areas come into existence via legislation and are monitored by the TCEQ. Orders adding or excluding land affect the boundary for any given year.