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McKinney Edition VOLUME 9, ISSUE 9 DEC. 20, 2023JAN. 26, 2024

2023 Senior Living Guide

$1.58 million is estimated to go to McKinney in the rst 5 years of Denizen Hotel’s operations, per to city documents. The boutique-style hotel is expected to open in late 2024.

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Hotel tax revenue fuels infrastructure growth across McKinney

Visit McKinney Executive Director Aaron Werner said of the city’s hotel infrastructure. New hotel projects, including six that are cur- rently in development, could ll that gap and allow McKinney to better compete with neighboring cities for attracting tourists and hotel stays, Werner said.

Despite seeing increasing growth in both HOT collection and hotel stays, city ocials said McKin- ney’s hotel infrastructure is limiting opportunities for growing local tourism. “Last year, we had the highest occupancy of any of the Collin County cities, and so what that screams though is that we need more product,”

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

The city of McKinney brought in a record-high $2.9 million in hotel occupancy tax, or HOT, revenue in scal year 2022-23, which is an over 20% increase compared to the previous year, according to city documents.

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Also in this issue

Impacts: Medical City Women’s Hospital McKinney debuts (Page 7)

Government: Hotel, open space proposed for downtown (Page 11)

Development: New McKinney city hall reaches topping out (Page 16)

Business: Former educators open The Horse’s Axe (Page 27)

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4 Hashtag India The restaurant serves Indian street food such as kebabs. • Opened Nov. 23 • 3510 W. University Drive, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.hashtagindian.com 5 Freespirit Liquor Along with liquor, the store sells a variety of alcoholic beverages including beer, wine and mixers. • Opened Nov. 22 • 2761 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney • 214-548-5310

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6 Elements Massage The facility will offer several types of massages. • Opening Jan. 27 • 4800 W. University Drive, Ste. 103, McKinney • www.elementsmassage.com/mckinney 7 Cava The fast-casual restaurant offers customizable meals. • Opening second quarter of 2024 • 4010 W. University Drive, Ste. 200, McKinney • www.cava.com 8 Modera McKinney Ridge The apartment community will include 381 homes and amenities such as two swimming pools. • Opening fall 2024 • Northeast corner of Hardin Boulevard and County Road 164, McKinney • www.millcreekplaces.com

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2 Vibe Car Wash The car wash offers individual washes and memberships. • Opened early November

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Expansions

1 Dallas Premier Primary and Urgent Care The facility offers treatments for illnesses such as flu. • Opened Aug. 24 • 4987 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.dpuc.healthcare

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Expansion

Launch Entertainment The family entertainment brand is expanding into North Texas with a location expected to open in McKinney. • Location TBD • https://launchfamilyentertainment.com

In the news

10 Casey’s General Store The company purchased 22 Lone Star Food Stores including two locations in McKinney. • A 101 S. Central Expressway, McKinney; B 1815 N. Central Expressway, McKinney • www.caseys.com 11 Assistance Center of Collin County The nonprofit organization, which works to prevent homelessness and poverty, named Stephanie Robinson its new executive director on Oct. 28. • 900 18th St., Plano • www.assistancecenter.org 12 Planet Fitness An opening date for the gym is unknown, and construction is estimated to finish in July 2024, according to documents filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Closings

13 Indian Kitchen The restaurant offered a variety of Indian cuisine such as biryanis and curries. • Closed in September • 3905 W. University Drive, Ste. 400, McKinney • www.facebook.com/gotoindiankitchen 14 Hank’s Texas Grill The restaurant and music venue will close following a final event on New Year’s Eve. The restaurant originally

15 Medical City Women’s Hospital McKinney A new 24,000-square-foot dedicated women’s hospital expansion debuted Nov. 30. The $17 million facility will increase capacity and enhance services for mothers and babies. The hospital includes a 21-bed neonatal intensive care unit and 25 postpartum beds. • 4500 Medical Center Drive, McKinney • www.medicalcityhealthcare.com

