Design begins on Mansfield’s $1 billion mixed-use, City Hall

By Lance Murray

Arlington Report

Infrastructure design work has begun on the first phase of The Reserve, a $1 billion, 210-acre urban mixed-use community in Mansfield that will feature a half-mile canal loop and a new City Hall.

The infrastructure work includes design of the canals and the main spine road, according to city officials. The project is a public-private partnership between Dallas-based Stillwater Capital and the city of Mansfield.

“The Canals at The Reserve is an incredible project that reflects our community’s desire for more places to gather and connect,” Assistant City Manager Matt Jones said. “We are excited to be part of that vision by creating a new town square, anchored by City Hall. As this project progresses, we are looking forward to bringing new destinations and remarkable experiences to the community.”

Stillwater Capital said the amenity-rich project will feature a series of one-of-a-kind water features including a half-mile canal loop, boardwalk plaza and 6-acre lake.

The city said the outdoor amenities will connect via a pedestrian network to a town square that will be anchored by a new City Hall and adjacent hotel, restaurants, retail shops and entertainment spaces.

Full buildout of the project will exceed $1 billion in private investment, the city said.

“This groundbreaking plan embodies sustainable urban design, creating legacy spaces and activated environments for residents and visitors to enjoy,” Stillwater Capital partner Clay Roby said when the project was announced. He said the project “is a testament to what can be achieved with a forward-thinking vision for the future and we’re grateful to play a part in this transformational journey.”

The Reserve is adjacent to the Methodist Mansfield Medical Center on East Broad Street between Texas 360 and U.S. 287, the city said. It will create a walkable town center that balances an engaging public realm with unique hospitality experiences, thoughtful work environments and curated residential spaces, the city said.

The partners said that with an initial public and private investment of more than $300 million, The Reserve is expected to generate thousands of jobs, boost the local economy, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of the area, the city said.

The new City Hall and primary public spaces, along with commercial and residential developments, are in design. Construction is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of this year with phased openings starting in 2027, the city said.

“I tell people in the community to dream with me, this City Council and staff, because The Reserve is going to be a special place that Mansfield has never seen before,” Mayor Michael Evans said. “The Reserve and Mansfield’s new City Hall will be the perfect civic space where people can conduct local business, participate in their local government, and gather to make memories as one community.”

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