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200-acre life sciences hub set for Legacy Business Park

NexPoint President Frank Zaccanelli’s vision is that it will become “the most robust life sciences center in the United States,” he said during a Nov. 7 Plano City Council meeting.

200-acre life sciences development that will look to continue transforming North Texas into a hub for medical innovation. The development will be called the Texas Research Quarter, and development company

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An iconic site in Plano that has sat empty for ve years is set for revitalization. The former Electronic Data Systems headquarters in northwest Plano will soon become a $3 billion,

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Impacts: Enzo’s Deli now open in Plano (Page 6)

News: City sta planning Haggard Park renovations (Page 10)

Transportation: Projects planned along Plano Parkway (Page 12)

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location is planning a grand opening event for Nov. 18, according to the company’s social media. • Opened early November • 8442 Parkwood Blvd., Plano • www.atomicwings.com/locations/plano-tx 6 Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories The truck shop is now open in Plano, according to the company’s social media. The shop offers lift kits, trailer repair and truck accessories, including bed covers, truck steps, toolboxes and truck hitches. Installation services are available, according to the company’s website. • Opened Sept. 25 • 6533 K Ave., Plano • www.discounthitches.com 75 A NY DR.

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7 MYX Blend Bar Construction has started on a new location at Legacy North in Plano, according to a project registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The filing lists Nov. 24 as the start of construction on the new space, with work expected to finish on April 1. MYX Blend Bar offers custom shaded and mixed lipstick and the store has locations in Dallas and Houston. • 7300 Lone Star Drive, Ste. C-103, Plano • www.myxblendbar.com 8 Lovesac A new furniture store is set for the Shops at Legacy in Plano, according to a project registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The store is set to begin construction on Feb. 12, 2024 and finish on April 25. Lovesac sells modern furniture, including bean bag chairs, modular sectionals and a variety of accessories. • 5800 Legacy Dr., Ste. C6, Plano • www.lovesac.com 9 Texas Health Plano Hospital The hospital is set for a $1 million renovation to its Fluoroscopy room, according to a project registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The construction will add a control room and a toilet room. Construction was set to start on Dec. 7 and is set 1 4 T H ST.

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sauna, and red light therapy. The Plano location is one of over 60 across the U.S. including 14 in Texas, according to the company website. • Opened Oct. 1 • 6141 Windhaven Parkway, Ste. 100, Plano • www.glotanning.com 4 Elevate ABA The behavioral analysis company is now open in Plano, according to the company’s social media. The company provides applied behavioral analysis, or ABA, for children diagnosed with conditions such as autism, attention deficit disorder and sensory processing disorder, and provides care guidance for families, according to the company’s website. • Opened Oct. 4 • 6501 Preston Road, Ste. 100, Plano • www.elevate-aba.com 5 Atomic Wings The new restaurant is now open in Plano. Atomic Wings serves chicken wings and tenders with a variety of sauces, along with chicken sandwiches, salads and sides. Atomic Wings has one other Texas location in Arlington, with another planned for Houston, according to its website. The Plano location is also halal friendly. The Plano 15TH ST. PGBT TOLL

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1 Spec’s Wines, Spirits & Foods The new location is located at the corner of SH 121 and Preston Road. Spec’s offers a variety of beers, wines and liquors. The store also sells food and other items. • Opened late November • 5420 SH 121, Plano • www.specsonline.com 2 Heyday A new skincare business opened in Legacy West in Plano, according to a company spokesperson. Heyday offers a variety of facial skin care treatments as well as several skin care products, including masks, moisturizers, sunscreens and more. • Opened Nov. 1 • 5901 Winthrop St., Ste. K120, Plano • www.heydayskincare.com 3 Glo Tanning The new walk-in tanning salon is now open in Plano, according to the company website. The salon offers luxury sunbeds, spray tan booths, a dry sauna, a wet

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10 Fork and Fire The restaurant’s Plano location in the Boardwalk at Granite Park has permanently closed, according to a social media post from the company. The space has been vacant since at least Oct. 27, according to signage on the building’s door. Fork and Fire’s McKinney location at 7540 SH 121, Ste. 150, is still open. Fork and Fire offered a craft bar including its signature cocktail, the tequila-tini. The restaurant also had an extensive brunch menu. • Closed late October • 5880 SH 121, Ste. 103B, Plano • www.forkandfire.com 11 Firestone Complete Auto Care The Firestone location on Parker Road in Plano has permanently closed. Firestone has three other locations in Plano, and the shop offers tires, car repairs and car maintenance. • Closed in October • 3200 W. Parker Road, Plano • www.firestonecompleteautocare.com

12 Enzo’s Deli & Imports The restaurant—which is connected to the wine bar Corner Wines—serves a variety of Italian sandwiches, imported meats and cheeses, pasta dishes, desserts, and more. Owner Michael Martin said the reception from the community has been “full of support.”

