The Mix Frisco Explained: What This Massive Development Means for Frisco Real Estate, Growth, and Property Values

If you’ve driven past the corner of Dallas North Tollway and Lebanon Road in Frisco over the last few years, you’ve probably wondered what was happening with the old Wade Park site. After years of delays and failed plans, that property is finally coming back to life through one of the most ambitious developments North Texas has seen in years: The Mix.

So what exactly is The Mix, and why are so many people paying attention to it?

The Mix is a 112-acre mixed-use development in Frisco’s North Platinum Corridor designed to combine residential living, retail, office space, hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and public gathering areas into one large walkable district. Think less “shopping center” and more “mini city.”

The project is being built on the former Wade Park site, which became one of Frisco’s most well-known stalled developments after construction stopped years ago. Now, with backing from the City of Frisco and a redevelopment agreement reportedly worth up to $113.4 million, construction is actively moving forward.

Current plans for the full development include:

• More than 2 million square feet of office space
• Roughly 375,000 square feet of retail and dining
• Multiple hotels
• Thousands of residential units
• Large public parks and green space
• Entertainment and lifestyle-focused experiences

One of the biggest headlines tied to Phase 1 is Frisco’s first Whole Foods location, which is expected to become a major retail anchor for the area.

Why does this matter for homeowners and real estate in Frisco?

Large mixed-use developments like The Mix often become long-term economic drivers. They can attract higher-paying jobs, increase daytime population, improve nearby retail and dining options, and create stronger demand for surrounding housing. Areas near successful lifestyle districts also tend to see increased buyer interest over time because of convenience, walkability, and overall desirability.

For buyers, this could mean more long-term upside in nearby neighborhoods. For sellers, projects like this can become a major talking point when marketing homes close to the Tollway corridor.

The biggest thing to watch now is execution. Retail leasing, office demand, infrastructure timing, and public space delivery will all play a major role in whether The Mix becomes the next major destination district in DFW.

But if construction continues on pace, this project could permanently reshape one of the most important corners in Frisco for years to come.