http://www.friscoresidential.com/index.php Jeff Wimpy Real Estate - Frisco Residential en jwimpy@gmail.com Copyright 2008 2008-04-24T18:57:00-06:00 http://www.friscoresidential.com/index.php/realestate/myblog_details/costco_in_frisco/ http://www.friscoresidential.com/index.php/realestate/myblog_details/costco_in_frisco/ You may have heard rumors about a Costco coming to Frisco. Allegedly it is to be built next to the Main Event entertainment venue at Main and DNT. Here's the latest from the City of Frisco's, Scott Ingall, in the Zoning Dept.: "The zoning request showed both a CostCo and a Main Event each in a different location. The Main Event has received site plan approval and should be going to construction in the next few months. We have not received any application for a CostCo on this site or anywhere else in the City. " - Scott Ingalls, Zoning & Subdivision (March 4, 2008) For now, it looks like there is land set aside for a Costco but it is still categorized as a rumor! You may have heard rumors about a Costco coming to Frisco. Allegedly it is to be built next to The Main Event entertainment venue at Main and DNT. Here's the latest from the City of Frisco's, Scott Ingall, in the Zoning Dept.: "The zoning request showed both a CostCo and a Main Event each in a different location. The Main Event has received site plan approval and should be going to construction in the next few months. We have not received any application for a CostCo on this site or anywhere else in the City. " - Scott Ingalls, Zoning & Subdivision (March 4, 2008) For now, it looks like there is land set aside for a Costco but it is still categorized as a rumor! 2008-04-24T17:57:00-06:00 http://www.friscoresidential.com/index.php/realestate/myblog_details/panther_creek_parkway_expansion/ http://www.friscoresidential.com/index.php/realestate/myblog_details/panther_creek_parkway_expansion/ Here's the latest regarding Panther Creek Parkway: "Panther Creek Parkway (DNT – Teel) and Legacy Drive - This project was submitted and approved by City Council in May 2007 for expedited design and construction. Plans were completed in November 2007 and Council awarded the bid on December 18, 2007 to Mario Sinacola & Sons. Construction began January 21st, 2008 and is proceeding at an expeditious rate. Construction of Panther Creek Parkway is projected to be complete in six months. Legacy Drive should be completed by August 2008." -- Curt Balogh, Spec. Asst. to the City Mgr This project has been expedited because of delays in the Eldorado Parkway expansion plans. Here's the latest regarding Panther Creek Parkway: "Panther Creek Parkway (DNT – Teel) and Legacy Drive - This project was submitted and approved by City Council in May 2007 for expedited design and construction. Plans were completed in November 2007 and Council awarded the bid on December 18, 2007 to Mario Sinacola & Sons. Construction began January 21st, 2008 and is proceeding at an expeditious rate. Construction of Panther Creek Parkway is projected to be complete in six months. Legacy Drive should be completed by August 2008." -- Curt Balogh, Spec. Asst. to the City Mgr This project has been expedited because of delays in the Eldorado Parkway expansion plans. 2008-04-24T17:50:00-06:00 http://www.friscoresidential.com/index.php/realestate/myblog_details/newman_village_in_frisco_legacy_and_eldorado_parkway/ http://www.friscoresidential.com/index.php/realestate/myblog_details/newman_village_in_frisco_legacy_and_eldorado_parkway/ Have you seen the plans for the new gated community, Newman Village, and the Urban Retail Center? If not, you've got to check it out, it looks awesome. I really, really hope it turns out as nice as the pictures in the .pdf file. We need a really cool place in West Frisco that focuses on outdoor liesure, shopping, and restaurants. I like Frisco Square but so much of it is not conducive to relaxing outside unless you're at a soccer game or concert. Although, I saw that Lochrann's now has outdoor seating. Starbucks will be opening soon, too! Have you seen the plans for the new gated community, Newman Village, and the Urban Retail Center? If not, you've got to check it out, it looks awesome. I really, really hope it turns out as nice as the pictures in the .pdf file. We need a really cool place in West Frisco that focuses on outdoor liesure, shopping, and restaurants. I like Frisco Square but so much of it is not conducive to relaxing outside unless you're at a soccer game or concert. Although, I saw that Lochrann's now has outdoor seating. Starbucks will be opening soon, too! 2008-04-24T17:32:00-06:00 http://www.friscoresidential.com/index.php/realestate/myblog_details/eldorado_parkway_expansion_update/ http://www.friscoresidential.com/index.php/realestate/myblog_details/eldorado_parkway_expansion_update/ I know we are all anxious to get relief from the brutal traffic on Eldorado Parkway. It seems like the Eldorado expansion will never get here. Here's the latest that I have heard as of 4/2008: "The project was bid on February 7, 2008 by TxDOT. The apparent low bidder is W.W. Webber, LLC. The amount of the bid was $21,211,560.36. Currently TxDOT has a 'delayed' construction start scheduled on the project since all the franchised utilities are not finished with their relocations until June 2008." Curt Balogh, Spec. Asst. to the City Mgr. Also, to compensate for all the orange barrels that will soon litter Eldorado Parkway, the City of Frisco has stepped up construction on Panther Creek (just to the north of Eldorado) over to Dallas North Tollway. That is slated to open late Summer - early Fall of 2008. I know we are all anxious to get relief from the brutal traffic on Eldorado Parkway. It seems like the Eldorado expansion will never get here. Here's the latest that I have heard as of 4/2008: "The project was bid on February 7, 2008 by TxDOT. The apparent low bidder is W.W. Webber, LLC. The amount of the bid was $21,211,560.36. Currently TxDOT has a 'delayed' construction start scheduled on the project since all the franchised utilities are not finished with their relocations until June 2008." Curt Balogh, Spec. Asst. to the City Mgr. Also, to compensate for all the orange barrels that will soon litter Eldorado Parkway, the City of Frisco has stepped up construction on Panther Creek (just to the north of Eldorado) over to Dallas North Tollway. That is slated to open late Summer - early Fall of 2008. 2008-04-24T17:21:00-06:00 http://www.friscoresidential.com/index.php/realestate/myblog_details/hwy_121_timeline/ http://www.friscoresidential.com/index.php/realestate/myblog_details/hwy_121_timeline/ Here's a brief timeline from Frisco's "State of the City" report (updated March 2008) regarding Hwy 121 openings. Of course, this is a Texas Department of Transportation Project, and not the responsibility of the City of Frisco: TxDOT projected main lane construction completion dates: Through Denton County to Hillcrest - September 2008 Phase 3: Hillcrest to US-75 - 2010 Phase 4: 121/US 75 Interchange - 2011 Phase 5: 121/DNT Interchange - 2012 Here's a brief timeline from Frisco's "State of the City" report (updated March 2008) regarding Hwy 121 openings. Of course, this is a Texas Department of Transportation Project, and not the responsibility of the City of Frisco: TxDOT projected main lane construction completion dates: Through Denton County to Hillcrest - September 2008 Phase 3: Hillcrest to US-75 - 2010 Phase 4: 121/US 75 Interchange - 2011 Phase 5: 121/DNT Interchange - 2012 2008-04-24T17:05:00-06:00