“The biggest thing is that we want people to walk in and feel like, ‘This is my place,’” he said. • Opened Dec. 1 • 4017 Preston Road, Ste. 535, Plano • 972-403-9463

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serve customers pizza, pasta, hot subs, salads and soups on its menu, according to its website. According to city records, a certificate of occupancy for the restaurant was approved Nov. 20 although no opening date has been announced by the business. • Opening TBD • 1405 Jupiter Road, Ste. 100, Plano • www.eastsidepizzapasta.com

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6 Beacon Nail Bar A new nail bar is coming soon in Plano, according signage in the building’s window. Construction for the nail salon began in October and is scheduled to complete Feb. 23 at an estimated cost of $150,000, according to a project registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. • Opening TBD • 565 Coit Road, Ste. 300, Plano 7 Yumilicious Dessert shop Yumilicious is opening in Plano, according to a project registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Construction on the 1,500-square-foot space is scheduled to begin Jan. 8 and complete June 28. The shop will be a self-serve, frozen yogurt lounge. • 565 Coit Road, Ste., 200, Plano • www.yumilicious.com 8 Assistance Center of Collin County The nonprofit organization named Stephanie Robinson its new executive director on Oct. 28, according to a news release from the company. The nonprofit organization works to prevent homelessness and poverty. Robinson has more than 20 years of business experience as an entrepreneur and consultant, according to the release. • 900 18th St., Plano • www.assistancecenter.org 9 Williams High School The school’s football field is set for several renovations, according to a project registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The school’s

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Plano. Paisano’s Taqueria serves tacos, tortas, quesadillas, burritos and more. Paisano’s has one other location, and the original is located in Lewisville. • Opened Nov. 13 • 1726 K Ave., Plano • 469-580-6907 4 The Dog Wizard The pet training center is now open in Plano, owner Kari Butler said. The center offers obedience training programs, including group, private and day training, as well as a boarding program where the pet stays with the trainer or at the training facility to undergo an immersive program for a week or more, according to the company website. • Opened in late August • 3501 Midway Road, Ste. 270, Plano • www.thedogwizard.com

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1 Haraz Coffee House The new coffee shop crafts authentic Yemeni-style drinks with beans grown from Haraz, a village in Yemen where the shop gets its namesake, according to the company website. It also serves pastries, such as milk cakes and croissants, and it sells prepackaged roasted coffee bean blends. • Opened Oct. 7 2 Desi Village A new Indian restaurant is now open in Plano. Desi Village will serve authentic Southern Indian fare, which includes dosas, biryanis, desserts, and various vegetable and meat curries, restaurant staff said. • Opened Nov. 25 • 2304 Coit Road, Ste. 20, Plano • www.desivillageus.com • 4341 14th St., Ste. 300, Plano • www.harazcoffeehouse.com 3 Paisano’s Taqueria A new Mexican restaurant is now open in downtown

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field house, bleachers and press box are all set for interior renovations, according to the filing. Work is scheduled to begin on Feb. 2, with the expected completion date being Aug. 31, 2026. • 1818 18th St., Plano • www.pisd.edu/williams 10 Prestonwood Baptist Church The church is putting in an amphitheater, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The church will also be adding stone seating near the stage and a concrete sidewalk. Construction was set to begin on Nov. 1 and set to finish on March 1. • 6810 W. Park Blvd., Plano • www.prestonwood.org

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11 Soft Surroundings The store’s location in Plano is set to close in January, a company spokesperson said. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September, and is set to close all 44 of its stores, according to a news release from the company. The store in Preston Park village sells clothes, shoes, jewelry and accessories for women. • Closing January • 1900 Preston Road, Ste. 185, Plano