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4 Zero Gradi The shop sells handcrafted pastries, authentic Italian gelato and premium coffee. • Opened Nov. 24 • 6651 Alma Road, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.zerogradi.com 5 Kung Fu Academy of North Texas Students are separated by age group and can learn a variety of martial arts disciplines. • Opened Nov. 27 • 500 N. Custer Road, Ste. 110, McKinney • www.kungfutx.com 6 Chepa’s Mexican Grill The restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine, including fajitas, enchiladas and tacos, among other dishes. • Opened Dec. 3 • 7500 Stacy Road, Ste. 150, McKinney • www.chepasmexicangrill.com 7 Mabel’s African Cuisine The restaurant offers authentic African food including appetizers, entrees and sides in an upscale dining setting. • Opened. Dec. 8 • 5200 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.facebook.com/mabelsafricancuisine

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8 Broken Yolk Cafe The restaurant will offer breakfast and brunch including omelets, pancakes and waffles, as well as lunch options. • Opening spring 2024 • 6651 Alma Road, Ste. 250, McKinney • www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com 9 3Natives The restaurant will offer acai bowls, smoothies and cold-pressed juices along with wraps and salads. • Opening January • 8710 W. University Drive, Ste. 125, McKinney • www.3natives.com

11 District 121 The $250 million project, which broke ground in 2021, includes an eight-story office building, a large outdoor gathering space, and a number of businesses and restaurants. The venue’s inaugural event was held Nov. 18 and included a ribbon cutting. • Opened Nov. 18 • 6731 Alma Road, McKinney • www.district121.com

Closings

10 Pane Nostro The restaurant, which served antipasti, pasta, seafood and other Italian dishes, announced the closing and relocation to Dallas in a Facebook post. • Closed Nov. 5 • 6675 Mediterranean Drive, McKinney • www.pane-nostro.com

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Government

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

Hotel, park concepts proposed for downtown redevelopment Proposal concepts including a hotel, multifamily residential developments, open space and more are being considered for a downtown McKinney redevelopment initiative.

City Council members are expected to pick one of three development rms that presented proposals at a Nov. 28 special meeting to act as a partner in the redevelopment project. How we got here City Council members declared their intention to pursue a public-private partnership for the redevelopment of ve blocks in downtown earlier this year. The properties include the existing City Hall building along with the development services building and two neighboring parking lots, which will be vacant following city services relocating to the new city hall in 2025. City sta collected feedback from community members about what the community would like to see developed on the sites earlier this year before drafting a request for qualications, which received 15 responses from development rms looking to partner with the city. The details The top three nalists presented project proposals as well as information about their organizations and development teams at the Nov. 28 meeting. The concept plans are conceptual and could change during negotiations, according to city documents. The three development teams that presented proposals are listed below. • Nack Development: The proposal from this Fris- co-based company included an entertainment venue with rooftop patios as well as a boutique hotel and oce, with connections between the various buildings in the form of sky bridges. Other aspects of the presentation include vertically integrated mixed-use areas with for lease and for sale residential units above ground oor retail and restaurants as well as open space and a parking garage. • M2G Ventures: Representatives of Fort Worth- based M2G Ventures presented a proposal that included multifamily residential in the style of live-work units with a wrapped, multilevel park- ing garage and a boutique hotel. The proposal also included open space as well as retail and restaurants throughout the project, including along a pedestrian-only paseo, or walkway. • Hines Interests: Dallas-based Hines Interests’ proposal included about 20 live-work-style

Nack Development Founder and Owner Donny Churchman, center, spoke to community members at a Nov. 28 meeting.

