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Frisco is the
fastest growing city in Texas (North Texas Council of
Governments).
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The largest mall in
North Texas, Stonebriar Center call Frisco Home.
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Population of 90,598
people as of September 2007 (Frisco Planning Department).
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In 1990, Frisco’s
population was merely 6,138 – that’s nearly 450% growth
rate over 15 years (Frisco Planning Department).
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30 years old is the
“median age” of a Frisco resident (US Census).
Landmark
Achievements:
Frisco hits
“homerun” with a sports-entertainment complex,
minor league ballpark, hotel, convention center; scores
“powerplay” as Dallas Stars announce plans to move
training-practice facility to Frisco. In conjunction with Southwest
Sports Group and Mandalay Sports Entertainment, Frisco has
built a minor league ballpark that will feature the Frisco Rough
Riders. Frisco’s latest “field of dreams” located
at northeast corner of State Highway 121 and the Dallas North
Tollway. City leaders estimate the developments will have an
economic impact of more than a $100 million dollars each year.
Frisco is the first city in the country to adopt the EPA’s
“Energy Star” program requirements as minimum building standard
for new homes. (May 2001)
The largest mall in North Texas, Stonebriar Centre, calls Frisco
home!
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Spans 1.6 million
square feet.
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Anchored by
Nordstrom, Macy’s, Sears, JC Penney & Dick's
Sporting Goods. Features NHL size hockey/ice rink; 24-screen AMC
Theatre; a soft playground and a carousel.
Frisco Square! 145-acre town center designed
to be extension of current downtown. West of railroad tracks,
bordered by Main Street, Cotton Gin Road, Dallas North Tollway. Plans for
1.7 million square feet of office and retail space, 400 town homes.
Frisco receives “Comprehensive Plan of the Year” 2000 Award
from the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association. Means
our “Millennium Plan” -- our guide to future growth for the next
20 years – is best in state!
Frisco Police Department selected as National Award Winner
for outstanding participation in National Night Out, marking 7th
consecutive year department receives award.
Frisco and its Fire Department receive HIGHEST insurance rating!
Frisco is only SECOND city in Texas with Class #1 ISO rating – one
of only 34 cities in country with the highest rating awarded by the
Insurance Services Office (ISO). (November 2000)
Frisco receives Environmental Visions Award for the Year 2001
& 2004!
The EDS Superdrome in Frisco hosted 2004 U-S Olympic Team Trails for
Track Cycling.