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City planning Haggard Park renovations Plano city staff are seeking resident feedback on two alternate concept plans for renovations to Haggard Park that are being discussed. An initial renovation plan was presented in July, and the two alternate concept plans are based on resident feedback to the proposals. The master planning process that will continue in 2024. The gist The first alternative presented to residents includes a plan to largely preserve and enhance the existing park elements within the same plan, according to a presentation from city staff. Main features of the first concept include: • Preserving historic features • Reorganizing and upgrading the play area • Enhancing existing gateways and identity markers

Funds added for Hedgcoxe project

Additional funding for the Hedgcoxe Road project in Plano was approved because of further deterioration of the road’s condition. Plano City Council approved a design contract amendment to add $737,929 to the project’s scope during the Nov. 27 meeting. The additional funds take the total contract to over $4 million and should allow for further reconstruction along Hedgcoxe Road between Legacy Drive and Custer Road. The overview According to city documents, the original design for the reconstruction of Hedgcoxe Road occurred in October 2021 with further deterioration taking place between the design and the completion of construction. The additional funding will allow for the remaining reconstruction to take place.

City sta is considering multiple plans for renovations to Haggard Park.

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• Improving accessibility to the pedestrian edge in the southern areas of the park The second plan will slightly reorient the park’s existing pathways and break out the central lawn into a separate area within the master plan. The second phase highlights include:

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City working toward event center hotel Plano staff shared an update with council regarding development surrounding the Plano Event Center during a briefing session Nov. 7. Parks and Recreation Director Ron Smith said the city is getting closer to selecting a contractor that could complete required infrastructure work to allow for the future development of a hotel and parking struc- ture near the event center. What you need to know Smith said the construction of street connections to East Spring Creek Parkway and a new sewer line connection need to be constructed before a hotel project can begin. He added that the lack of nearby lodging has had an adverse impact on the revenue for the center.

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Plano ISD approves academic calendar

The calendar also added five minutes of instruc- tional time per day to all grade levels besides high school and senior high school, which will see their start and end times moved back five minutes due to transportation, PISD Chief Communications Officer Lesley Range-Stanton said. What else The first semester will be 82 days long, and the second will be 89. The second semester is gen- erally longer due to testing, Range-Stanton said. She also added that PISD’s 171 instructional days is comparable to McKinney and Frisco ISDs.

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Plano road set for $8.8 million of work Road projects to make sidewalk and pavement repairs on two different sections of Independence Parkway in Plano are currently underway, Plano Public Works Superintendent Chris Best said in an email. The details The stretches of Independence Parkway from Spring Creek Parkway to Hedgcoxe Road and Hedgcoxe Road to SH 121 in both directions both started work in August and are expected to finish in July 2025 and December 2024, respectively. Combined, the work will cost the city $8.8 million. For the duration of the projects, one lane in both directions will be closed daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Projects planned along Plano Parkway As a pavement repair project continues along a segment of Plano Parkway, city staff are planning for further projects set to begin in spring. City projects costing over $13 million are planned along Plano Parkway between the city’s eastern boundary and Independence Parkway to the west, according to the project website.

What you need to know The pavement repair, which began in July 2022, is a nearly $6.8 million project along Plano Park- way, Lead Marketing Specialist Wendy Jorgensen said. This portion of the project is taking place between the eastern city limits and US 75, per the project website, and is expected to be complete in February. Asphalt overlays are planned along several thor- oughfares in east Plano, including Plano Parkway, Parker Road and Los Rios Boulevard, with a total project cost of about $3.3 million.

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Number of homes sold

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All but one ZIP code area saw fewer homes sold in October 2023 compared to the same period last year. Each area saw increases in median home sales prices.

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Homes sold in Plano area by price point

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$633,250

$727,000

$522,500

$662,500

October 2023

$1 million+

$700,000-$999,999

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-42.11%

+3.57%

+12%

+14.29%

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Community Senior Living Guide

BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY

Bader House Memory Care of Plano Texas Type: memory care Cost: not provided Total units: not provided • 1667 W. Plano Parkway, Plano • www.baderhouse.com/plano-texas

• 2000 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano • www.brookdale.com/en/communities/ brookdale-creekside.html

