Multi-building distribution site coming to Plano

Plano was recently ranked as one of the best cities in the country to raise a family.

of REPORTcompiled by WalletHub, examined more than 180 cities and detailed some of the best and worst places to raise children. Plan DETERMINED fourth nationally, while other metroplex cities ranked well below, with Fort Worth finishing at No. 86 and Dallas at No. 141. Austin was the only other Texas city to crack the top 20, finishing in 19th place.

The metroplex also recently ranked as the best city for renters in the Lone Star State, earning the ranking in a WalletHub study that compared 182 cities nationwide, as previously. reported BY Dallas Express. of STUDYfocusing on rental market availability, affordability and quality of life, positioned Plano at the top for renters among Texas cities and the 11th best city nationwide for renters. A total of 16 cities in Texas made the list.

Next up for Plano is the start of construction on a multi-building distribution yard. The Dallas Business Journal reports on all the details. Here is the beginning of the story:

A Florida-based commercial real estate firm appears to be starting construction on a multi-building distribution site in Plano after recently receiving approval for an economic development grant.

Orlando-based Foundry Commercial plans to begin work on two buildings at 2700 W. Plano Parkway next month and turn over both facilities in February 2026, according to planning documents filed with the state.

Construction of a 226,860-square-foot building is estimated to cost approximately $10.6 million, while work on a second 96,072-square-foot building is estimated to cost about $5.3 million, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation . TDLR records are preliminary and subject to change, but they provide an early indication of construction plans.

Dallas-based GSR Andrade Architects will serve as the design firm on the project, according to the filing.

The Plano City Council voted in June to award Foundry Commercial Holdings LP a $750,000 stimulus grant to redevelop a vacant 275,000-square-foot building at the same address.