Frisco breaks ground on massive new development 'The Mix'
FRISCO, Texas - Work begins on Thursday on another massive development in Frisco.
The Mix
What we know:
The Mix is a $3 billion, 112-acre project near Dallas Parkway and Lebanon Road.
People who are familiar with the area know it was supposed to be developed a couple of years ago. But it sat empty and became an eyesore.
Now, new developers are taking over and starting the first phase of construction on 28 acres.
It will have retail and office space, a high-end grocery store, two hotels, a medical office, urban living units, and part of a park that will be the center of the development.
The groundbreaking for The Mix happens at 4 p.m.
Big picture view:
Frisco is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. It’s population has grown by 500% over the past 20 years.
Future Development
What's next:
Frisco is expecting lots of development over the next five years.
The city is already known for The Star, where the Dallas Cowboys practice.
Coming soon, the Fields West project will include upscale retail, living, and restaurants expected in late 2026.
And Firefly Park at Highway 380 and the tollway will include 40 acres of trails and mixed-use development.
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