With a completion date of late 2010, this expansion of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit System’s $1.8 billion, 28-mile Green Line, is sure to set off new growth in Carrollton. Combine that with a $38 million mixed-used development in the heart of the downtown district, and it’s clear that this small city is poised for big growth.
Looking Ahead
Once a thriving farm community linked to the larger cities with three, railroad lines, Carrollton is now renewing their past by erecting rail lines, which will certainly allow businesses - and real estate values - to thrive.
The transit-oriented development manager for the Carrollton project put it best when he said that “rail is the catalyst for this new growth.”
He also went onto say that the rail system is “important for the long-term sustainability of Carrollton.”
The mixed-use development will feature 295 apartment homes, a parking garage, retail shops and even a public park.
Carrollton, with its new transit-oriented development, is sure to promote urban living and an increased desired to live in the city.
About Carrollton
The residential and corporate community of Carrollton is conveniently located in the dynamic Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, making it an ideal spot to live and conduct business. In fact, its diverse community, low cost of doing business and close proximity to Dallas make Carrollton the ideal place to reside for many Dallas professionals.
There are a plethora of businesses and economic sectors in Carrollton, such as manufacturing, construction, wholesale, finance, insurance and real estate.
A high quality of life, which includes low taxes, family-friendly, safe neighborhoods and an excellent school system, has certainly been Carrollton’s attraction , but it is the progressive growth and new rail line development that will propel it forward for its continued success and sustainability.
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