Allen | May 2026

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Allen Edition VOLUME 1, ISSUE 3 JUNE 4JULY 1, 2026

2026 Home Edition

‘More than a highway’ Allen, McKinney ocials launch 121 North corridor initiative

INSIDE

Sunset Amphitheater

Sloan Corners

Cannon Beach

McKinney

Kalahari

Allen

District 121

SH 121

The Farm

Multiple development projects planned along the SH 121 corridor will bring oces, entertainment venues, residences and other amenities. (Sky Eyes/Community Impact)

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4 Timberland The store will offer shoes, clothing and accessories for

women, children and men. • Opening in summer 2026 • 820 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 428, Allen • www.timberland.com

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5 The Coach Coffee Shop Located inside the Coach store, the coffee shop will serve coffee, sweet treats and more for customers to enjoy while shopping, a news release states. • Opening in summer 2026 • 820 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 190, Allen • www.coach.com 6 Psycho Bunny The Montreal-based company offers apparel for men, women and children, including shirts, sweatshirts, bottoms and swimwear. The business also offers accessories including hats, bags, wallets and socks. • Opening in summer 2026 • 820 W. Stacy Road, Ste. 175, Allen • www.psychobunny.com

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In the news 7 InfusaLounge Integrative and Functional Medicine

Spray-Net The business offers specialized coatings designed to protect paint and enhance the look of home interiors and exteriors, per its website. Spray-Net is based in Allen and serves surrounding communities. • Opened in April • https://allen-tx.spraynet-usa.com

Now open

1 Extra Space Storage The facility offers rentable, climate-controlled storage spaces as well as office spaces. • Opened April 15 • 1450 Curtis Lane, Allen • www.extraspace.com/storage/facilities/us/texas/ allen/5221 2 Opus Music School The business offers piano, violin, cello and vocal lessons, per its website. Students can take private or group lessons. • Opened April 18 • 107B N. Greenville Ave., Allen • www.opusmusics.com

InfusaLounge Wellness Spa changed its name to InfusaLounge Integrative and Functional Medicine and is now offering additional services including red light therapy, ozone therapy, NAD+ IV infusions, iron infusions, stem cell therapy and peptide treatments, according to a news release.

• Expanded services in early 2026 • 190 E. Stacy Road, Ste. 1720, Allen • www.infusalounge.com

Coming soon

3 True Haven Therapy The therapy center is opening an Allen location this summer, co-owner Connor Land said. The practice offers a range of mental health services for conditions including anxiety, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder, its website states. • Opening in early June • 400 N. Allen Drive, Ste. 302, Allen • www.truehaventherapy.com

Closings 8 All Star Elite

The business offered sports jerseys, jackets, shorts, pants, shoes and hats, per its website. All Star Elite still has an online store.

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• Closed in late April • 820 W. Stacy Road, Allen • www.allstarelite.com 9 Brio Italian Grille

Coming soon

Now open

The restaurant offered margherita flatbread, lobster bisque, strawberry balsamic chicken salad, pasta alla vodka and more, per its website. Brio Italian Grille is still serving customers at its Southlake location. • Closed in early 2026 • 810 Central Expressway S., Allen • www.brioitalian.com 10 Eddie Bauer The business sells clothing and outerwear designed for outdoor recreation for women, men and children. Customers can still shop the business’s products online. • Closed in February • 865 Watters Creek Blvd., Allen • www.eddiebauer.com 11 GameStop The store sold Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch games and systems, as well as baseball cards, Pokemon cards, toys, plushies, clothing and accessories, according to its website. • Closed May 16 • 816 W. McDermott Drive, Ste. 328, Allen • www.gamestop.com

12 Academy Sports + Outdoors The store will fill a nearly 66,000-square-foot space in Fairview Town Center, near the border of Allen. The business will offer sporting and outdoors equipment such as apparel, footwear, hunting gear and tents. • Opening in spring or summer 2026 • 201 Stacy Road, Fairview • www.academy.com

