217-acre urban village: Dream Hotel, 45-acre park, 18-story residential, Class A office, designed by UNStudio
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This is a 2030+ play. Don't buy expecting immediate returns.
$2.5B
2024–2035
Vertical construction, Phase 1 retail 41% leased (TYLER'S, Frenchie, Woodhouse Spa, Second Rodeo Brewing) opening Fall 2027, Dream Hotel & office under construction
What could happen
If it goes well
Firefly Park becomes Frisco's answer to Legacy West—but with better park space and architectural distinction. The Dream Hotel brings boutique hospitality to north Frisco. The 45-acre park hosts festivals, farmers markets, and community events. Home values in Richwoods, Hollyhock, and Lilyana rise 15-20% as the 'north Frisco is too far' stigma disappears. Frisco's identity evolves from 'sprawl with stadiums' to 'designed suburban city.'
Watch out for
Urban density in suburban Frisco is unproven. If the 18-story tower struggles to lease, developers scale back ambitions. The Dream Hotel becomes a Marriott. The 45-acre park is phased, with only 20 acres delivered by 2030. Construction fatigue sets in, and buyers avoid the area until 'it's actually done.' The 10-year timeline feels interminable.
What this means if you buy nearby
Design-Forward: UNStudio (Dutch architecture firm) designed this. The 18-story residential tower and Dream Hotel bring genuine urban density to Frisco—a first. This isn't suburban sprawl; it's intentional urbanism.
45-Acre Park: The centerpiece park is massive by Frisco standards. Think Klyde Warren vibes but suburban. If executed well, this becomes the gathering space for north Frisco.
Long Timeline: 2035 completion means a decade of construction. Nearby homeowners will live through dust, traffic, and noise. The payoff is distant.
Where it stands
Originally as Frisco North/Oxbow
The Noc 187-unit building underway
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What is daily life like in 75034?
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