Plano was recently ranked one of the best cities in the country to raise a family.
The report, compiled by WalletHub, examined more than 180 cities and detailed some of the best and worst places for raising children. Plano placed fourth nationwide, while other metroplex cities ranked much lower, with Fort Worth finishing No.86 and Dallas finishing No.141. Austin was the only other Texas city that managed to crack the top 20, finishing at No.19.
The metroplex city 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 The Dallas Express. The study, focusing on rental market availability, affordability, and quality of life, positioned Plano at the peak for renters amongst 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 site. Dallas Business Journal reports on all of the details. Here’s the start 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 start work on two buildings at 2700 W. Plano Parkway next month and deliver both facilities in February 2026, according to planning documents filed with the state.
Construction on a 226,860-square-foot building is estimated to cost roughly $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 filings 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 provide Foundry Commercial Holdings LP a $750,000 incentive grant to redevelop a vacant 275,000-square-foot building at the same address.