Collin Creek Mall Redevelopment in Plano Finally Underway After Years of Delays

Collin Creek Mall Redevelopment Progress

• 🏗️ Construction is actively progressing at the former Collin Creek Mall in Plano, with crews working internally to refurbish retail space.
• 🚗 A new underground parking garage has been completed, and an amenity center is expected to open soon.
• 🏡 Approximately 50 homes are already occupied on the site, indicating early residential activity and community presence.
• 📅 While retail tenant announcements are not expected for another year, construction on a park and apartment complex will begin early next year.

Major Delays and Challenges

• 💧 An $80 million drainage issue, involving a large creek on the property, was the primary cause of significant delays.
• 😷 The COVID-19 pandemic also contributed to delays, alongside necessary design and rezoning approvals.
• 📈 Construction momentum picked up significantly in late 2023, particularly on the residential aspects of the project.

Other Development Projects

• 🏢 Momentum is building for other projects, such as the mixed-use development in Frisco anchored by Whole Foods.
• 🚧 A new developer has taken over the Frisco project, addressing a long-standing eyesore pit and continuing construction.