Commercial Development Expansion
Summary
Approval of multiple plats and site plans for new retail, restaurant, entertainment, and housing options in the Village at Gateway development, expanding services and amenities for Forney residents.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates new sales and property tax revenue for the city through commercial and residential construction.
Forney residents gaining access to new dining, entertainment, and commercial services.
Nearby Fox Hollow residents concerned about noise, aesthetics, and resource strain.
Mentions & discussions (12)
Planning and Zoning - Oct 1, 2026
Approval of multiple plats and site plans for new retail, restaurant, entertainment, and housing options in the Village at Gateway development, expanding services and amenities for Forney residents.
Planning and Zoning - Aug 6, 2026
Several new businesses, including Brake Masters, BJ's Restaurant, and East Gate Logistics Center, received planning approvals to expand commercial and industrial options in Forney.
Planning and Zoning - Jul 2, 2026
The commission approved several new retail and service-oriented businesses, including a car wash, a cigar lounge, and new retail centers. These projects aim to bring more services to Forney residents.
Planning and Zoning - Jun 4, 2026
Residents near Fox Hollow raised alarms about a proposed data center's heavy water use, noise, and power demands. The planning commission deadlocked on the project, leaving its future uncertain.
Forney approves Dick's Sporting Goods for major retail complex
Forney approves Dick's Sporting Goods for major retail complex The Business Journals
Planning and Zoning - Aug 7, 2025
Forney is seeing a surge in new retail and entertainment projects, which brings jobs and amenities but also raises questions about traffic and neighborhood compatibility.
Planning and Zoning - Jul 8, 2025
The commission is ensuring that new businesses, like the car wash and McDonald's, meet local design and safety standards, such as traffic flow and screening for neighbors.
Planning and Zoning - May 1, 2025
The city is enforcing strict engineering and access standards for new commercial developments to prevent traffic congestion and ensure safety.
Forney City Council to Review Development Plans for Forney Marketplace Lot 2E
Forney City Council to Review Development Plans for Forney Marketplace Lot 2E Inforney News
Villages at Gateway to transform a North Texas city's shopping scene starting soon
Villages at Gateway to transform a North Texas city's shopping scene starting soon WFAA
Target and Home Depot to anchor Phase I of Forney's Villages at Gateway, H-E-B likely grocer tenant
Target and Home Depot to anchor Phase I of Forney's Villages at Gateway, H-E-B likely grocer tenant Inforney News
City of Forney approves site for new H-E-B store
City of Forney approves site for new H-E-B store Spectrum News
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