Mixed-Use Site has Future-Proofing in Mind

FRISCO, TX—By investing in technology, Frisco Station provides the foundation required for new innovations to be launched. The technology platform being integrated at Frisco Station enables innovative transit solutions, for example, to develop stronger, faster and more reliable connections between devices and applications.

When it’s all said and done, Frisco Station will have the necessary infrastructure to create an environment for people to innovate, engage and collaborate. Specifically, Frisco Station is served by one of the world’s first Skyports to support Uber Air’s unique flying taxis and one of the first projects in the nation to be served by a network of autonomous vehicles. And now, Frisco Station will be one of the first connected communities in the nation built from the ground up with 5G Evolution wireless technology from AT&T.

Through this effort, Frisco Station is launching an enhanced wireless experience across its parks, residential options, hospitality units and corporate spaces. Designed with future-proofing in mind, the 242-acre mixed-use development will feature the latest integrated connectivity from AT&T, including wireless micro cells, ultra-fast Internet powered by AT&T Fiber and Wi-Fi throughout all common areas.

“We believe we are creating a high-tech environment, unlike anywhere else in the country, that has the potential to change the way people think about what’s possible in their day-to-day interactions with people and information,” said Mike Berry, president of Hillwood, Frisco Station’s master developer.

By proactively addressing current and future connectivity needs, Frisco Station will be prepared for greater reliance on smart devices and automated platforms for transportation, healthcare, entertainment and lifestyle advancements–to connect an anticipated 15,000-person daytime population, 5 million square feet of office and 2,400 urban-living residents to and from one of the fastest-growing areas in the country.

Frisco Station’s master plan is built upon three pillars designed to encourage smart, creative and healthy experiences. The development will promote activity, connectedness and individual well-being through its interwoven trails and 30 acres of programmable, interactive open spaces. Building a connected community from the ground up ensures that the plan can be put into practice today and maximized well into the future.

Frisco Station is a 242-acre mixed-use development that is created with a new approach to urban design based on the foundational principles of smart, creative and healthy experiences. Located along Frisco’s highly desired North Platinum Corridor, Frisco Station features office, residential and medical uses, along with a retail and restaurant district that will be anchored by Alamo Drafthouse. The project is being developed by the Frisco Station Partnership, which is composed of The Rudman Partnership, Hillwood Properties and VanTrust Real Estate.

“Frisco Station is one of the only projects in the country being built with the required infrastructure to support automated platforms for transportation, healthcare, entertainment and lifestyle advancements,” Russell Laughlin, executive vice president of Hillwood, tells GlobeSt.com. “Through the 5G Evolution wireless technology and the latest integrated connectivity from AT&T, Frisco Station will have a robust platform for today’s data-driven communities. It has the distinction of being a destination for residents, employees and visitors, and is setting the stage for future mixed-use developments.”

Clearly, cities today are no longer mere aggregations of buildings and people, says a report by Deloitte. Moving forward, as the industry prepares for smart cities and mobility, real estate companies seem to have no choice but to be constantly aware of new developments in this demanding ecosystem. At a broader level, there are fast-paced advancements in mobile computing, cognitive and artificial intelligence, and use of enhanced data-gathering tools such as sensors, which are widening the gap between changes in technology and business productivity, the report says.