What did the City Council Consider on June 8, 2026?

The Plano City Council approved several actions marking the beginning of a deliberate and transparent process to consider a potential sports and entertainment district at The Shops at Willow Bend, including a possible future home for the Dallas Stars.

During its June 8 meeting, City Council approved:

• A non-binding Letter of Intent with the Dallas Stars
• An incentive agreement with Centennial Waterfall Willowbend, LLC, owners of the Willow Bend Mall
• The establishment of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, or TIRZ, tied to the proposed development area and adjoining corridor
• A Venue Project Resolution for submission to the State Comptroller as required by state law for the City to call a special Venue Tax Election

All documents and more information can be found on the Willow Bend District page

How will residents be able to provide input?

City leaders are committed to ensuring Plano residents and stakeholders have opportunities to participate and provide feedback. Community open houses will be held, and a special information page will be created on the City’s website that will be continually updated as the project progresses.

Two In-Person Community Open Houses will be held inside The Shops at Willow Bend property:

Wednesday, July 8, 11 am – 1 pm
Tuesday, July 14, 6 – 8 pm
Attendees should use the entrance by Equinox and Crate & Barrel.

A Self-Guided Virtual Community Open House will be available for those unable to attend in person events:

July 8 – July 22 at Plano.gov/WillowBendDistrict.