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Universal Kids Frisco will be in a rapidly developing part of the city, where large developments are unfolding, such as the Professional Golfer’s Association headquarters and the overall Fields development.
December 2018
February 2020
Omni PGA Frisco Resort announced November 2020
PGA of America announces move to Frisco
Fields zoning case receives approval from city of Frisco
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Jan. 11, 2023
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PGA Frisco headquarters opens
Plans debut for Universal Kids Frisco
Omni PGA Frisco Resort set to open
SOURCES: CITY OF FRISCO, OMNI HOTELS AND RESORTS/COMMUNITY IMPACT
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS RAISED
A Jan. 11 public forum allowed residents to ask questions and get answers from city staff and Universal Parks and Resorts officials about the project. Q: WHAT ARE THE PARK’S PROPOSED OPERATION HOURS? A: Universal Parks and Resorts officials have cited 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekends as potential hours of operation. Q: WILL THE THEME PARK CAUSE TRAFFIC JAMS? A: Frisco Transportation Planning Manager Joel Fitts said studies conducted by Universal indicated inbound traffic patterns to the park would not coincide with peak traffic from school and work travel. Q: WILL THERE BE ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITIES? A: The Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission will consider and may vote on a zoning case for the project during a Feb. 7 meeting. Public comment will be accepted during that meeting.
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more controlled type of traffic,” Karahan
that’s welcom- ing for all families with younger kids,” Powers said. A theme park was not in the origi- nal plan for the Fields land, said Fields master developer Fehmi Karahan, president and CEO of The Karahan Companies. But creating a space for families was always the goal, he said. “This really fits to the overall vision of Fields,” Karahan said. “It’s abso- lutely a wonderful addition. It will bring more families and makes this area a super regional hub for every- thing. ... I couldn’t be more excited.” Universal Kids Frisco will not change any other areas of the 2,500- acre Fields project, which involves several residential developments called villages, a Legacy West-style shopping center, hotels and commer- cial uses, Karahan said. Despite the expected influx of traf- fic, Karahan said he was confident this project would be a good fit. A theme park will help attract the nationwide and global headquarters he envisioned for the project as well as continue to draw people to move to the Fields villages, Karahan said. Compared to other potential developments—such as a Costco or Walmart, or even a cor- porate headquarters—where cars are coming and going at all times of the day, a theme park’s traffic is more man- ageable, he said. “A Universal-type of place has a
said. “You go at certain hours; you spend all day there; you’re not in and out like you would be at major stores.” Karahan is also the master devel- oper of Legacy West in Plano, and he said that development generates more traffic than the Universal park would. However, Universal Kids Frisco will still create a destination atmosphere. He said he was honored that the Frisco site was the first to be selected by Universal. “They could have gone anywhere in the world, and they focused on North Texas, ... and they decided on Fields Frisco, which makes a huge state- ment,” Karahan. “It’s an incredible success story.” Woodbury said the company intends to become an “employer of choice” by creating jobs and opportunities through the planned development. The brand is also focused on commu- nity involvement, Woodbury said. “Frisco is built on great partnerships, and this project wouldn’t be happening without great partnerships here in this community,” Cheney said, referring to the partnership between Universal and the Fields development team. Additional reporting by Miranda Jaimes
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