Las Colinas, Planned community district in Irving, United States
Las Colinas is a large master-planned community in Irving spanning over 12,000 acres with office towers, residential neighborhoods, canals, and public squares. The district features a cohesive network of streets, green spaces, and recreational areas integrated throughout.
Las Colinas began in 1972 when Ben H. Carpenter transformed a cattle ranch into one of the first master-planned communities in the United States. This development set a new standard for large-scale urban planning in the region.
The Mustangs at Las Colinas sculpture features nine bronze horses galloping through a granite stream in Williams Square, serving as a focal point for the community.
The area connects to Dallas through DART rail service and express bus routes at the North Irving Transit Center for convenient access. Walking and driving are both practical ways to navigate the district, which has a clear street layout and directional signage.
The district contains roughly 22.3 million square feet (2.1 million square meters) of office space, matching the office capacity of Dallas's downtown center. This substantial concentration of business facilities makes it a major economic hub separate from the city's core.
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