13 Playa Bowls The business sells smoothie bowls with bases including acai, mango, pitaya, coconut, green blend, banana blend and oatmeal. Other menu items include smoothies, juices and cold brew, according to its website. Playa Bowls also has a location in Southlake and a location coming soon to McKinney. • Opened April 18 • 1480 N. Custer Road, Ste. 150, Allen • www.playabowls.com

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Government

BY MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

$4.6M slated for wastewater updates

A closer look

The equipment requires frequent repairs and maintenance, and replacement of the equipment is more cost eective, city documents state. “The useful life of the station and associated equipment is 20 years, so we’ve denitely done well getting more than 20 years out of it,” Director of Engineering Chris Flanigan said. “The time is now to do a holistic refurbishment.” The city received one bid for the project from CLW Water Group for $4.3 million with a 7% contingency fee, bringing the total cost of the project to $4.6 million, city documents state. City ocials are planning to pay cash for the project, Flanigan said. Construction is expected to begin in December and wrap up in May 2027.

Upgrades are slated for two wastewater pump stations in Allen. Allen City Council approved a roughly $4.6 million contract with CLW Water Group to replace equipment at the Maxwell Creek and Lost Creek Lift Stations at an April 28 meeting. The approval comes after council previously approved a $710,500 contract for the Carter Court, Stacy Ridge and Summerside Lift Station Rehabilitation Project at a February meeting. Underground pipes and gravity transport most of the city’s sewage to the North Texas Municipal Water District for treatment, city documents state. However, there are some low-lying areas that rely on mechanical pumps to lift sewage to higher elevations and carry it to the treatment plant. The lift stations were constructed in 1999, per city documents.

How a lift station works

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Government

BY MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

Sloan Corners officials donate parkland A portion of Bravo Park, located within mixed-use development Sloan Corners, is now open. Allen City Council unanimously approved accepting a donation of about 9.65 acres of parkland located within the Sloan Corners development at an April 28 meeting. The 9.65 acres donated to the city rep- resents the first of several phases, Deputy City Manager Eric Strong said. “As they continue to build more and more on that development, they will continue to add to the park,” Strong said. The park will serve all multifamily residents at Sloan Corners and visitors to the community, city documents state. The donation fulfills the parkland dedica- tion required for the Sloan Corners project.

Allen’s Trails and Bikeways Master Plan Phase 1: Gathering public input Phase 2: Analyzing needs and identifying gaps

Phase 3: Planning future trail system Phase 4: Create action plan

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Allen to update Trails and Bikeways Master Plan Allen is revamping its Trails and Bikeways Master Plan. Council approved a $150,000 contract with infrastructure consulting firm Halff Associates to update the plan at an April 28 meeting. Zoom in The city’s current plan, adopted in 2019, no

longer reflects current conditions, completed projects or evolving priorities, per city documents. Additionally, updates to the regional trail plan in 2025 prompted officials to begin updating the city’s plan to align with regional efforts, Parks and Recreation Director Kate Meacham said. Halff Associates has prior experience working with the city of Allen, including consulting on the 2019 trails plan, Meacham said. Also of note The Watters Trail South extension project is currently under construction and is expected to wrap up in May, Meacham said.

Hillside Village to see $123K in street improvements

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Residents in Allen’s Hillside Village neighbor- hood will see improvements to streets. Allen City Council approved a $123,248 contract with Intermountain Slurry for roadway repairs within the Hillside Village neighborhood at an April 28 meeting. Diving in deeper The project includes applying slurry seal

treatment to about 20,500 square yards of road- way, per to city documents. Slurry seal is a treatment for pavement made of sand, water and asphalt binder, according to city documents. The project will cost $123,248, per city documents. The funds are allocated within the approved FY2025-26 budget. The rough timeline for the project is summer to early fall, city staff said.

