PLANO, Tex.--Four local retailers are set to open on the ground floor of the new Junction 15, a luxury-living community located in the historic downtown area of Plano. 7-Eleven and Paws Dog Barkery are currently open; The Day Spa and a bakery called Amazeballz are expected to open in early 2015. A fifth retailer will soon be joining Junction 15 and will be announced early this year.

"Each of the retailers we have secured so far aligns directly with our vision for Junction 15 as a community, as well as the city of Plano's vision for the downtown area,” Paul Neuroth, senior vice president of retail leasing for Southern Land Co., told GlobeSt.com. “The goal is to offer convenience, which will preserve the walkability and increase vibrancy of the area."

Southern Land, the developer of Junction 15, has also developed other Dallas-area properties including The Lofts at Watters Creek (Allen), Art House (Keller) and Tucker Hill (McKinney).