The Daily Dig
Urban Logistics Realty has closed on the acquisition of 53 acres at Harris Ranch in Denton, Texas. The purchase kicks off Phase I of what will eventually grow into an 80-acre master-planned business campus. Groundbreaking is set for early August, with delivery targeted for the third quarter of 2027.
Phase I includes five Class A industrial buildings totaling approximately 656,007 square feet. The buildings are designed to serve distribution, advanced manufacturing, and last-mile users. The park combines that functionality with architectural detail and amenities meant to set it apart from a typical spec build.
The site sits adjacent to Interstate 35, just south of Loop 288, near where I-35E and I-35W converge. That location puts the park within direct reach of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and the Interstate 35 trade corridor.
The project is structured as a joint venture between Urban Logistics Realty and a real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital. First United Bank is providing construction financing. Holt Lunsford is handling leasing, GSR Andrade Architects is the project architect, Kimley Horn is the engineer, and Bratjen Construction is the general contractor.
Urban Logistics Realty Chief Development Officer Drew Feagin said the company wants to honor Harris Ranch's history in Denton while building space that creates jobs and reflects the direction the community is headed.
Snapshot:
Project Name: Harris Ranch Urban District
Developer: Urban Logistics Realty
Joint Venture Partner: Real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital
Construction Lender: First United Bank
Leasing Agent: Holt Lunsford
Architect: GSR Andrade Architects
Engineer: Kimley Horn
General Contractor: Bratjen Construction
Location: Denton, Texas
Sector: Industrial and logistics (distribution, advanced manufacturing, last-mile)
Phase I Acreage: 53 acres
Total Planned Acreage: 80 acres (full master plan)
Building Count (Phase I): 5 buildings
Total Square Footage: Approximately 656,007 SF
Groundbreaking: Early August 2026
Anticipated Delivery: Q3 2027
Access: Adjacent to I-35, south of Loop 288, near I-35E/I-35W convergence
TheJobWalk Thoughts
A roughly 13 to 14 month build across five buildings totaling more than 656,000 square feet gives GCs and subs a real timeline to plan around. Managing five structures at once typically means overlapping trade schedules, and Bratjen Construction will likely need subs who can staff multiple crews at the same time to keep the sequencing on track.
The site's position near the I-35E and I-35W split is a defining feature of the corridor, not just a location detail. That kind of connectivity keeps a project relevant to distribution and last-mile users regardless of how broader market conditions shift over the next year.
Crow Holdings Capital joining the joint venture brings institutional backing into the deal, which matters to subs and suppliers evaluating the project's financial footing before committing resources. With 80 acres planned in total against 53 committed to Phase I, there is a clear runway for future phases once this first build gets underway.
Courtesy of Urban Logistics Realty