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Government

BY MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

Meet Chris Schulmeister, Allen’s new mayor Allen residents elected a new mayor in the May 2 election. Chris Schulmeister won the race for Allen mayor with 3,278 votes, or 81% of votes cast. Schulmeis- ter ran against Dave Shafer, who got 764 votes, or 19%. There were 4,070 total votes cast. The mayoral race was the city of Allen’s only contested race during the May 2 election. Council member Tommy Baril ran unopposed for reelection. Two Allen ISD board members—Polly Montgomery and Bill Parker—also ran unopposed for reelection to the board. The specifics Schulmeister and his wife, Jeanie, have lived in Allen since 1984. Schulmeister retired from a career in corporate finance in 2022. He has previously served on Allen City Council as well as multiple boards including the Allen Commu- nity Development Corp., Allen Economic Devel- opment Corp., the North Central Texas Council of Government’s Regional Transportation Council and nonprofit organization All Community Outreach. What they’re saying In this Q&A, Schulmeister spoke with Community Impact about his priorities for his term, what makes Allen unique and more. What do you think makes the city of Allen unique? The people. I really believe that. When you’ve been around so long and you’ve seen so much, there used to be a day when you could go into a restaurant and you would know pretty much everybody. Today, that’s not necessarily the case. You may see a couple. That’s really why I’m here, is because I have faith in the people of the community, and I always say to people in a lot of these forums: we’re a unique city. We’re 27 square miles, surrounded by cities that are two and a half, three times our size, like McKin- ney, Plano and Frisco. And there’s one Allen spirit. Every time you run a campaign, you learn of people that can’t find anything good to say about the city, but for the most part, those are the vocal minority. Long ago, the decision was made to make Allen a one-high-school town, and I wasn’t part of that deci- sion, but I think it was one of the best decisions we made as a city. I know we’re the largest, but Friday night lights is big in Texas, right? But in Allen, it’s even more special, because the community rallies around the school district and the city.

How does your prior experience prepare you for this role? I was on Economic Development [Corporation] as well as Community Development Corporation before City Council. ... I learned a lot, which I’m going to take and use going forward. I’m a very strategic-oriented guy, and we’re a very strate- gic-oriented city, so we have a lot in common. That’s what I did for 40 years in the profession. What are some of your priorities for your term as mayor? We have a 2045 Comprehensive Plan that was created the last year I was on City Council. In that plan are some really, really good things, and we as a council, when I rolled off, I don’t think we gave it the level of attention it deserved. I talked to them yesterday at a two-hour meeting about revisiting and revising. ... Not only do we have new council members, a couple that weren’t there, we have a new community development director. I think it’s wise for us—and again, this is my strategic planning background— to revisit that. There’s things in there, like land use, transportation, housing, economic development, really deep topics. ... Because we’re transitioning from a growth city to a mature city, ... with that comes new challenges, new responsibili- ties. I think that 2045 Comprehensive Plan sets the stage for the next chapter of our success story here in our city. What is the best way for residents to share feedback with you? Mayor Brooks did a terrific job of being out [in the community], but he had an advantage. He owns a restaurant. I don’t own a restaurant, so I’ve got to be more creative on how people can come and see me. If you ask people in the community, they would tell you that I’m very much engaged with the commu- nity and letting them hear from me is important to me. We’re going to look at different ways to do that. I want to be out in the community, so I’m going to be at most things. ... I’m going to be a working mayor. I’m not doing this for ribbon-cuttings and proclamations. I’m doing this because I love the city and the people, and they’re going to hear from me, even my adversaries. What do you want your legacy to be at the end of your term? It’s not about a building being built or something. It’s more about just preserving our city and the relationships. I want us to continue to thrive and be relevant in this sprawling North Texas area.

May election turnout

Approximately 67.5% of Allen’s population is registered to vote, but less than 6% of registered voters cast a ballot in the May 2 election.

Registered voters that didn't cast a ballot: 68,405

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Registered voters that did cast a ballot: 4,070

Registered voters 72,475 94.38%

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This interview has been edited for length and clarity. For a longer version, visit communityimpact.com.

