CityLine DFW

What CityLine DFW does

CityLine DFW is a 204-acre transit-oriented mixed-use development located in Richardson, Texas, at the intersection of President George Bush Turnpike and Central Expressway, developed and owned by KDC (Knowledge Development Corporation). The property is designed as a walkable live-work-play destination and integrates approximately 2.5 million square feet of leased Class A office space (with 1.8 million square feet under additional development and up to 3 million square feet of total office capacity), more than 2,200 luxury apartments, townhomes, and houses across eight residential complexes, over 25 restaurants and coffee shops, retail and service tenants (including salons, fitness studios, pharmacies, and banks), a healthcare and wellness cluster, and the 148-room Aloft Hotel (Marriott). Major corporate office tenants include State Farm, which occupies a regional hub across multiple CityLine buildings, and Raytheon, which operates a dedicated office complex on-site, together supporting approximately 12,800 on-site employees.

The core 'product' is physical Class A real estate delivered as fully serviced, amenitized space, with technology being effectively not applicable beyond standard property management and marketing systems (website, email, social channels). The development features designed outdoor assets including the one-acre CityLine Plaza by the Office of James Burnett (architect of Klyde Warren Park), the 3.5-acre CityLine Park, and the 17-acre Fox Creek Park, all connected to Richardson's hike and bike trail system. Direct DART Red Line and Silver Line access via an on-property station is a defining feature of the development's transit-oriented positioning.

CityLine operates a landlord/leasing business model: revenue is generated primarily through commercial (office, retail, restaurant) and residential leases, ground leases/arrangements with hospitality operators (Aloft), and ancillary income from event programming (Night Markets with The Boho Market, fitness classes, live music). Office leasing is executed through dedicated broker teams at Transwestern (Five, Six, Seven CityLine, and CityLine Wellness Building) and JLL (3400 CityLine); retail/restaurant leasing is handled by Venture; land development is led by KDC. The property management office is run by Transwestern Commercial Services. Tenants independently set pricing for their own goods and services. No public revenue, funding, or valuation data is disclosed for the development entity.

Name

CityLine DFW

Legal name

CityLine DFW

Website

https://citylinedfw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CityLine DFW is a 204-acre transit-oriented mixed-use development in Richardson, TX, owned by KDC, comprising 2.5M sq ft of Class A office (with 1.8M sq ft under development), 2,200+ luxury residential units, 25+ restaurants, retail, wellness tenants, and the 148-room Aloft Hotel, anchored by State Farm and Raytheon.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Richardson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Leasing: CityLine generates revenue through leasing office, retail, restaurant, and hospitality space to third-party businesses. Major office tenants include State Farm and Raytheon. The development charges rent for access to its 204-acre transit-oriented location.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CityLine DFW is a 204-acre transit-oriented mixed-use development in Richardson, TX that leases Class A office space, residential apartments, retail and restaurant space, and supports a hotel and wellness services. The development provides an integrated live-work-play destination featuring direct DART rail access, anchored by major corporate tenants including State Farm and Raytheon.

Product overview

CityLine DFW is a premier 204-acre mixed-use transit-oriented development located in Richardson, TX, designed as a walkable live-work-play destination. The development comprises multiple integrated service categories: Dining (25+ restaurants), Retail & Services (nail spas, fitness, pet supplies, banking, beauty), Wellness (healthcare, dental, chiropractic, physical therapy), Office Space (2.5 million sq ft leased, major tenants including State Farm and Raytheon), Hospitality (148-room Aloft Hotel with WXYZ Lounge), Residential Living (8 complexes with 2,200+ luxury apartments), Parks & Outdoor Spaces (CityLine Plaza, CityLine Park, Fox Creek Park), and Events & Entertainment (Night Markets, live music, happy hours). The development also includes significant future development plans for three additional office towers totaling 1.4 million square feet.