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Property No. 1 • Size: 0.92 acres • Appraised value: $2.6 million • Current use: McKinney Development Services building • Market study recommended use: ofice, retail/restaurant

Property No. 3 • Size: about 2 acres

• Appraised value: $2.6 million • Current use: Public Parking Lot 1 • Market study recommended use: multifamily resident, retail/ restaurant

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Property No. 2 • Size: 0.92 acres

Property No. 4 • Size: 0.92 acres

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• Appraised value: $4.85 million • Current use: McKinney City Hall • Market study recommended use: 50-room hotel

• Appraised value: $1.15 million • Current use: Public Parking Lot B • Market study recommended use: approx. 400-space parking garage

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multifamily residential units as well as retail and a boutique oce centered around a park. The proposal also included three separate parking structures with over 700 planned parking spots, according to city documents. Looking forward Feedback collected from a survey conducted at

the Nov. 29 meeting was shared with City Council members for consideration on Dec. 1, according to city sta. Council members are expected to ask one or more of the development teams to begin negotia- tions on the redevelopment partnership at a future meeting. Progress on the development initiative will be determined by the negotiation process.

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Government

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

City hires new chief information officer Omar Rodriguez, McKinney’s new chief information officer, began his role with the city on Nov. 13, according to a news release. Rodriguez brings more than 25 years of experience in information technology to the role, including 20 years in municipal govern- ment positions. Zooming in Prior to joining the staff in McKinney, Rodriguez served as an assistant IT chief for Dallas County. Other roles Rodriguez has held include IT director for Denton Municipal Energy as well as other technology-focused roles with the city of Garland, Texas. Rodriguez served in the U.S. Navy and obtained a bachelor’s degree as well as a master’s degree from Lamar University.

New members at McKinney libraries Library staff added 11,769 new members in FY 2023, which is a record high and brings the library systems' total membership to 64,913.

FY 2022 FY 2023

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Operating hours to shift at McKinney libraries McKinney’s public libraries will soon operate on new opening schedules that will increase the total number of hours library services are available each week, city staff said. What you need to know The upcoming changes to operating hours at

McKinney’s two libraries, which will be effective Jan. 2, include expanded hours on Sunday as well as different operating hours at the libraries. Roy & Helen Hall Memorial Library will be open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thu. while John and Judy Gay Library will be open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thu. Both locations will operate from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Fri.-Sun. How we got here The new operating hours were determined using an analysis of library user data by hour of the day and day of the week, according to city documents.

Council approves $70M in bond sales for projects Bond sales approved by City Council members at a Nov. 7 meeting will fund upcoming projects at McKinney National Airport as well as at McKinney Parks and Recreation facilities. The details

Parks projects funded by 2019 bond The voter-approved bond funds have been used for park upgrades, renovations and land acquisitions.

Old Settlers Recreation Center. City Council members also approved selling $24.5 million in certificates of obligation for projects at McKinney National Airport, including a 40,000-square-foot corporate hangar and a U.S. Customs facility. City staff choose to sell the debt as certificates of obligation because it would have the lowest cost to the city, McKinney National Airport Director Ken Carley said.

Old Settlers Recreation Center McKinney Soccer Complex at Craig Ranch Other park projects

$91M total funding

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Education

BY HANNAH JOHNSON

Officials approve 2024-25 academic calendar The McKinney ISD board of trustees approved the next school year’s academic calendar Nov. 13. The overview Planning started in the summer with an academic calendar cohort of school districts in Collin County, Assistant Superintendent of Communications Shelly Spaulding said. The cohort works to align breaks with surrounding districts while gaining feedback from community members, she said. The school day will be extended by three min- utes. This will allow two additional teacher work days, Spaulding said. The specifics The 2024-25 school year begins Aug. 8, 2024. Stu- dents and staff will have Sept. 2 off for Labor Day, and students will have a fall break from Oct. 11-15. Other extended breaks throughout the school

State audits district’s safety from intruders The Texas School Safety Center has conducted intruder detection audits at one or more of McKinney ISD’s campuses. The specifics Detailed results from the audits, which seek to identify ways to improve safety, will not be shared as it could compromise campus safety, district officials said.

