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LAKESIDE DFW BENEFIT #2

NEW HOUSING OPTIONS NEAR THE LAKE Lakeside DFW will offer ignored demographic groups a chance to enjoy Flower Mound Compact lake-view estates Down-size in style with the largest lots at Lakeside DFW, many that offer lake views from their backyard or second … [Read More...]

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LAKESIDE DFW BENEFIT #1

PUBLIC ENJOYMENT OF THE LAKE Six ways to appreciate the beauty of Lake Grapevine at Lakeside DFW Table with a view Where else in North Texas can couples, families, or just friends enjoy dining amidst this kind of natural … [Read More...]

Office projects marching to mixed-use drum of Legacy Town Ctr.

Office tenants gravitate toward mixed-use projects that offer retail, restaurants, and rentals. (Photo courtesy of the City of Plano)

A recent series of announcements shows that office tenants and developers are flocking to sites in and around Legacy Town Center. Flower Mound residents and politicians who are considering the mixed-use zoning application for the 150-acre Lakeside DFW might look to Legacy Town Center, which is a … [Read More...]

April 19 work session reveals misconceptions about mixed use

The April 19 work session demonstrated that residents have voiced widespread enthusiasm for the Lakeside DFW concept plan, but council members are still grappling with the benefits and safeguards of the Mixed Use Ordinance and its … [Read More...]

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Ingredient #5: Seniors and knowledge workers bring vitality to Lakeside

Fifth in a six-part series covering the six districts of the plan for Lakeside DFW. Click here to see an overview of the concept plan. The rentals at Lakeside DFW, tailored for seniors and knowledge workers, will be tucked off the main drag, … [Read More...]

Down-sizing empty-nesters interested in shopping, eating out, and the outdoors will love the Homes at Lakeside.

Ingredient #4: Lake-oriented living with a classic neighborhood feel

  Fourth in a six-part series covering the six districts of the plan for Lakeside DFW. Click here to see an overview of the concept plan. The Homes of Lakeside occupy the  western and northern acreage of the property, close to the lake, the forest of Murrell Park, and the existing neighborhoods … [Read More...]

Lakeside DFW developer addresses regional forum

Richard Myers, managing director of Realty Capital Management and master developer of Lakeside DFW, spoke at the Alliance Development Forum on Friday, April 13. Myers was joined on the panel by Chuck Greenberg, former CEO of the Texas Rangers … [Read More...]

Flower Mound residents share preferences, concerns on Lakeside

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Between February 15 and April 8, an additional 57 Flower Mound residents responded to Lakeside DFW's on-line survey, raising the total respondents to 448 since September (178 on-line, 270 by hand.) “Lake-view dining” and “lake views” continue to rank at the top of the “Lakeside DFW Wish List” in … [Read More...]

Lakeside Parkway will attract shoppers, diners, strollers, people-watchers, and other to enjoy the streetlife on the half-mile hub of the Shops at Lakeside.

Ingredient #3: The Shops at Lakeside — shopping and strolling

 Third in a six-part series.  In part three of our series, we delve into the half-mile stretch of Lakeside Parkway connecting International Parkway (FM 2499) with the northern and central roundabouts. These five blocks will grow over time to become the heart of street life and commercial activity at Lakeside DFW. The … [Read More...]

Lewisville schools to benefit from Lakeside DFW Foundation

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Officials of Lakeside DFW in Flower Mound announced today that they intend to establish a non-profit organization to benefit the Lewisville Independent School District (LISD), the Town of Flower Mound, and the Lakeside DFW neighborhood. At a meeting last week with LISD … [Read More...]

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Concept plan

Creating a place people will love in Flower Mound Thanks to the input and feedback of over 500 Flower Mound residents, the Lakeside DFW concept plan has been refined and is displayed here for your review. Click here to … [Read more...]

Southlake Town Square is primarily accessed by car, but visitors park once and walk to enjoy the project's tree-lined sidewalks and parks.

Southlake Town Square can’t be duplicated in Flower Mound, but its place-making principles can

Southlake faced a challenge in the late nineties. How to create a “village center” on 130 acres sandwiched between SH 114 and Southlake Boulevard? At the time. few had attempted, much less succeeded, at such a goal in a deeply … [Read more...]

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Survey results Part 1: Flower Mound residents envision an active, lake-oriented lifestyle at Lakeside DFW

Based on an on-going survey, Flower Mound residents want amenities that capitalize on Lakeside DFW’s lake-view location and reflect their active lifestyle. As of February 16, 2012, over 391 residents had taken the survey, either … [Read more...]

Great places are about the activities that take place there.

What does it take to create places people love? Start with these five essentials

The Project for Public Spaces, through nearly 40 years of research, has identified principles that are essential when creating places people love. The complete story can be found at "Principles for creating great community places." … [Read more...]

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Corporate campuses are going the way of the dinosaur; can Flower Mound adapt?

Our Facebook post on the decline of corporate campuses has generated some interesting comments. They are below. But first, here's a recap for those just jumping into the conversation on the future of the western half of Flower … [Read more...]