Rendering of Goodland master-planned community. [Video still: Provident]

The annexation of 900 acres in south Grand Prairie has been approved by the City of Grand Prairie to boost the development of Goodland, a 5,000-acre master-planned community from Dallas-based Provident, a privately held real estate and investment firm.

Provident said the 900 acres being annexed are a sizable portion of its total Goodland development. The city of Grand Prairie called the annexation “a significant milestone” in advancing its own long-term vision for growth, connectivity, and quality of life.

Rendering of Goodland master-planned community. [Video still: Provident]

“We value our public-private partnership with the city of Grand Prairie and our shared vision for Goodland,” Provident Managing Director Rylan Yowell said in a statement. “Together, we’re making important progress toward advancements that benefit both the community and its people.”

Features and amenities

Image of Goodland master-planned community. [Video still: Provident]

Provident said the annexation paves the way for full city services—including police, fire protection, water, and sewer—to be extended to the newly incorporated portion of Goodland. The company said the area will serve as a cornerstone of the community’s upcoming phases, offering mixed-use residential development and several hundred acres reserved for a community hub and future town center.

The city said that portions of this annexation are planned to include:

  • A Montessori school
  • A church
  • Wedding and event venue
  • Coffee shop
  • Diverse mix of “attainable and higher-density homes”
  • Dedicated “active adult” neighborhood(s)
  • Regional parks & hike/bike trails

 

“These elements aim to foster a walkable, amenity-rich community that supports a variety of lifestyles and price points, further expanding the offerings within Goodland,” Yowell said.

Provident said that a dedicated area central to the long-term vision of Goodland will be developed into a future town center. It’s being envisioned as a “connected core” with civic and recreational uses planned in collaboration with the city.

The city said the planned amenities are designed to create a walkable, amenity-rich community that supports a variety of lifestyles and price points, further expanding opportunities for current and future residents of the city.

Key thoroughfare to open by end of 2025

Rendering of Goodland master-planned community. [Video still: Provident]

Provident said the driving force behind the annexation and development’s momentum is the upcoming completion of Goodland Parkway, a major thoroughfare scheduled to open by the end of the year. It will provide critical access into the heart of Goodland and connect to future commercial, retail, and civic services, the company said.

Goodland Parkway links Highway 360 and Highway 287, with future extensions planned to reach Highway 67 at the southern boundary of Provident’s massive land holdings and Grand Prairie’s city limits. The city said that the project is the result of a strategic collaboration between Provident and the city, both of which have made “significant capital contributions” to the roadway’s development.

Image of Goodland master-planned community. [Video still: Provident]

“This is an important step toward a strong, balanced future for Grand Prairie,” Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen said in a statement. “We’re not just growing—we’re growing in a way that strengthens the community we all call home.”

More looks at Goodland

Rendering of Goodland master-planned community. [Video still: Provident]

Rendering of Goodland master-planned community. [Video still: Provident]

Rendering of Goodland master-planned community. [Video still: Provident]

Image of land within the Goodland master-planned community. [Video still: Provident]

Image of Goodland master-planned community. [Video still: Provident]

Rendering of Goodland master-planned community. [Video still: Provident]

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