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2,000-Acre Plan Losing Stand-Alone Multifamily

ARLINGTON, TX-Huffines Communities bows to pressure, agreeing to pull 30 acres of multifamily buildings from Viridian's mixed-use plan. Lofts will be part of the town center.

By Connie Gore | Updated on April 08, 2008

ARLINGTON, TX-Huffines Communities Inc. has retreated on a plan to include stand-alone multifamily buildings in its 2,000-acre Viridian, a mixed-use development planned for the largest undeveloped tract in the city limits. The concession came last night at a special presentation before city council, which was poised to reject the plan because it called for 900 rental units.

Huffines’ president Robert Kembel told reporters after the meeting that “I didn’t want 30 acres to overshadow what this development should be.” Although stand-alone buildings are gone from the plan, the Dallas-based developer will put loft apartments above shops in the Viridian Town Center.

The Viridan development at full build-out is projected to add $1.5 billion to the city’s tax base. Ground could break in the summer, but there are several hurdles to clear before work can begin, including a final decision on the extension of Ballpark Way. The road extension has been adamantly opposed by Viridian’s neighbors. Council is expected to vote on the project’s zoning at its April 22 meeting.

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