Frisco’s top priorities include staying ahead of infrastructure needs

Frisco isn’t just trying to cope with growth; it’s proactively planning to stay ahead of it.

During a town hall meeting on Monday evening, Mayor Jeff Cheney and other city officials outlined Frisco’s top priorities for 2024, with a strong focus on infrastructure to accommodate ongoing growth.

“Residents are concerned about the growth and how it will impact traffic and congestion around Frisco,” explained interim director of engineering services, Jason Brodigan. “For us, this means staying ahead of the curve.”

The community, currently numbering 232,000 residents, has experienced roughly a five percent increase in population since 2024.

According to city officials, North Frisco, home to the PGA Frisco, is at the forefront of billion-dollar development projects and forward-thinking roadway construction initiatives.

“That’s the part of town that’s poised for the most growth over the next five years,” Mayor Cheney emphasized.

City leaders told NBC 5 that they have adjusted their strategy following the successful acquisition of the PGA complex on a 660-acre campus.

“We are proactively building roads,” stated Brodigan.

For instance, instead of constructing Legacy Drive with four lanes from PGA Frisco to Prosper, the city has opted for six lanes to prevent immediate widening due to expected congestion.

Fields Parkway, a four-lane roadway, is slated to open in March, and construction on Panther Creek will commence soon, according to Brodigan.

Addressing current congestion issues like El Dorado Parkway, Cheney highlighted that road construction projects from the north will eventually provide relief.

Frisco, known for having the most roundabouts in the state and among the top in the country, plans to add at least six more roundabouts, Brodigan revealed.

These improvements, still in the design stage, could be integrated into single-family developments.

“They’re safer, promote slower speeds, and are beneficial for air quality as they reduce idling,” Brodigan explained.

Cheney, also a realtor, offered residents insights into the housing market in Frisco and surrounding areas.

Frisco receives fewer requests for new home builds compared to cities like Celina, partly because Frisco has nearly reached its maximum development capacity.

The mayor likened Frisco’s growth trajectory to that of Plano, noting that as growth continues northward, Frisco is becoming a central hub for neighboring communities like Prosper and Celina.

Frisco is also gearing up for two major sporting events, the 2026 World Cup and the PGA Championship, both of which will have a significant economic impact on the city and the region.

The city is expected to host World Cup events at Toyota Stadium and the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

Cheney expressed excitement at the prospect of teams possibly practicing at the stadium and highlighted the Universal Kids Resort, expected to be completed by the start of the World Cup.

“We’ve heard that hotels up to 300 miles away will be fully booked for a month,” Cheney remarked. “That’s why there’s a rush to get things done.”