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Plano holds community open house for Dallas Stars' proposed Willow Bend District
By Charles Nichelson at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
The City of Plano is inviting the media and the public to see the proposed Willow Bend District that could one day be the home of the Stars.
The city is recruiting the Stars from Victory Park in Dallas. The Stars want a new arena and an entertainment district surrounding it, like Arlington’s. ...
Key takeaway The Mavericks also plan to leave Victory Park after 2030.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The proposed Willow Bend District has significant implications for Frisco residents, given the city's proximity to Plano and the potential impact on regional traffic patterns. As Plano moves forward with traffic modeling to assess the area's effects on congestion, Frisco officials should be closely monitoring the situation to determine how it may affect local commuters. The unanimous vote by the Plano City Council to advance the Stars' arena proposal suggests that the project is gaining momentum, and Frisco residents may soon see changes in the regional landscape. With the Mavericks also planning to leave Victory Park after 2030, the Dallas-Fort Worth area may be on the cusp of a major shift in entertainment and sports venues, and Frisco's own development plans should take these changes into account. The city's residents would be wise to stay informed about the progress of the Willow Bend District and its potential effects on the region.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The City of Plano is inviting the media and the public to see the proposed Willow Bend District that could one day be the home of the Stars.
The city is recruiting the Stars from Victory Park in Dallas. The Stars want a new arena and an entertainment district surrounding it, like Arlington’s. ...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 8, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local and curated for Frisco News readers.
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