Furst Ranch aims to develop west Flower Mound From the cover
The overview
Furst Ranch development 1991 First land purchase
Furst Ranch land acquisition began in the early 1990s and full buildout for the mixed-use development is not expected until at least 2045.
The vision for Furst Ranch began to take shape back in 1991 with the purchase of 55 acres of land in Bartonville by Furst. After 28 land acquisitions over the years, the land ballooned to more than 2,300 acres, including parts of Argyle and Bartonville. Furst Ranch will have up to 3,000 single-family homes, up to 6,000 multi-family units with up to 1,000 being age-restricted dwellings, as previously reported by Community Impact . The project will also include more than 404 acres of park land, trails and open space. Upon completion, a third of the town’s park land will be in Furst Ranch. “We’ll have a fabulous park and trail system for both walking and biking that’ll create a sense of community,” Furst said. “It’ll be a health and wellness place.” Furst Ranch’s proposed development also includes space for corporate campuses, an elementary and middle school, retail, restaurants, entertainment, and o ce uses. One of the challenges to bringing all of these services and amenities to the west side of town will be establishing the needed infrastructure to support future residents and businesses at Furst Ranch, Lexin Murphy, director of development services for the town, said in an email. In 2023, the Flower Mound Town Council approved a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone for the west side to help pay for needed infrastructure, such as the proposed roads, sidewalks, and water and sewer lines. Furst said it became apparent after a while that all of this land was a chance to create an “example of excellence,” particularly in west Flower Mound.
SMOOT LN.
Phase 4
2000
Final land purchase
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Town land use plan designates
Phase 2
Furst Ranch property as mixed-use
Phase 1
2013
Phase 3
Rezoning approved of Furst Ranch property
2022 2024 2026
Initial phase of Furst Ranch begins Home construction set to begin
DUNHAM RD.
404 acres of parks, trails and open space 3,000 single-family homes 5,000 multifamily homes
2038
First 1,000 homes complete
1,000 senior housing units 2 potential Argyle ISD schools
Projected project built out 2045-2065
2045
SOURCE: FURST RANCH COMMUNITY IMPACT
Diving deeper
Chamber of Commerce, said in an email that Furst Ranch is a signi cant opportunity for the town. “This project will bring a dynamic mix of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces that will enhance the local economy, attract new businesses, and create jobs, contributing to a vibrant community life,” Walker said. Many people who live in Flower Mound travel outside of town for work. Furst said the jobs the ranch will provide could be an opportunity to change that. “We’re at the very front end of talking to retail clients that want to reside at Furst Ranch and we have a big initiative to accomplish that,” Furst said.
Victoria Wilson, a consultant with TIP Strate- gies, said at an October town council meeting that Furst Ranch could boost economic development opportunities in Flower Mound. “You have an opportunity to market Furst Ranch to employers speci cally in your target sectors and professional services, for example, to occupy o ce space in the district and really feed that day- time tra c within the community,” Wilson said. The town already has a robust economy, Murphy said, but the west side of town should be developed so that all residents of Flower Mound continue to enjoy the quality of life that the town is known for. Lori Walker, president of the Flower Mound
A trail network within Furst Ranch will provide an amenity to residents. (Rendering courtesy of McAdams)
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