Prosper Council approves zoning for 143-acre Marco mixed-use district

The Town of Prosper’s Town Council approved zoning plans for The Marco, a 143-acre Venetian-inspired mixed-use district, on October 27. Blackard Companies will develop the master-planned project at the northeast corner of the Dallas North Tollway and U.S. 380. The development is designed to serve as a regional hub for commercial, residential, and entertainment activities.

The approved zoning establishes standards for the site, which includes a central 15-acre navigable lagoon and canal system. The lagoon will also function as regional stormwater infrastructure. Residential components include high-rise condos, single-family villas, townhomes, senior living, and mid-rise multifamily housing. The plan also incorporates up to two full-service hotels, a market hall, and entertainment venues.

Commercial elements include more than 1 million square feet of Class A office space, with two corporate campuses positioned near the U.S. 380 and Dallas North Tollway interchange. These structures are located along the outer edge of the property to buffer traffic noise for the interior village and waterfront district.

Mayor David Bristol stated that the project aligns with Prosper’s dedication to high-quality development and economic opportunity. He credited the Planning and Zoning Commission, Director of Development Services David Hoover, and staff for their review. Jeff Blackard, Principal of Blackard Companies, expressed gratitude for the council’s support, noting that the design fits Prosper’s deliberate growth approach.

Hoover explained that the team crafted zoning standards to support the innovative design, including the canal system, while ensuring robust infrastructure. Madison Clark, Prosper Economic Development Director, described the intersection as a premier growth corridor and said the approval marks the latest phase of the town’s economic expansion. Blackard Companies will begin development with foundational infrastructure and central features over the coming years.

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