School schedules School days in the upcoming 2024-25 school year will be longer due to the schedule changes.

2023-24 schedule

2024-25 schedule

Elementary school: 8 a.m.-3:07 p.m.

Elementary school: 8 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

Middle school: 8:45 a.m.-3:52 p.m.

Middle school: 8:45 a.m.-3:55 p.m.

High school: 7:30 a.m.-2:37 p.m.

High school: 7:30 a.m.-2:40 p.m.

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year include: • Thanksgiving break: Nov. 25-29, 2024 • Winter holiday: Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 6, 2025 • Spring break: March 17-21, 2025 Two bad weather days are scheduled for April 14 and April 28. The last day of school is May 22, 2025, with graduation scheduled for May 23.

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Transportation

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

Roadway reconstruction to progress near future city hall

maximum price of $10.65 million for the project, with the difference from the initial bid represent- ing contingency funds. Also of note The phased construction will be coordinated with construction underway on Louisiana Street to the south to maintain mobility in the area, McKin- ney Director of Engineering Gary Graham said. “We’re going to make sure Virginia [Street] stays open until Louisiana [Street] is completed, and ... then we’ll be able to start shifting that construc- tion work up to Virginia [Street],” Graham said at the Dec. 5 meeting. The project also includes a raised crossing on East Virginia Street in front of the new city hall, which will cause cars to slow down while crossing the 6-inch raised platform, Graham said. Other improvements will include sidewalks, fencing, lighting and drainage.

Streets adjacent to McKinney’s new city hall are expected to be reconstructed in the year prior to the opening of the new municipal facility. McKinney City Council members unanimously approved awarding a construction contract for the project at a Dec. 5 council meeting. A closer look The project will include three phases of con- struction on parts of Virginia Street and Throck- morton Street. Construction is expected to begin in January and be completed within the construction con- tracts’ 347-day duration, which ends in late 2024. Diving deeper City Council members unanimously approved awarding the construction contract to Addison, Texas-based DDM Construction, which submitted the lowest bid at nearly $9.3 million. The approved resolution also included a

Construction phases 1 Constructing Throckmorton Street from Lamar Street to just north of the intersection with East Virginia Street 2 Constructing East Virginia Street from SH 5 to Main Street 3 Constructing a roundabout at the intersection of East Virginia Street and Throckmorton Street

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Development

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

Construction on McKinney City Hall reaches topping out

Construction on the new McKinney City Hall has reached its highest point, signifying the topping out of the project, according to a city news release. The details Construction on the project, located at the north- west corner of Virginia Street and Main Street, began in late 2022. The $105 million project is funded primarily by bond funds approved by voters in 2019. City employees spread out across various oces will be consolidated into the 175,000-square-foot facility following the expected completion in late 2024, according to the release. Diving in deeper The concrete structure of the ve-story building is complete, according to a representative of the company building the facility, Pogue Construction. Construction work underway includes wall framing, sheathing and window installation as well as initial electrical and plumbing work.

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Number of homes sold

October 2023

October 2022

Residential market data

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75071

Each ZIP code area except for one saw year-over- year decreases in average days a home spent on the market. Three ZIP codes saw fewer homes sold in October 2023 compared to October 2022.

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75072

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+4.4%

$532,500

$510,000

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$450,000

Homes sold in McKinney area by price point

75071

-15.48%

$409,900

$485,000

October 2023

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-4.98%

$572,500

$602,500

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$700,000-$999,999

Average days on market

$400,000-$699,999

127

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-16.67%

+33.33%

-66.67%

$100,000-$399,999

<$99,999

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Community

Events

BY DUSTIN BUTLER

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

Veterans Memorial Park renamed to honor late Marine

• John and Judy Gay Library, 6861 Eldorado Parkway • www.mckinneytexas.org/calendar.aspx?eid=22654