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Carrara by Cantex Type: nursing home/skilled nursing, hospice care Cost: $249-$367/daily Total units: 112 • 4501 Tradition Trail, Plano • www.cantexcc.com/snf/carrara Collinwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Type: nursing home/skilled nursing; hospice care Cost: $150/daily (semi-private), $295/daily (private) Total units: 88 • 3100 S. Rigsbee Drive, Plano • www.collinwoodcarecenter.com

Total units: not provided • 2625 W. Plano Parkway, Plano • www.koelschseniorcommunities.com/senior-living/ tx/plano/arbor-hills Atria Canyon Creek Type: independent living Cost: not provided Total units: not provided • 440 Independence Parkway, Plano • www.atriaseniorliving.com/retirement-communities/ atria-canyon-creek-plano-tx

Types of communities

Plano

The Bridgemoor at Plano Type: independent living Cost: $1,685-$2,699/monthly Total units: 318 • 1109 Park Vista Road, Plano • www.bridgemoorplano.com

Independent-living communities cater to older adults with limited care needs. Most include amenities, such as tness programs, housekeeping and communal meals. Assisted-living communities specialize in providing care and supervision. These facilities frequently oer 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. Sta members are trained to help residents manage these diseases. Hospice care is intended to relieve symptoms and suering 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.

Accel at Willow Bend Type: nursing home/skilled nursing Cost: not provided Total units: 83 • 2620 Communications Parkway, Plano • www.accelwb.com

Brookdale Collin Oaks Type: assisted living, memory care, hospice care only on

The Healthcare Resort of Plano Type: assisted living, skilled nursing Cost: skilled nursing: $350/day (private), $225/day (semi-private); assisted living: $3,000-

Anthology of Plano Type: assisted living Cost: $3,946/month + Total units: 69 • 3670 Mapleshade Lane, Plano • www.anthologyseniorliving.com/senior-living/ tx/plano/mapleshade-lane Arbor Hills Memory Care Community Type: memory care Cost: not provided

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Conservatory at Plano Type: independent living Cost: not provided Total units: 222 • 6401 Ohio Drive, Plano • www.conservatoryseniorliving.com/ conservatory-at-plano

Total units: not provided • 4045 W. 15th St., Plano • www.brookdale.com/en/communities/ brookdale-collin-oaks.html

4,800/monthly Total units: 100 • 3325 W. Plano Parkway, Plano • www.thehealthcareresortplano.com

The Auberge at Plano Type: assisted living, memory care Cost: $4,800/month + Total units: 90 • 3690 Mapleshade Lane, Plano • www.frontiermgmt.com/communities/ the-auberge-at-plano

Brookdale Creekside Type: memory care Cost: $4,985-$7,025/monthly Total units: 30/56

PLANO 5930 West Park Blvd (972) 250-0500

ALLEN 1839 N Central Expressway (972) 908-3488

EAST PLANO 3404 N Central Expressway (972) 423-6688

COIT ROAD 1453 Coit Rd (972) 867-2821

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DaySpring Senior Living Type: assisted living, memory care Cost: $3,250-$5,550/monthly (assisted living), $400-$1,250/daily (memory care) Total units: 60 • 6400 Cheyenne Trail, Plano • www.dayspringal.org

Cost: not provided Total units: not provided • 5521 Village Creek Drive, Plano • www.silvercareliving.com/silvermark-plano Solstice Senior Living Plano Type: independent living Cost: not provided Total units: not provided • 1940 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano • www.solsticeseniorlivingplano.com Juniper Village at Spring Creek Type: assisted living, memory care

• 6101 Ohio Drive, Plano • www.thelegacyseniorcommunities.org

Orchards Market Plaza Type: independent living Cost: $1,950-$2,900/monthly Total units: 180 • 3640 Mapleshade Lane, Plano • www.orchardsmarketplaza.com Prestonwood Court Type: assisted living, memory care Cost: not provided Total units: not provided • 7001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano • www.prestonwoodcourt.com The Savannah at Gateway Type: independent living Cost: not provided Total units: around 300 • 401 Shiloh Road, Plano • www.savannahplano.com Silvermark Memory Care Type: memory care

Evergreen at Plano Type: independent living Cost: $1,161-$1,388/monthly Total units: 250 • 600 Independence Parkway, Plano • www.evergreenplano.com

Cost: $4,375-$5,175/monthly (assisted living), $4,880- $6,125/monthly (memory care), (2024 rates coming soon) Total units: 64 • 6410 Old Orchard Drive, Plano • www.junipercommunities.com Sunrise Senior Living of Plano Type: independent living, assisted living, memory care

HarborChase of Plano Type: assisted living, memory care Cost: not provided Total units: not provided • 5340 Towne Square Drive, Plano • www.harborchase.com/harborchase-plano

Cost: not provided Total units: 2,829

The Legacy Willow Bend Type: independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home/skilled nursing Cost: not provided Total units: not provided

• 4800 W. Parker Road, Plano • www.sunriseseniorliving.com

This list is not comprehensive.

