Bella Prosper, a $240 million planned mixed-use development, heads to a 2027 groundbreaking, while an Allen commission approved plans for an 11-acre retail center.
Check out six trending stories from Community Impact’s Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.
1. La Rue Doughnuts opens Frisco location
La Rue Doughnuts is now open in Frisco. The bakery offers a variety of brioche tallow fried doughnuts, croissants, cruller and fresh pastries made fresh daily. Also available is a selection of coffee from Richardson-based Eiland Roasters and a variety of slushies.
See what the buzz is about from Reporter Jack Hintze
2. Plans move forward for 11-acre, grocer-anchored retail center in Allen
A development including several restaurants and a grocery store is coming soon to east Allen. In a 6-0 vote, the Allen Planning and Zoning Commission approved a general development plan for an approximately 11-acre retail center in east Allen at an Aug. 18 meeting.
Get more details from Reporter Mary Katherine Shapiro
3. $240M Bella Prosper looks to 2027 groundbreaking
Bella Prosper, a $240 million planned mixed-use development, is set to help Prosper stand out amid rapid growth in North Texas, town officials said. It will include boutique shopping, restaurants, office space, townhomes and a waterfront hotel, according to town documents. The 61.7-acre development, which was approved by Prosper Town Council in June, is expected to bring in nearly $60 million in annual taxable sales, according to the developers.
Read the full story from Reporters Jenna Stephenson and Ashley Yarbrough
4. Frisco approves $4.7M in contract for Frisco on the Green park construction
The city of Frisco has approved nearly $4.68 million in contracts for the construction of Frisco on the Green. Frisco on the Green is a 27-acre, nature-focused park project along Teel Parkway that preserves local wetlands and provides environmental education and community green space. During an Aug. 18 meeting, the Frisco City Council approved two separate contracts for the park’s construction, one for general park construction and site improvements and one for the construction of a playground.
Find out more from Reporter Jack Hintze
5. Long John Silver’s reopens, debuts renovated East McKinney restaurant
A Long John Silver’s location in East McKinney is now open following a closure and renovation process, a company news release states. Upgrades at the remodeled restaurant include self-order kiosks, a streamlined layout and other new design elements, per the release.
Read more from Senior Editor Shelbie Hamilton
6. Check out the latest on 5 Dallas Fort Worth International Airport lounges
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is seeing an uptick in premium lounges in Terminals C and D and the still-under-construction Terminal F. Chase Sapphire Lounge, Plaza Premium and PS recently opened, while American Airlines and American Express announced plans for lounge spaces.
See the updates from Senior Reporter Cody Thorn
