MESQUITE (WBAP/KLIF)- The City of Mesquite and Centurion American Development Group broke ground on Iron Horse Village, a new mixed-use community.
The development will sit on 54 acres of prime real estate adjacent to the famed Mesquite Arena. Iron Horse Village will incorporate 336 single-family homes, 130,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space, and 4.5 acres of green space.
Mesquite Mayor Stan Pickett said, “Today is a historic moment for Mesquite. We are breaking ground on the largest mixed-use project in the history of the community. The Mesquite City Council has shown drive and determination to seek opportunities to advance Mesquite in terms of job and market growth. Today’s event is evidence that we are continuing with that ambition of Mesquite remaining relevant with developers and investors.”
Wayne Larson with the city says this will bring more jobs, and more visitors to Mesquite. “With the mixed-use of retail, restaurants and housing options for current residents and new residents people looking to come to the Dallas Fort Worth Area it will really place Mesquite on the may,” he said. “It will really led itself to the location right next to the Mesquite Arena and to three of our premium hotels which will really help drive our tourism as well because who are looking to have conventions or event in Mesquite will have hotels to pick from next to a place where they can shop and eat,” he said.
Centurion American Development Group plans to complete phases 1 and 2 of the development in 2020. The 336 single-family residential home sites include 30 detached villas, 51 detached bungalows, 57 detached urban row homes and 198 rear-entry townhomes. The area will also have plenty of green space, with 4.5 acres of creeks, ponds, trails and park space.