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North Texas Realtor network helps serve area seniors making a move Cathi Coridan has been helping seniors and families through every step of transitioning into senior living for many years, and she launched the Network of Realtors Serving Seniors in NTX in March. The network’s goal is to bring like-minded Realtors together to provide resources, referrals for contractors and strategies to best serve Dallas-Fort Worth’s seniors. Community Impact spoke with Coridan about how the organization helps Realtors and seniors. What services does the network provide for the Realtors? I don’t want to sell houses in south Fort Worth when I live in Lewisville, and seniors require a lot of extra time. So the network now provides agents that I can work on a referral basis with that I know

will take really good care of that client and I can stay involved. We also provide guidance for Realtors less expe- rienced with senior living, and we provide educa- tional sessions three times a year with attorneys,

financial planners and other partners. How does the network benefit seniors making a move?

It’s not about the Realtor, it’s about serving the senior—and we work better together. If there’s a senior that wants to sell in south Fort Worth and buy in Frisco, I can connect with a trusted Realtor that can list that house down there, and I can find them a house in Frisco. We work together as a team. Or maybe somebody from Arlington wants to know my go-to cleaning crew or painter. I can give them those resources immediately, because we’ve already vetted them. What areas does the network cover? We go from south Fort Worth to Rockwall and from south Dallas to Sanger and beyond. The 25 agents in this network cover every single piece in the Metroplex.

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Where can more information on the network be found? The group can be contacted at our email address, senrealtorsntx@gmail.com, or at my phone number, which is 469-799-4044.

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200-acre life sciences hub set for Legacy Business Park From the cover

Why it matters

What’s happening

Plano Director of Special Projects Peter Braster said the new life sciences campus will diversify the city’s economic base with an industry that does not have much of a presence in Plano. Joseph J. Pancrazio, vice president for research and innovation at The University of Texas at Dal- las, said the Texas Research Quarter will become part of an emerging life sciences economy in Texas. Other North Texas projects include Dallas’ Pegasus Park and the federal government’s reloca- tion of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health’s customer experience center to Dallas. “We’re at this inection point where we’re seeing rapid growth,” Pancrazio said. Additionally, life sciences hubs, such as the Texas Research Quarter, will include the capacity to research and manufacture therapies within the same campus. That is similar to what has been done with semiconductor research and production in North Texas, Pancrazio said. That ability to house the development of medication from conception to manufacturing is also what makes the Texas Research Quarter so valuable, Plano Director of Economic Develop- ment Doug McDonald added. “We have these top-tier universities that are spitting out a lot of great research and a lot of great companies, but there’s no place for them here, and they eventually migrate to the East Coast or the West Coast,” he said. “When these companies do get successful, we now have the space in Plano.” The potential research hospital will also allow for what Pancrazio called early trials of therapies to demonstrate their feasibility.

manufacturing space, according to documents from NexPoint. Additionally, the city is considering a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, which would allow the city to capture growing property tax revenues in and around the development and reinvest them into projects aimed at further growth. Muns said the transformation of the headquarters will allow the public to appreciate the campus in a new way. “It’s always been covered up to a certain degree when it was rst built,” Plano Mayor John Muns said. “People will really see how amazing that building is, and enjoy the gardens and the surroundings.”

Zaccanelli said there are plans to invest around $1 billion within the project’s rst phase. That will help set up future development of the site that will ultimately include room for research and development, oce space, and manufacturing areas in and around the old Electronic Data Systems headquarters. He added the rst phase, which will encompass 4 million square feet of space, will likely result in the creation of 2,000 jobs in Plano. The development will also include at least a 9-acre park and nearly 800 mid-rise residential units, the latter of which is set to come in the nal phase of development. The residential and hotel uses planned for later stages of development will be allowed once requirements are met for park, oce and

The plan

The nal phase of the life sciences development can be developed once 7 acres of park space is built and a certicate of occupancy is issued for both 946,700 square feet of oce space and 375,000 square feet of manufacturing space.