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Education

BY COLBY FARR

Allen ISD trustees approve pay increase for teachers Allen ISD teachers and staff will receive pay increases based on salary midpoints in the next school year. What’s happening? Allen ISD’s board of trustees approved pay Starting salaries for first-year teachers at Allen ISD 2023-24 $59,500

AISD board appoints interim superintendent Allen ISD’s board of trustees named Kim McLaughlin acting superintendent during a May 14 meeting while the search continues for a long-term replacement. McLaughlin started June 1 in the role and will serve as a transitional leader while district officials continue the superintendent search. McLaughlin has worked in Allen ISD for 36 years in various roles and has served as deputy superintendent since 2023. The context Allen ISD’s board was expected to name a lone finalist for superintendent in early May. During the final vetting process, board members decided the remaining candidates “would not be the right fit for Allen ISD” at this time, board President Polly Montgom- ery said, so the remaining candidates were removed from consideration.

increases for teachers and staff during a May 11 workshop meeting. The raises will take effect in the 2026-27 school year, according to a district document. Board members approved a 2% pay increase based on salary midpoints for district teachers and staff. The action resulted in a flat increase of over $700 for most teachers, according to the compensation plan. For starting teachers with zero experience, annual pay will increase to $62,304. Johnna Walker, assistant superintendent of Human Resources, said the new compensation and benefits plan is aligned with district policy while ensuring “compensation is competitive and sustainable.”

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The action comes as district officials are prepar- ing a new budget for the 2026-27 school year. The approved compensation increase is the last “big determining factor” for the upcoming budget, according to district officials.

Transportation

BY SHELBIE HAMILTON

Upcoming projects

Ongoing projects

1 US 75 Green Ribbon project Project: The work will add enhancements to landscaping, erosion control, irrigation and new decorative rock to key intersections along the US 75 corridor, including 1A Stacy Road, 1B McDermott Drive and 1C Bethany Drive. Update: City officials are coordinating with the Texas Department of Transportation to advertise the construction project. • Timeline: summer 2026-end of 2026 • Cost: $1.38 million • Funding source: TxDOT, city of Allen

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3 Highway Safety Improvement Program upgrades Project: Updates include modernized traffic signals, upgraded equipment, increased capacity and enhanced pedestrian features. Update: Construction is wrapping up with three intersections remaining at 3A Century Parkway and Bethany Drive, 3B Greenville Avenue and Bethany Drive, and 3C Main Street and Greenville Avenue. • Timeline: construction completion is slated for summer 2026 • Cost: $5.8 million • Funding sources: city of Allen, TxDOT HEDGCOXE RD.

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2 Street and alley repairs Project: The annual project includes the replacement of deteriorated street and alley pavement and upgrades to accessible ramps throughout Allen in an effort to extend the roadway network’s lifespan. Update: Construction work for the alleys in the Oak Hill neighborhood have been completed. • Timeline: completion slated for March 2027 • Cost: $4.98 million • Funding source: city of Allen

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PLANO NORTH 5420 State Hwy 121 (469) 687-2581

‘More than a highway’ From the cover

A developing corridor Projects along the Allen and McKinney sides of the SH 121 corridor are in various stages of development.

The overview

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Cannon Beach • Developer: Cannon Development Group • Surf park with a 3-acre surf lagoon, beach, lazy river, restaurants, retail and family entertainment space • 150 hotel rooms • Timeline: opening mid-2027 • Industrial space: 750,000+ sq. ft. across ive buildings • Timeline: second quarter of 2027 Sunset Amphitheater • Developer: Venu • 20,000-seat amphitheater • 290+ irepit suites • Timeline: opening summer 2027 121 Commerce Park • Developer: VanTrust

A branding initiative for the SH 121 corridor between Allen and McKinney is posing the area as a focal point for economic growth in both cities. The Allen and McKinney Economic Development Corp.’s launched a branding initiative called 121 North in May. Among the advantages listed with the initiative’s interactive online map and project highlights are mixed-use development The Farm and concert venue Sunset Amphitheater. These projects spanning two cities across a single highway made the partnership “a huge and exciting opportunity,” said Dan Bowman, Allen Economic Development Corp. president. “The 121 North corridor is where two of Collin County’s most purposeful cities share more than a highway,” the website states. “They share a commitment to intentional growth.” The initiative brands the area as an entertainment district, with planned uses including Kalahari’s waterpark and arcade as well as the 3-acre surf lagoon at Cannon Beach. “Our main goal, for both Allen and McKinney, is to serve as a business recruitment tool,” Bowman said. “We want people [and] companies ... to see 121 North as a collective option.” McKinney- and Allen-area developer Bucky Gillett said the joint eort between the two cities will help attract businesses to the area. “Anything that helps drive business this way is a positive thing,” he said.

