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Plano Lands in Top 5 U.S. Cities for Families

By Joy Donovan / June 2, 2026 /

Choosing where to raise a family is no small decision, and one new survey says Plano might be the best place in the state to put down roots. Plano ranked fourth in the nation on WalletHub’s 2026 list of the Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family, a report released last week. The ranking…

After Months of Speculation, Plano Enters Dallas Stars Arena Talks

By Charles Grand / February 27, 2026 /

After months of speculation linking The Shops at Willow Bend to a potential new arena, a Dallas City Council member says Plano has advanced a proposal to lure the Dallas Stars north. Council Member Chad West (District 1) said Plano’s pitch includes a Letter of Intent that has not yet been signed, as the NHL…

Another Major Retailer Winds Down at Plano’s The Shops at Willow Bend

By Charles Grand / January 19, 2026 /

North Texas shopaholics will have another legacy retail institution to mourn before too long as the Dillard’s at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano lives out its final days this month, marking one of the mall’s last chapters ahead of its inevitable redevelopment. The Shops at Willow Bend has been around for 25 years.…

Assembly Park Adds Office Tenants, Fills Retail as East Plano Redevelopment Continues

By Shelby Skrhak / January 16, 2026 /

Assembly Park, the 26-acre mixed-use development of the former Plano Market Square Mall, is deepening its foothold as a live-work-play hub anchoring East Plano with new office tenants and a fully leased retail section, Triten Real Estate Partners announced recently. As part of east Plano’s ongoing redevelopment, Assembly Park now features about 180,000 square feet…

Apartment Tower Construction to Gear Up at Plano’s Park at Legacy

By Charles Grand / December 26, 2025 /

Work on the residential component of The Park at Legacy redevelopment in Plano will be gearing up in the coming months, with new construction expected to kick off in April. Once the headquarters of the department store chain JCPenney, 6501 Legacy Dr. is in the process of being transformed from an old school suburban office…