Site work and new construction of a mixed-use development in Ennis, Texas. Completed plans call for the construction of a 21,000-square-foot clubhouse / community center; for site work for a clubhouse / community center; pre-engineered storage facility; and pre-engineered storage facility.

https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2023/09/01/ennis-texas-becoming-fastest-growing-small-city.html Sep 01, 2023 With an increase in taxable value of 52% in the last two years, it is clear Ennis, Texas, located 30 miles south of downtown Dallas, is experiencing an unprecedented wave of growth. When Ennis was damaged by a tornado in 2013, it was seen as an opportunity to grow into a bigger and better Ennis. Strategic master plans were developed, including downtown, comprehensive, parks and five-year community improvement, to support the rapid growth in a way that positively impacts our future and preserves the past. The city immediately took action to show the community, developers and investors these plans would materialize and set in motion decades of growth and prosperity. The city's investment in its development of the city is evident in the following completed and future projects, all within the five-year approved Community Improvement Plan, proving once again the city's commitment to support growth and development. Completed projects Minnie McDowal Park, $800,000. City Hall, $3.3 million. Welcome Center, $4.3 million. Public Safety Facility, $12 million. Downtown Infrastructure/Beautification, $11 million. Sustainability Program, $1.1 million. In progress Downtown underpass, $50 million. Library Remodel, $5 million. Tim Gauna Park, $5 million. Community service center, $12 million. Upcoming Aquatics park, $12 million. Gateway improvements, $3 million. What is the Ennis advantage The Ennis Economic Development Corporation is leading efforts to attract and retain new businesses by aiding in the development process and competitive incentives. Investment and development opportunities are plentiful throughout the city, including historic downtown, residential, retail and business. A city with a plan $150 million public/private investment made to revitalize historic downtown. Ongoing execution of multiple master plans. Multiple years of decreasing tax rate. Strategic location/access 30 miles from Dallas, population 1.3 million. Located along I-45 and U.S. 287 with easy access to interstates 35, 30 and 20. Rail connecting to Dallas and Houston ports. 45-minute drive to DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field. Emerging growth market 1% historical housing growth to 10% in 2022 and 14% projected over the next five years. 1,144 units received a Certificate of Occupancy in the last two years, 5,121 under development and 9,500 in the pipeline. Retail trade area increased 70% from 43,300 in 2019 to 74,000 in 2022. The adage, "timing is everything" certainly holds true in Ennis. We invite you to be a part of the development wave in Ennis - a community on the rise - and take advantage of the favorable land cost and friendly atmosphere. __________________________________________ Construction of a new Community Services Center, a multipurpose facility to house the Ennis CARES Program and other nonprofit organizations. The estimated construction budget is $11,000,000