Frisco residents will soon see new parks, trails and housing as the City Council approved a development agreement for The Link, a $1 billion mixed‑use district near the PGA of America headquarters. The Oct. 20 council meeting formalized how developers will meet the city’s parkland requirements and how Frisco will offset eligible costs through park‑fee credits or refunds.
The Link covers roughly 240 acres at the southeast corner of Legacy Drive and PGA Parkway. The project, led by Stillwater Capital, is designed to include housing, office space, retail, entertainment and outdoor amenities. City documents indicate the first construction phase will feature a 3.5‑mile hike‑and‑bike trail that will serve both residents of The Link and nearby neighborhoods.
According to Community Impact, the development is projected to generate about $10 million each year in property and sales‑tax revenue and to create between 8,000 and 10,000 jobs. Office space is expected to total between 2 million and 2.5 million square feet. Housing plans allow for up to 2,206 multifamily units and up to 500 single‑family homes and cottages.
The approved agreement outlines how developers will satisfy Frisco’s parkland obligations. In exchange, the city will provide park‑fee credits or refunds to help offset eligible costs for park and trail improvements and ongoing facility maintenance. This arrangement is intended to ensure that the new amenities are financially sustainable while delivering community benefits.
Frisco first rezoned the nearly 240‑acre parcel for The Link in 2021, setting the stage for the multi‑phase development. Direct access to Frisco’s existing hike‑and‑bike trail network is a key component, linking the new trail to the broader regional system.
What’s next: With the agreement in place, Stillwater Capital will move forward with the first phase, beginning construction of the 3.5‑mile trail and associated park facilities. The city will continue to monitor compliance with park‑fee credits and will update residents as additional phases, housing units and office space are built.
Sources: communityimpact.com
