Civil Municipal Magazine Aug 2023

181 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 8 ROWLET T, TE XAS operated by Hyatt, a surf village and water park, more than 1,500 residential units, 1.7 million square feet of mixed-use restaurant, retail, entertainment, office, and hospitality space, more than 20 acres of parks and trails, a 1,000- slip marina, and a one-of-a-kind water feature adding to the appeal for residents and tourists. Part of the Sapphire Bay development is a new 130-key hotel, 633 multifamily unit project by Floridays Development Co. Anchor additions to the Sapphire Bay development include a Bombshells restaurant and entertainment complex and a Margaritaville hotel and resort complex. Several other standalone restaurants will also be included in this massive development. According to Tucker, “This is one of the reasons we want to attract more employers here.” Downtown Rowlett is also expanding A significant emphasis is being placed on Downtown Rowlett now that several capital