Phase 1

Includes renovation of an existing garage, the addition of a production or manufacturing building, renovation of the southern section of the main central building and open space improvements Will include renovation of the remainder of the central building, two oce or lab buildings, a north parking garage and an additional manufacturing building Will include construction of three mid-rise residential buildings, a hotel and a parking garage Phase 3 Phase 2

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TENNYSON PKWY.

The redevelopment will be anchored by updating the old Electronic Data Systems headquarters.

SOURCES: NEXPOINT DEVELOPMENT, CITY OF PLANOCOMMUNITY IMPACT

RENDERING COURTESY NEXPOINT

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How we got here

What's next?

Business Park. The area houses the headquarters for FedEx, Frito-Lay, JCPenney, Toyota and many more.

Ross Perot built the massive Electronic Data Systems campus in the 1980s, and it became the centerpiece of what is now known as Legacy

City staff is working with NexPoint to assist with development of the site. Braster said work is expected to begin soon, with “a lot” of work slated for the irst quarter of 2024. “It’s an iconic site, and it was the heartbeat of [that area] for several decades,” McDonald added. “Our irst priority is to get the site reactivated.”

Electronic Data Systems is sold to Hewlett Packard

NexPoint acquires the property

Plan for the Texas Research Quarter is approved

Ross Perot founds Electronic Data Systems

Company moves to Plano

SOURCE: CITY OF PLANOCOMMUNITY IMPACT

1.6M square feet of manufacturing space

Quotes of note

1.3M square feet of lab space

“Plano [could become] the center of the universe for creating therapies to save peoples lives.”

“This project has the potential to provide the community here in Plano with some high-workforce opportunities.” JOHN MUNS, PLANO MAYOR

500K square feet of oce space

775 residential units

FRANK ZACCANELLI, NEXPOINT PRESIDENT

SOURCE: NEXPOINTCOMMUNITY IMPACT

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Mashup sport fowling nds a home in Plano

In Indianapolis in 2001, a group of friends created a mashup of football and bowling by happenstance that would gain a cult following across the U.S. The backstory By 2022 the company had opened eight fowling locations across the nation, including the largest ware- house to date and rst in Texas: Fowling Warehouse DFW in Plano, front desk manager Daryl Swanson said. The 71,000-square-foot facility is t out with over 25 lanes, two bars, a slew of TVs and giant projector screens, a VIP room, and spacious seating with tables fashioned from spare giant cable spools. The facility functions as a normal bar where customers can come in to drink and watch sports games, but those who wish to fowl can pay $15 and grab an open lane on a rst- come, rst-served basis. “I hope they come in, get a little overwhelmed at rst with the size of the building and what we have to oer, but then very quickly start to feel comfortable and at home, and start to really enjoy the game,” Swanson said.

The Fowling Warehouse location in Plano opened in 2022.