December

The Ha Ha Holiday Comedy Show The Comedy Arena in downtown McKinney will host a holiday comedy show that blends both music and improv to create a one-of-a-kind performance. • Dec. 22, 9:30-10:30 p.m. • $15 (admission) • 305 E. Virginia St., Ste. 104 • www.thecomedyarena.com/calendar Jason Boland & The Stragglers Hank’s Texas Grill will host country music band Jason Boland & The Stragglers. • Dec. 29, 8:30-11:30 p.m. • $28 (general admission) • 1310 N. Central Expressway • www.hankstexasgrill.com/event-details-registration/ creed-isher-1-1 Noon Year’s Eve The McKinney Public Library is ringing in the New Year with a family-friendly “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration. Attendees will enjoy crafts, dancing, games, a wishing wall and a balloon drop. • Dec. 30, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. • Free

January

McKinney City Council unanimously approved the renaming of Veterans Memorial Park to Corporal R.D. Foster Veterans Memorial Park at an Oct. 17 meeting. The memorial park was renamed to honor Ronnie “R.D.” Foster, a Marine Corps veteran from McKinney who campaigned for the creation of the veterans memorial and served on the McKinney Armed Services Memorial Board. The details The newly-named park is located in Craig Ranch and includes a Wall of Honor, a symbolic water fountain and a lighted American ag that ies 24-hours a day, according to the city’s website. The memorial, which was dedicated in November 2011, began with a list of 365 fallen veterans from Collin County and has since grown to include 435 names, said Colin Kimball, chairman of the McKin- ney Armed Services Memorial Board.

Diving in deeper Foster enlisted in 1966 and would go on to serve three years in Vietnam, according to Trina Foster, R.D. Foster’s wife. Foster lost a number of friends in the war, which would later become the inspiration for the Veterans Memorial Park, a project that Foster researched, fundraised and advocated for, Kimball said. “It was his purpose to carry on their legacy and make sure [local veterans] were not forgotten,” Trina Foster said of R.D. Foster. Foster was also a singer-songwriter, author and co-founder of the North Texas Fallen Warrior Portrait Project. He passed away earlier this year. Quote of note “[Foster’s] life was dedicated to making sure that those who have served were remembered for gener- ations to come,” McKinney Mayor George Fuller said of Foster’s work on the Veterans Memorial Park.

Collin County Junior Livestock Show The Collin County Junior Livestock Show will feature students from schools across Collin County showing chickens, rabbits, goats, cattle and more. The show and judging ends with an auction. • Jan. 6-13, times vary • Free (admission) • Myers Park & Event Center, 7117 CR 166 • https://ccjla.weebly.com Second Saturday Bird Walk The event is intended to help beginning and intermediate birders with bird spotting and identication techniques with opportunities for guests to ask questions from experienced birders. • Jan. 13, 8-9:30 a.m. • $9-$12 • Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place • www.heardmuseum.org

Bridal Show The annual Bridal Show at the McKinney Performing Arts Center will oer over 45 wedding industry exhibitors showcasing services and products ranging from desserts to DJs and bridal gowns. The event will also include a fashion show and giveaways. Registration is required. • Jan. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • $5 (online), $10 (at the door) • McKinney Performing Arts Center, 111 N. Tennessee St. • www.mckinneytexas.org/1781/bridal-show

McKinney Mayor George Fuller spoke about the renaming at a Veterans Day event Nov. 11.

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hotel properties also pose a similar challenge. Business travelers often want a luxury hotel experience while also having access to a walkable environment with restaurants and amenities, Werner said. Rick Wells, who has owned the Grand Hotel since 2021, said his hotel’s guests are drawn to the downtown’s “unique” and historic cultural district. As the only hotel on the city’s downtown square, the Grand Hotel is a popular destination for business travelers due to the walkable area and access to nearby restaurants, he said. “Having hotels come to our city allows more people to experience what we do in downtown McKinney, … so hopefully that trend will continue as we expand and this crazy growth continues in our area,” he said.

