As North Texas continues to gain prominence as a strategic location for technological advancement and business development, a transformative real estate endeavor is set to unfold. Cawley Partners, a Dallas-based real estate firm, has acquired a sprawling 5,200-acre ranch near Ferris, approximately 20 miles south of Dallas, with ambitious plans for a mixed-use development that promises to reshape the area’s economic and residential landscape.
This newly acquired South Creek Ranch is poised to become a significant center for residential, commercial, and technological growth. Cawley Partners has outlined an extensive development plan that includes the construction of residential neighborhoods, advanced manufacturing facilities, and data centers. The northern section of the ranch, spanning 2,000 acres, is slated to host a “network of digital commerce parks,” catering to the increasing demand for tech-oriented infrastructure in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
Tim Keith, a partner at Cawley Partners, has highlighted the high level of interest from various companies eager to establish a presence at the South Creek Ranch. “This project has the potential to transform the southern corridor of the metroplex for decades to come,” Keith remarked, emphasizing the project’s long-term impact on the region.
In addition to the technological and commercial aspects, the project envisions the development of up to 5,000 homes, integrating modern amenities and maintaining urban proximity while offering expansive open spaces. This approach aims to address the surging demand for residential housing driven by the influx of tech firms and professionals relocating to the area.
Cawley Partners’ track record in the Dallas-Fort Worth area includes the creation of over $525 million in value through various real estate ventures. The South Creek Ranch project is a significant escalation in scale compared to the firm’s previous endeavors, which typically involved developments of up to 100 acres.
The strategic location of South Creek Ranch also places it near significant tech initiatives, such as the $1 billion data center development in Red Oak and the expansive $500 billion Stargate Project in West Texas—a collaboration involving OpenAI, Oracle Corp., and SoftBank. These projects highlight the broader regional trend towards tech industry expansion.