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• 2,400 urban residential units • 112 townhomes • 150 hotel rooms • Timeline: completion in next 3-5 years Omnilife • Developer: Heady Investments • Tech/flex space: 160,000 sq. ft • Timeline: set to open Sept. 2026 Kalahari • Developer: Kalahari Resorts and Conventions • $950 million resort with 900 guest

rooms, over 165,000 square feet of convention space and 75,000 square feet of restaurant space • Timeline: estimated opening in 2030 Sloan Corners • Developer: Billingsley Co. • Ofice space: 6.1 million sq. ft. • Retail: 120,000 sq. ft. • 4,000 urban residential units • 400+ hotel rooms • Timeline: build-out of project Phase 1A estimated in 2028

The Avenue • Developer: Thakkar Developers • Ofice space: 1 million sq. ft. • Retail/restaurant: 275,000 sq. ft. • 1,600 urban residential units • 150 single-family homes • 300 hotel rooms • Timeline: Phase 1 under construction The Farm • Developer: JaRyCo Development • Ofice space: 1.6 million sq. ft • Retail/restaurant: 200,000 sq. ft

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Key updates

Crestview Project: The Crestview master-planned community will include townhomes, apartments, a hotel, a grocery store and oce space. Update: The Crestview Apartments are expected to become available in the third quarter of 2026, said Ryan Salchert, communications and media manager for Trammell Crow Co. • Size: 60 acres • Developer: Trammell Crow • Timeline: estimated 5 years to full build-out

Allen Gateway Project: Allen Gateway will include 650,000 square feet of oce space, 147,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, and 1,300 urban residential units. Update: Groundbreaking for Katy Trail Ice House, a restaurant, is planned for 2026, Bowman said. The Twin Creeks Active Adult Community is also expected to break ground later this year, said Joey Pellicone with North American Properties. • Size: 75 acres • Developer: North American Properties • Timeline: estimated 7-8 years to full build-out

121 Tech Park Project: The development will include 250,000 square feet of oce space and 740,000 square feet of tech ex space, as well as 30,000 square feet of space for restaurant and retail uses and 129 townhomes. Update: Allen-based Amphenol Fiber Systems International expanded to a completed space within the tech park in 2024, and full-service commercial HVAC company ACIS relocated their headquarters to the tech park in 2025. • Size: about 80 acres • Developer: Stillwater Capital • Timeline: completion slated for early 2028

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Looking ahead

Why it matters

The projects along both sides of SH 121 will be developed in phases. Some restaurants, oce space and multifamily units are now open, including entertainment venue The Hub at The Farm and multifamily community Hartwood at Sloan Corners, while other concepts are underway, such as the Katy Trail Ice House restaurant at Allen Gateway, which is expected to break ground in late 2026, Bowman said. Developers and McKinney ocials broke ground on the Cannon Beach surf resort in 2025. The $200 million project’s rst phase is expected to open in mid-2027. Bowman expects the corridor’s economic development and unique entertainment vision to “come to fruition.” “I think people will say all of this feels like multiple cities within a city, and that it was done in a cohesive way, instead of piecemeal,” Bowman said.

The branding initiative aims to drive even more development to the corridor. Bowman said this is important because the SH 121 corridor represents about 5% of the city’s land mass but has large economic potential. “The nancial piece will be huge because, again, it’s disproportionately more growth that we have the opportunity for on [SH] 121 than other parts of the city,” he said. The tax dollars that stand to be gained from development along the corridor serve as one of the city’s main funding sources for infrastructure projects and city services. “Sales and property taxes are the way that we as a local city get most of the dollars that we use to do everything from lling potholes [to] building roads, hiring police and re [sta]. … A lot of sales tax opportunities up there,” Bowman said of the corridor. For more information on the 121 North initiative, visit www.121northtx.com .

Allen sales tax revenue Allen’s sales tax revenue has grown more than 15% since 2021, and is projected to continue to grow. Bowman said the SH 121 corridor has the potential to produce “disproportionately high” tax value to contribute to the city’s annual revenues.