The city has 20 hotels, but only one, the Sheraton McKinney, is a full-service hotel that offers event and meeting space, an on-site restaurant, and other amenities. The remaining 19 are select service, meaning they have limited amenity offerings. Nearly half of McKinney’s operating hotels were built in or prior to 2000, and only three hotels have opened within the past five years, according to data from Visit McKinney. “We have a mixture of newer properties with modern amenities, but we also have several [with] aging infrastructure that [have] been around for 30-plus years,” McKinney Mayor George Fuller said in an email. In addition to the varying ages and service levels of the city’s hotels, the locations of the

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Lodging facilities in McKinney are required to pay a 6% hotel occupancy tax to the state as well as a 7% tax to the city. Occupancy taxes come from room rentals, according to the Texas Hotel and Lodging Asso- ciation. They are generally added onto the bill in addition to other fees, such as those for cleanings or extra guests. Texas law restricts use of the revenue to activ- ities that support tourism and the hotel industry. The tax revenue collected from hotel stays is used to fund the city’s convention and visitors bureau as well as special events, marketing and tour- ism-related grants, according to Visit McKinney. Some of the most common motivations for hotel stays in McKinney include guests attending weddings in the area as well as sporting events, Werner said. Recent growth in HOT revenue collected as well as occupancy rates across local hotels, with the city reaching a 72.5% occupancy rate in the past fiscal year, points to a growing need for new hotels, Werner said. Fuller also noted that the city’s occupancy rates surpassed all other Collin County cities in FY 2023 and are drawing the interest of a variety of hotel developers. “We’re starting to see the natural, organic interest in bringing not only hospitality products but entertainment products to the community,” Werner said.

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Hotel projects underway and planned for McK- inney could garner more hotel stays from corpo- rate clients, a demographic the city has struggled to entice, Werner said. Walkable and luxury developments with hotels in neighboring cities, such as Watters Creek in Allen and Legacy West in Plano, are attracting corporate clients from McKinney, he said. “It’s hard to compete in that sandbox … [when] you just don’t have what they’re really wanting,” Werner said. One project underway that could address that gap is the Denizen Hotel. The boutique hotel, which broke ground in late September, will include 102 rooms across four stories with high-end design and amenities. The hotel is being developed by hotel develop- ment firm Archstreet McKinney and is expected to be completed in November 2024, Managing Direc- tor Michael Mueller said. The project is located in mixed-use development District 121, and will be

As more hotels come online, city officials are considering ways to capitalize on tourism-boosting events. Events such as the Byron Nelson golf tournament attract travelers staying in hotels and generates millions for the city’s economy. It reached a peak of over $80 million in local economic output in 2023, according to a study of the event. “The McKinney community drives our success,” Tournament Director Jon Drago said in a statement. “They have shown a real appetite for professional golf and family fun.” Werner said the Visit McKinney organization is working on attracting sporting and other events to the McKinney area. “Our vision is to be the most welcoming gem in North Texas,” he said.

"McKinney is losing quite a bit of business to Plano, Frisco [and] Allen for those travelers who really want something either walkable or more lifestyle boutique [style] or upscale."

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within walking distance to the restaurants and amenities in that development. “We’re really hoping that [it] becomes kind of like a jumping off place for District 121,” Mueller said. Other hotel projects underway include a Tru by Hilton hotel, an Avid Hotel, an AC Marriott hotel, an Echo Suites hotel and a resort hotel in Craig Ranch. These projects are expected to add about 800 hotel rooms to the city’s existing 1,770 guest rooms, according to data from Visit McKinney.

