North Texas stretches farther north
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The Dallas North Tollway has become become "liquid gold" for cities north of Dallas, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Why it matters: Dallas' northern suburbs are among the country's fastest growing cities, bringing new shopping, office buildings and housing developments.
- The growth is expected to continue as the region's network of highways expands.
The intrigue: "An abundance of land may be Dallas's greatest natural resource. It is harvested by developers and spun into houses, communities and then entire cities," the Wall Street Journal says.
Case in point: Frisco was mostly farmland. Now, Frisco ISD has 12 high schools.
- Celina, to the north, was the country's fastest-growing city with at least 20,000 residents in 2023.
- DNT's six-mile extension is expected to reach the city in 2027 and fuel more growth in cities like Celina and Prosper.
Yes, but: The northern cities may experience growing pains, including water management, access to health care and affordable housing.
The bottom line: It's only a matter of time until North Texas stretches to Oklahoma.