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Anna staff report $4 billion in planned investment, big sales-tax jump and new retailers

2522164 · March 6, 2025
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City economic development staff reported developer interest and two master-planned communities choosing Anna, a projected $4 billion-plus investment over 10 years, a 30% year-over-year increase in sales-tax receipts, and a range of outreach and business retention activities at the March 6 joint ADC/EDC meeting.

In a director’s report at the March 6 joint meeting, economic development staff said two master-planned communities have chosen Anna and that the city has new developer interest that could amount to more than $4 billion in investment over 10 years.

Board president Mr. Parker said he attended BizNow’s master-planned community event in Frisco where representatives from the Telus Group — the developer of Shirley Farms — spoke about their experience working with Anna. Mr. Parker told the board more than 300 developers and realtors heard testimonials about Anna, and staff cited…

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