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Events

BY MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

Allen Train Depot Open House The depot is open every second and fourth Saturday of the month with exhibits highlighting Allen’s past. • June 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Free (admission) • 100 E. Main St., Allen • https://events.allentx.gov The Great Summer Dessert Exchange The Allen Public Library is hosting a dessert exchange. Attendees will assemble a mason jar brownie mix to take home, along with baking instructions.

June

Community Garage Sale A community garage sale will be held at the Joe Farmer Recreation Center. • June 6, 7 a.m.-noon • Free (admission)

• 1201 E. Bethany Drive, Allen • https://events.allentx.gov

Concert at Watters Creek Village Enjoy music from Live Radio DFW, a cover band featuring popular songs from the ‘70s and ‘80s. • June 6, 7 p.m. • Free (admission)

• June 14, 3-4 p.m. • Free (admission)

• 300 N. Allen Drive, Allen • https://events.allentx.gov

Allen USA Presented by Credit Union of Texas, this annual summer event includes live music, food trucks and a fireworks display. No registration or ticket needed. • June 27, 6-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • Celebration Park, 701 N. Angel Parkway, Allen • www.allenusa.org

• 970 Garden Park Drive, Allen • www.watterscreek.com/events

Summer Dive-in Movie Ford Pool is hosting a summer movie night featuring “GOAT.” Attendees are encouraged to bring a swimsuit and a towel. Concessions will be available for purchase. • June 26, 7:30-10:30 p.m. • $5 (members), $7 (non-members)

World Cup watch party The Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center is hosting a watch party for the Mexico vs. South Africa game. Attendees should bring a lawn chair. Concessions, vendors and lawn games will also be available.

• 724 Whitman Drive, Allen • https://events.allentx.gov

• June 11, 1-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1680 W. Exchange Parkway, Allen • https://events.allentx.gov

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1 Allen High School cheerleaders and mascot joined the parade at Allen 150 Fest. 2 Allen 150 Fest included live music performances throughout the day on three stages. 3 Allen 150 Fest also included a mural competition. 4 The festival included various live performances from dancers as well as musicians. 5 Several photo opportunities were available throughout the festival. “I’ve seen rsthand how much heart goes into making Allen what it is today,” Assistant City Man- ager Tim Dentler said in an emailed statement. “This event is a celebration of the shared eort that has shaped our history and our growth, and the people who have shaped both.” Allen marks 150 years with community event A celebration of Allen’s 150 year anniversary drew hundreds to downtown Allen on April 25. Community members and city sta gathered at Allen 150 Fest, which featured a parade, live music, historical displays and a car show. The details The festival marks Allen’s rst appearance on a map. Although people lived in Allen before then, city sta chose the plat ling in 1876 to mark the city’s founding, city sta said. “Allen 150 Fest is one of those events that reminds you exactly what makes our city special,” former Mayor Baine Brooks said in an emailed statement. “This is a community that shows up for each other, takes pride in where we live, and keeps building something even better together.” Quote of note

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Home Edition

2026

Readers, welcome to your first Community Impact Home Edition! This annual guide if the time of year where out local news team digs into stories affecting housing, homeowners and real estate in Allen. This guide includes highlights on key housing developments, businesses in the real estate industry and more. Stories found within the guide take a look into multifamily housing projects underway as well as the work of a local company working to bring 3D printing innovation to the homebuilding process. Also, check out recent data on the housing market in Allen, including average home prices, average days a home stays on the market and the total homes sold in Allen. All the stories in this guide are written by our team of local journalists who are invested in keeping you informed on your community. This guide is made possible by advertisements from local businesses that support our mission to provide free, useful news.

