Ferris Plans Major Development with 5,000 Homes and Corporate Campus

FERRIS, Texas — The city of Ferris is set for a transformative development after Cawley Partners, a Dallas-based developer, acquired over 5,200 acres straddling Dallas and Ellis counties. This project aims to add up to 5,000 homes, data centers, and a potential corporate campus, with plans reflecting a significant change for the community.

Brooks Williams, Ferris City Manager, highlighted the rapid growth of the city, stating, “In the last five years, it’s doubled in population.” Currently, more than 1,000 lots are under some form of development, with South Creek Dallas being the most notable. Williams explained, “This particular parcel is going to triple the size of the City of Ferris,” which indicates that the new development might reshape local demographics and economics.

The proposed South Creek Dallas site promises to enhance local amenities, potentially including a 1,000-acre corporate campus and advanced manufacturing, while also alleviating the residential tax burden, according to Williams. He sees this as an opportunity to funnel more resources into education through the growth of local schools.

The development is strategically located alongside the future Loop 9 corridor, which will connect various regions across Texas. Proponents of the project emphasize its proximity to I-45 and its potential to create better connectivity for residents.

<p“People have to adapt. That’s the world,” said resident Carla Levels, who recently moved to Ferris. She expressed concerns about the potential increase in traffic but remains hopeful about the benefits of new development. “It’s all about having pride in your neighborhood and respect for one another,” Levels stated.

While Cawley Partners has successfully developed other projects across North Texas, including the International Plaza near Addison, the Ferris project marks a crucial chapter in the city’s growth narrative. Williams added, “Ferris will shape the skyline and spirit of southern Dallas County for generations to come.”

As the community anticipates this major change, city officials highlight the need to balance growth with the small-town charm that residents cherish. “We have never mistaken progress for arrival,” Williams said. “In Ferris, growth and improvement is embedded in who we are.”