By mosaicredallas – Dallas Neighborhoods | Janelle Rawlston – Dallas and North Dallas Suburbs | MBA · Certified Senior Advisor · Relocation | Founder – Mosaic RE Group |

Two of Frisco’s Biggest Mixed-Use Developments Offer Very Different Ways of Living

Frisco has grown so fast that it now has not one but two major mixed-use hubs anchoring different sides of the city — Legacy West and The Star. Both put shopping, dining, offices, and residences within walking distance of each other, but they’ve grown up around completely different identities, and that difference matters if you’re deciding where to put down roots.

Legacy West: Shopping, Dining, and Corporate Energy

Legacy West built its identity around retail and lifestyle — upscale shopping, a dense restaurant lineup, and walkable apartment living, all anchored by major corporate campuses nearby. Communities like Legends at Legacy and Legacy Estates at Frisco sit right in the middle of it, offering luxury one-, two-, and three-bedroom units with easy access to everything at street level.

The area isn’t standing still, either. Fields West, a $2 billion-plus development being called “Legacy West 2.0,” is set to start vertical construction on its first commercial and retail buildings in 2026, with initial openings projected for late 2026 into 2027 — meaning Legacy West’s footprint is about to expand meaningfully.

The Star: Sports Culture and a Growing Residential Push

The Star is a different animal entirely. It’s a $1.5 billion, 91-acre development that opened in 2015 as the Cowboys’ world headquarters, and its identity is built around sports and entertainment as much as retail. Investor confidence in the area is showing up in real numbers, too — in July 2026, Hobbs Brook Real Estate acquired the 313,000-square-foot office tower at 17 Cowboys Way, a property valued at $146.2 million.

What’s changing The Star’s character most, though, is residential growth. The Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission has approved plans for 158 urban living units, a 200-key hotel, two new office buildings, and a separate 513,000-square-foot multifamily residential building — a serious bet that people will want to live inside The Star, not just visit it.

What This Means for You

If retail energy, restaurant variety, and walkable shopping are what you want outside your front door, Legacy West is the more established, proven choice today — and Fields West means it’s only getting bigger. If you’re drawn to a more sports-and-entertainment-driven atmosphere, with newer residential product still coming online, The Star is worth watching closely over the next year or two as its multifamily plans move from approval to construction.

The Local Reality

We hear both developments come up constantly with move-up and relocation buyers who want walkability without leaving Frisco. The honest answer is that Legacy West has the longer track record right now, while The Star is the one to watch — its residential buildout is still in the pipeline, which can mean better pricing and more choice for buyers willing to get in early.

FAQ

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What Is the Difference Between Legacy West and The Star?

Legacy West is a retail-and-lifestyle hub built around upscale shopping, dining, and walkable apartment living. The Star is the Cowboys’ world headquarters, a sports-and-entertainment-anchored development that’s now expanding into residential and hotel space.

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Is The Star Adding More Housing?

Yes. Frisco’s Planning and Zoning Commission has approved 158 urban living units and a separate 513,000-square-foot multifamily residential building at The Star, alongside a planned 200-key hotel and two new office buildings.

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What Is Fields West?

Fields West is a $2 billion-plus development near Legacy West, sometimes called “Legacy West 2.0.” Vertical construction on its first commercial and retail buildings is expected to begin in 2026, with initial openings projected for late 2026 into 2027.

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Whether Legacy West’s walkable energy or The Star’s sports-driven growth sounds more like your next home, we’d love to help you compare the two in person.

Blog Article by Janelle Rawlston | with Mosaic RE Group at Compass, Kaity Gonzalez and Kristi Stacy

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