established neighborhoods to large-scale masterplanned communities now entering engineering and construction stages. Importantly, most residential projects include provisions for mixed-use or commercial components, ensuring that rooftops are paired with services and amenities. Housing diversity has been a guiding principle. New homes span a wide price range, from entry-level offerings in the upper $200,000s to executive-level properties approaching seven figures. This range has allowed Pilot Point to attract young families, professionals relocating from the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, retirees seeking a quieter pace, and out-of-state transplants drawn by Texas’ economic climate. City Manager Britt Lusk emphasizes that no single demographic is driving growth. Instead, proximity to the metroplex, affordability, lifestyle appeal, and natural assets have combined to create broad-based demand. INFRASTRUCTURE BUILT AHEAD OF GROWTH Rapid growth places intense pressure on infrastructure, and Pilot Point has taken a notably proactive stance. Over the past five years, the city has invested heavily in water, wastewater, drainage, and transportation planning to ensure that development is supported by solid fundamentals. The city recently completed a one-million-gallon elevated water storage tank and has awarded construction for a new wastewater treatment facility. Comprehensive water and sewer capital improvement plans, a master drainage plan, pavement analysis, and a Safe Streets for All initiative have all been completed or are underway. Pilot Point’s infrastructure position is further strengthened by regional partnerships.Approximately 85 percent of the city’s growth area is served by Mustang Special Utility District, which holds the relevant Certificates of Convenience and Necessity. Close coordination between the city, utility providers, Denton County, regional councils of government, and state agencies has ensured alignment between development timelines and infrastructure capacity. From an economic development standpoint, that preparation has become a powerful selling point. Developers and investors are often surprised to find a city of Pilot Point’s size so far ahead in planning and capital investment. COMMERCIAL GROWTH AND HOMETOWN ANCHORS As residential rooftops multiply, demand for commercial services has accelerated. Retail, dining, and entertainment are among the most sought-after sectors, and the city is working carefully to match tenants with the right locations. 53 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 01 PILOT POINT, TX
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