The Connect September 2024
A Community Landmark: Hillwood Announces Plans for 3,200-acre Property
Hillwood’s Hunter Ranch property in Denton, Texas, one of the original land holdings purchased by the Perot family in 1987, will soon be transformed into a first-of-its kind, large-scale mixed-use project known as Landmark. The Denton development, which will include a 1,100-acre green ecosystem anchored by a 300-acre entertainment and park district, is a combined effort of Fort Worth-based Hillwood Properties and Dallas-based Hillwood Communities.
Situated at I-35W and Robson Ranch Road, Hunter Ranch serves as the entry gateway to Denton and was a pivotal part of the long-term vision of what would become AllianceTexas making it the ideal location to develop the vision for Landmark.
“The Landmark project represents progress in our commitment to sustainable growth, which will bring vibrant living and recreational spaces to the City of Denton,” said Denton Mayor Gerard Hudspeth of the forthcoming development. “I look forward to seeing this dynamic community come to life, driving economic development and creating a thriving environment.”
The property’s most prominent feature, and the highest point in the City of Denton, is Pilot Knob. A unique geologic and ecological site in North Texas, Pilot Knob was considered a way finder for indigenous peoples, frontier settlers and cattle drives. That status informed the story, and a new name for the property was created – Landmark by Hillwood. “The land leads us” was the vision statement that put the land’s natural features forward in every planning decision.
Kimberly Cole, vice president at Hillwood Properties and commercial project manager for Landmark, noted the significance of the project, saying, “As development at AllianceTexas expands further into Denton, Landmark is an ideal location to curate a mixed-use development that will complement the new residential community. With Pilot Knob as its centerpiece, Landmark will be an experiential hub blending outdoor recreation with vibrant retail and entertainment opportunities.”
Drawing from Hillwood’s successful master plans at AllianceTexas, Circle T Ranch in Westlake, Texas and Frisco Station in Frisco, Texas, Landmark promises to become a regional draw for families, businesses and visitors alike.