DTX-PLS: Impact 9/19/2025

Six new single-family homes could soon be built near downtown Plano after receiving commission approval.

What you need to know: At their Sept. 15 meeting, Plano planning and zoning commissioners unanimously approved a replat for six single-family lots located near the intersection of 17th Street and I Avenue. Commissioner Michael Brounoff noted concerns about noise from nearby train tracks but said the property’s location limits its potential uses.

One more thing: The item was originally scheduled for a Sept. 2 vote but was tabled to give the applicant more time to review the average setbacks of nearby properties on I Street, according to city documents.

Neiman Marcus is set to close its Plano store at The Shops at Willow Bend in January, a Saks Global spokesperson confirmed.

The details: Saks Global, parent company of Neiman Marcus, sold the property to Centennial, which is redeveloping the mall into a mixed-use development. Plano officials approved a plan in February for the redevelopment, which includes demolishing the northern section of the mall, from Macy’s to Neiman Marcus.

Quote of note: “The sale was a mutual decision that allows the developer to bring its vision for the area to life, building on the retail foundation with the introduction of new residential, dining and entertainment uses,” the Saks Global spokesperson said in a news release. 

• 2201 Dallas Parkway, Plano

Per a Sept. 12 press release, the American Cancer Society and Occidental have partnered to expand access to life-saving cancer treatment to patients across Texas. Occidental’s half-million-dollar donation will help the American Cancer Society continue to deliver the resources patients need to access cancer care that could save their lives.

The details: With the new contribution, Occidental is helping fund essential access to care programs that remove barriers often standing between diagnosis and survival for cancer patients, according to the release.

Programs the partnership is helping with include free lodging, rides to treatment and 24/7 support for cancer patients and caregivers.

Quote of note: “We are honored to contribute to the American Cancer Society and help remove barriers to accessing vital care so people can focus on their healing journey,” said Rob Stevens, vice president of supply chain with Occidental.