Investment + Infrastructure
Trinity Mills Transit District
Carrollton · Mixed-Use · The Integral Group, Koa Partners, DART
25-acre TOD: 900K SF Class A office, 436-unit EVIVA apartments, hotel, retail, Esplanade Park
Sofee’s read
Best value play in the metroplex. Carrollton is genuinely undervalued.
What could happen
If it goes well
Trinity Mills becomes DFW's model TOD. The 900K SF office space fills with companies wanting DART access for talent. EVIVA hits 95% occupancy. The hotel and retail follow. Carrollton sheds its 'middle suburb' identity for 'urban-suburban hybrid.' Home values in Old Downtown Carrollton and nearby rise 15-20% as the TOD matures.
Watch out for
TOD works in theory but struggles in car-centric DFW. If EVIVA struggles to lease or office demand disappoints, Trinity Mills becomes high-density without the vibrancy. The 'urban' amenities feel suburban. Carrollton remains 'cheaper than Plano' rather than 'different from Plano.'
What this means if you buy nearby
DART-Anchored Urbanism: EVIVA apartments opened December 2025 with 436 units. Esplanade Park is live. This is Carrollton's bet on transit-oriented living—walkable to DART Green Line.
Price Point: Carrollton offers 20-30% discounts vs. Frisco/Plano for similar square footage. The TOD adds urban amenities without urban prices.
Commute Reality: Green Line to downtown Dallas is 35-40 minutes. If you work in Uptown, downtown, or medical district, this is viable car-free living. If you work in Frisco, you're driving anyway.
Where it stands
EVIVA apartments, Esplanade Park open
Additional retail, 500-space garage
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