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Events

BY JONATHAN PERRIELLO

December

Scrooge, The Musical Officials with North Texas Performing Arts are putting on a fast-paced and fun, full-length, live musical production of Scrooge, a musical adapted from Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol.” The cast features Plano resident Darrell Rodenbaugh in a reprise in his 13th year and 112th appearance as North Texas’s Scrooge. • Dec. 13-17: 7:15 p.m. (Wed.-Sat.), 2:15 p.m. (Sat.-Sun.) • $15-$25 • Willow Bend Center For The Arts, 6121 W. Park Blvd., Ste. B216, Plano • www.ntpa.com/events/scrooge Decorate a Gingerbread House Central Market Cooking School is hosting a gingerbread making class, with participants able to take their creations home. The gingerbread, royal icing, candy and edible decorations are provided with a ticket. • Dec. 17 and Dec. 21, 1-2:30 p.m.; Dec. 22, noon-1:30 p.m. • $48-80 • Central Market Cooking School, 320 Coit Road, Plano • www.centralmarket.com Holiday Mixology Class Plano residents can learn how to make holiday cocktails from professional mixologists at the Renaissance hotel. The class will be held at Asian-fusion bar Whiskey Moon inside the hotel. • Dec. 20, 5-6 p.m. • Free • Renaissance Dallas At Plano Legacy West, 6007 Legacy Drive, Plano • www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dalbp-renaissance- dallas-at-plano-legacy-west-hotel/overview Art & Wine Walk in Downtown Plano The Downtown Plano Arts District is hosting its monthly art and wine walk with the December theme being ugly holiday sweaters. Participants can reserve a free ticket online to shop at several businesses downtown, sip wine and enjoy local art from Plano Art Association artists. Tasting maps can be found at any of the participating businesses. • Dec. 21, 5-8 p.m. • Free • Downtown Plano Arts District, 1021 E. 15th St., Plano • www.visitplano.com/event/art-wine-walk-in- downtown-plano-2 Lights on the Farm The Heritage Farmstead Museum will be transformed with close to 2 million holiday lights during the Christmas season. Attendees will have the opportunity to walk the quarter-mile trail and look at the lights, eat popcorn, drink hot cocoa and meet Santa Claus. The Farmstead will be hosting a meet and greet with the Grinch on Dec. 23 and a New Years celebration on Dec. 30. • Dec. 21-23 and 28-30, 6-10 p.m. • $15 (at the gate), up to $12 (online) • www.heritagefarmstead.org/lights-on-the-farm New Years Eve Party: Love & War Plano residents can attend a New Year’s Eve celebration at ranch house diner Love & War in Texas with band Turnpike Tributedours, a cover band of

Deerfield Holiday Lights 2023 Plano residents can experience the Deerfield Holiday Lights display throughout December. Features include the dancing Santas, millions of twinkling lights and larger-than-life displays. Event organizers recommend visiting Deerfield on less busy nights

during the week. • Dec. 1-30, 10 p.m. • Free • Deerfield Subdivision, Legacy Drive at Archgate Drive, Plano • www.deerfieldplano.org

‘Here Lies Jeremy Troy’ Plano residents can catch a production of “Here Lies Jeremy Troy” at Rover Dramawerks. The play focuses on Jeremy, who is on the brink of a partnership at the law firm where he works but he’s never been to law school. Jeremy’s old artist friend Charlie discovers his secret and blackmails Jeremy. Then Jeremy’s wife mistakes Tina the model for a “friend” of her husband’s and leaves as Jeremy’s boss is coming for dinner, leaving Tina and the men to improvise in the middle of a blizzard. • Jan. 11-27: 8 p.m. • $10 • Rover Dramawerks, 1517 H Ave., Plano • www.roverdramawerks.com together local food, artisan crafts and community spirit. The event will feature food trucks serving an array of gourmet burgers and exotic international cuisine, and vendors serving farm-fresh produce, including organic fruits and vegetables, honey, jams and freshly baked bread. Attendees can also stroll through a marketplace filled with unique, handcrafted goods from jewelry and clothing to home decor and art pieces created by artisans from the community. The event is family-friendly with face painting, games and interactive experiences. • Jan. 15: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free • Assembly Park, 1717 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano • www.assemblyparkplano.com Markets at Assembly Park Markets By Missy is hosting an event that brings

country music band Turnpike Troubadours. Guests who purchase VIP and premium tables will get a complimentary bottle of champagne, an appetizer on the house and a free grab bag. • Dec. 31: 8 p.m. • $25-$50 • Love & War in Texas, 601 E. Plano Parkway, Plano • www.loveandwarintexas.com/shows Fowling Warehouse DFW NYE Party Fowling Warehouse DFW is hosting a New Year’s Eve party for Plano residents. Fowling is a warehouse facility for a game that combines football and bowling. The event will feature music, dancing, champagne toasts and a balloon drop at midnight. • Dec. 31, 9 p.m.; Jan. 1. 10 p.m. • Free • Fowling Warehouse DFW, 1714 14th St., Plano • www.fowlingwarehousedfw.com

January

Hot Cake Hustle This family-friendly event will feature a 10K, 5K, Fun Run and Virtual Run through trails in the Plano Oak Point Nature Preserve. Upon finishing the run, attendees can enjoy an after-party that will have hotcakes, coffee, hot chocolate, food and ice cold beer. • Jan. 6, 6:30-10 a.m. • Free • Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, 5901 Los Rios Blvd., Plano • www.plano.gov/1476/oak-point-park-nature-preserve

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