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Amenities: attached garages, private front entry, roll-in showers

Amenities: resort-style pool, community garden, pet friendly, fitness center • 6370 Piper Glen Road, McKinney • www.artistrycraigranch.com Baybrooke Village Care and Rehab Center Type: skilled nursing Opened: 2006 Cost: not available Total units: 116 Amenities: restaurant-style dining, activities and excursions • 8300 W. Eldorado Parkway, McKinney • www.bbvrehab.com Brookdale Stonebridge Ranch Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: not available Cost: contact facility for cost Total units: not available Amenities: pet-friendly, clinic, game room, fitness center

Types of communities

• 2551 Alma Road, McKinney • www.emeraldcottages.com

Independent-living communities cater to older adults with limited care needs. Most include amenities, such as fitness programs, housekeeping and communal meals. Assisted-living communities specialize in providing care and supervision. These facilities frequently offer a full range of amenities as well as limited medical assistance. Memory care facilities specialize in providing care to seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive issues. Staff members are trained to help residents manage these diseases. Hospice care is intended to relieve symptoms and suffering associated with a terminal illness in those who have been given six months or less to live. The patient must choose to forgo further curative treatment. Nursing home/skilled nursing facilities provide care to those with illnesses or mental conditions requiring full- time monitoring and medical care.

Golden Grace Day Activity and Health Services Center

Type: assisted living Opened: not available Cost: starting at $2,500/month Total units: not available

Amenities: offers adult day care services beginning at $90/day, specializes in Alzheimer’s and dementia • 1710 N. McDonald St., McKinney • www.goldengracedahs.com Grand Brook Memory Care of McKinney Type: memory care Opened: not available Cost: contact facility for cost Total units: 43 Amenities: housekeeping, exercise program, activities • 175 Plateau Drive, McKinney • www.grandbrook.com/communities/mckinney HarborChase of McKinney Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 2017 Cost: starting at $5,195/month Total units: 60 Amenities: social calendar, pet friendly, cleaning and housekeeping services • 265 Plateau Drive, McKinney • www.harborchasemckinney.com

• 1650 S. Stonebridge Drive, McKinney • www.brookdale.com/en/communities/ brookdale-stonebridge-ranch.html

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Anthology of Stonebridge Ranch Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: not available Cost: starting at $4,499/month Total units: 110 Amenities: home maintenance, daily activities, wellness

Cariad at North Brook Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 2019 Cost: starting at $4,350/month Total units: 48 Amenities: wellness center, restaurant-style dining, activities and events

program, housekeeping and linen service • 3300 S. Stonebridge Drive, McKinney • www.anthologyseniorliving.com

• 2301 N. Brook Drive, McKinney • www.cariadnorthbrook.com

Artistry at Craig Ranch Type: independent living Opened: 2018 Cost: starting at $1,650/month Total units: 163

Emerald Cottages of Stonebridge Type: independent living Opened: 2016 Cost: starting at $3,400/month Total units: 44

Redbud Place Type: assisted living Opened: not available Cost: contact facility for cost Total units: 39

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Amenities: wellness program, activity room, hair salon • 101 W. Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney • https://redbudplace.seniorlivingnearme.com Teresa’s House Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 2020 Cost: contact facility for cost Total units: 40 Amenities: family-style meals, beauty shop, fitness and activity programming • 6521 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney • www.teresashouse.com/mckinney-community Touchmark at Emerald Lake Type: independent living, assisted living, memory care Opened: 2023 Cost: contact facility for cost Total units: 265 Amenities: private lake with fishing, restaurant-style dining, enrichment programming • 350 S. Hardin Blvd., McKinney, TX • www.touchmark.com/senior-living/tx/mckinney/ emerald-lake This list is not comprehensive.

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The Oxford Grand Assisted Living & Memory Care Type: assisted living, memory care Opened: 2016 Cost: starting at $3,995/month Total units: 83 Amenities: fitness room, rooftop deck, restaurant- style dining, housekeeping

Hidden Springs of McKinney Type: independent living, assisted living, memory care, hospice care Opened: 2020 Cost: $3,795- $7,195/month Total units: 198 Amenities: housekeeping, concierge services, activities and excursions • 6421 McKinney Ranch Parkway, McKinney • www.hiddenspringsmckinney.com

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