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Learn more about Print3D Technologies’ work to bring 3D printing to homebuilding (Page 19)

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Hartwood at Sloan Corners Project: The community includes 479 units and is located within the Sloan Corners development by Billingsley Co. Apartment amenities include a full- size washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances and walk-in closets, Billingsley Co. representative Kristi Willis said. Update: Leasing is underway. Construction of

Crestview Apartments Project: When complete, the project will include 434 units and community amenities such as a resort-style pool with cabanas, a grilling area, a fitness center, office lounge, club room, coffee bar and more, said Ryan Salchert, communications and media manager for Trammell Crow Company. Update: Apartments are expected to become available in the third quarter of 2026. • 2050 Peak St., Allen • Contact information not available

Alta Preserve Project: The 311-unit multifamily community Alta Preserve will include one-, two- and three- bedroom apartments. It will also feature amenities such as an indoor and outdoor skydeck, a resort- style pool, a golf simulator and more, JaRyCo Development President Bruce Heller said. Update: Apartments are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2027. • 1215 Blue Tractor Lane, Allen • www.thefarminallen.com

Phase 2 began in February. • 827 Waverly Drive, Allen • www.hartwoodapartments.com

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Lance Thrailkill, co-founder of Print3D Tech- nologies, is looking to bring innovation, eciency and aordability to the homebuilding process. Allen-based Print3D Technologies, which was established in 2023, is using 3D printing tech- nology to build what Thrailkill calls “superior structures.” The overview Thrailkill is the third-generation owner of Allen- based All Metals Fabricating as well as a serial entrepreneur, he said. His interest in the home- building sector came from personal experience in building and remodeling his own homes, as well as an experience living in a home with mold damage. “[I] have had a lot of exposure to how inecient the homebuilding industry is in contrast with precision manufacturing,” he said. Thrailkill partnered with Craig Pettit to launch Print3D Technologies. Pettit had previous expe- rience in using 3D printing technology in the homebuilding sector, Thrailkill said, and the part- nership paired Pettit’s experience with Thrailkill’s resources through All Metals Fabricating. Using 3D printing technology, the duo built their rst house for $103,000. Thrailkill said the project was an example of how aordable the homebuild- ing process can be using their technology. The company also designs, manufactures and sells their own 3D printing equipment, according to the company’s website. Diving in deeper Most people are familiar with 3D printing in a plastic medium, Thrailkill said, and as a result, a common misconception is that the homes are printed using plastic. While a variety of materials can be used in 3D printing applications, the com- pany uses a cement-based material to build homes. Because of the material used, the structures are also resistant to mold, termites, re, strong winds and storms, Thrailkill said. “You’re getting a house that is a fortress compared to a toothpick home,” Thrailkill said. The homebuilding process is 30% faster when using automated concrete wall printing, which can also reduce construction costs by over 10%, the company’s website states. Print3D Technologies has built seven structures so far, including three houses and a 16-unit storage facility. Upcoming projects Print3D Technologies brings 3D printing tech to home construction

A $175,000 house built by Print3D Technologies in Mabank, Texas, features three bedrooms and two bathrooms in a 1,500-square-foot oor plan.

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The rst 3D printed Mediterranean-style home is being developed by Print3D Technologies.

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The company uses a large-format construction printer that can be deployed in one day, according to its website. The company uses a large-format construction printer that can be deployed in one day, according to its website.

The company was co-founded by Lance Thrailkill.

include the rst 3D printed home that will feature a Mediterranean architecture style, which is being built in Lampasas, Texas, Thrailkill said. While Thrailkill says he expects to continue working in the aordable housing sector, his plans also include partnering with builders to automate every part of the homebuilding process through the integration of agentic automated intelligence. “This technology is for every homebuilder,” Thrailkill said.

200 Allentown Parkway, Allen www.print3dtechnologies.com

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Allen saw 99 homes sold during April, with the most homes sold in the 75002 ZIP code. The city’s median home sale price was $475,000 with an average of 49 days on the market. Residential market data

April 2025

April 2026

Number of homes sold

Number of new listings

Average home price in the last 6 months

-12.05%

-36.67%

+24.3%

+2.17%

75002 $447,950

75013 $590,000

75002

75013

75002

75013

STACY RD.

121

75013

Median home sales price

75002

April

2025

2026

$485,000

$440,000

75002

Homes sold by price point

April 2026

$644,000

$632,500

75013

$1,000,000+

$700,000-$999,999

Average days on the market

-5.68% -22.73% Number of homes under contract

$400,000-$699,999

+4.17%

+15.91%

$100,000-$399,999

$100,000 or less

MARKET DATA COMPILED BY METROTEX ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS WWW.MYMETROTEX.COM

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