\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFrisco officials consider plans for a mixed-use development anchored by Trader Joe\u2019s, while two single-family housing developments move forward in Plano and Richardson.<\/p>\n
Check out this list of trending stories from Community Impact’s<\/a> Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.<\/p>\n 1. Frisco commission to consider Trader Joe\u2019s-anchored mixed-use development<\/strong><\/p>\n Plans for Frisco\u2019s first Trader Joe\u2019s grocery store are under review by city officials. Frisco\u2019s Planning and Zoning Commission is set to consider a zoning change for a nearly 10-acre mixed-use development that could include a Trader Joe\u2019s, according to city documents. While the developer has revised plans in response to staff feedback, city staff are recommending denial of the zoning request, citing concerns about the project\u2019s layout, walkability and overall compatibility with surrounding development.<\/p>\n Get the full story from Reporter Jacquelyn Burrer.<\/a><\/p>\n 2. Celina eyes 113-acre land trade with Prosper ISD<\/strong><\/p>\n A land swap between the city of Celina and Prosper ISD could move forward in the next several months, potentially resulting in a nearly 300-acre park off Smiley Road. At an April 14 meeting, Celina City Council authorized the city to move forward with the potential land trade agreement, involving the city, PISD and developer Tellus Group.<\/p>\n Read more from Reporter Jacquelyn Burrer.<\/a><\/p>\n 3. Plan for 50 single-family homes OK\u2019d near Plano East Senior High School<\/strong><\/p>\n Plano officials unanimously approved a plan for 14.1 acres of residential development along Los Rios Boulevard. The area was rezoned from estate development to planned development single-family residential homes at a City Council meeting April 27. The 50 single-family homes on this property will have 7,000-square-foot lot sizes, or 9,000-square-foot lot sizes at the ends of a block, with a three-car garage, according to city documents.<\/p>\n Continue reading to find out more from Reporter Patricia Ortiz.<\/a><\/p>\n 4. \u2018A generational gift\u2019: Frisco begins construction on 1,011-acre Grand Park<\/strong><\/p>\n Construction is officially underway on the first phase of Grand Park, Frisco\u2019s long-planned signature park near downtown. City officials broke ground April 27 on the park, which will span over 1,000 acres just west of the Dallas North Tollway. Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney said Grand Park is one of Frisco\u2019s \u201c20-year overnight success stories,\u201d as the project has been in the works since Frisco voters approved bond funding in 2006.<\/p>\n See what the buzz is about from Reporter Jacquelyn Burrer.<\/a><\/p>\n 5. The Lion and Crown Pub offers food, live music in McKinney<\/strong><\/p>\n A new restaurant called The Lion and Crown Pub is now open in McKinney, co-owner Sandra Vazquez said. The Lion and Crown is an English-style pub that serves a variety of foods and hosts live music events, according to its website. The restaurant\u2019s menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts and more. Lion and Crown also serves beer on tap and cocktails.<\/p>\n