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Products and services

• Office Space Class A office space totaling 2.5 million square feet currently leased with 1.8 million sq ft coming soon and up to 3 million sq ft total development potential. Houses 12,800 on-site employees and includes major corporate tenants such as State Farm (occupying One, Two, Three, and Four CityLine) and Raytheon. Buildings include 3400 CityLine (310,000 sq ft Class A), Five CityLine, Six CityLine, Seven CityLine, CityLine Wellness Building, and Citylink.
• Residential Living More than 2,200 luxury apartments, townhomes, and houses across eight residential complexes with amenities including hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, wine racks, resort-style pools, and proximity to dining and entertainment. Residential complexes include Anthem CityLine, Bell CityLine Apartments, The Lyla Apartments, The Register, The Residences at CityLine, The Riley Apartments, The Standard at CityLine Apartments, and Windsor CityLine.
• Aloft Hotel Richardson 148-room select service hotel offering king or double queen rooms with signature beds, walk-in showers with DryBar amenities, free Wi-Fi, 14-foot ceilings, extra-large windows, an all-in-one high-tech office setup, the WXYZ Lounge, and banquet space for private events up to 100 people. The hotel is independently operated but owned by Marriott, serving business and leisure travelers.
• Dining CityLine's dining portfolio comprises 25+ restaurants offering diverse cuisines including Mexican, Asian fusion, seafood, BBQ, sushi, ramen, Mediterranean, Italian, Indian vegetarian, and coffee/bubble tea. Notable tenants include Manny's Mexican Kitchen, Crimson Dragon Cafe, Edoko Sushi & Robata, Good Union Urban BBQ, Tricky Fish, Fish City Grill, Wildwood, The Brass Tap, and Elevated Coffee & Tea.
• Retail and Services Retail and services category includes nail spas, fitness studios, pet supplies, pharmacies, printing/shipping services, banking, and beauty salons. Notable tenants include Aria Nail Bar, CityLine Nail & Spa, Club Pilates, CVS Pharmacy, Diesel Barbershop, FedEx Office, Hollywood Feed, IMAGE Studios, V/O Med Spa, and Wells Fargo.
• Wellness Wellness category includes healthcare services such as pediatric specialty care, dental practices, orthodontics, chiropractic care, massage therapy, spine care, behavioral health, and family medicine. Notable tenants include Children's Health Specialty Center, CityLine Dental, Club Pilates, Fleming Orthodontics, Flourish Dental Boutique, Massage Envy, MINT Dentistry, Richardson Dentistry, Spine Team Texas, Texas Health Behavioral Health Center, and The Joint Chiropractic.
• Events and Entertainment CityLine hosts regular events including the CityLine Night Market (with The Boho Market featuring 30+ vendor booths), live music concerts, happy hours, trivia nights, karaoke, fitness classes, and special dining promotions. Events take place at CityLine Plaza and throughout the development.

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KDC (Knowledge Development Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021KDC is the developer of CityLine, a leading developer and acquirer of award-winning mixed-use developments and corporate build-to-suit projects. KDC announced the next phase of development including three additional office towers totaling 1.4 million square feet.
• The Boho MarketcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Boho Market partners with CityLine to host monthly Night Markets featuring 30+ vendor booths with handmade and vintage goods, live music, and local artisans. As one of the largest makers markets in Texas, The Boho Market brings locally and ethically sourced vendors to CityLine on the second Friday of each month.
• DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCityLine is accessible via DART Red Line and DART Silver Line with a station directly on property. DART provides convenient public transit access for employees, residents, and visitors to CityLine.
• Marriott/Aloft HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAloft Richardson operates as a 148-room select service hotel within CityLine, owned by Marriott but independently operated, bringing overnight visitors and event attendees to the development.
• Transwestern Commercial ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTranswestern manages the CityLine management office and handles leasing for Five CityLine, Six CityLine, Seven CityLine, and CityLine Wellness Building.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJLL handles leasing for 3400 CityLine office building.
• EnKindle ChiropracticminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnKindle Chiropractic operates at Image Studios WEST within CityLine, offering prenatal and postpartum chiropractic care. Partners with Image Studios for community events like Birth Prep 101 classes.
• State FarmcoreOthersState Farm is a major corporate tenant at CityLine with regional hub occupying One, Two, Three, and Four CityLine buildings.
• RaytheoncoreOthersRaytheon operates a state-of-the-art office complex at CityLine.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• KDC: Parent company and developer of CityLine. KDC develops similar mixed-use and corporate build-to-suit projects across the US, providing direct operational comparability.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Property Company: Major commercial real estate developer and manager with significant DFW presence. Comparable as a broader commercial real estate player operating in the same regional market.
• Trammell Crow Company: Major commercial real estate developer with significant DFW presence. Comparable as a larger commercial real estate company operating in the same region with mixed-use and office development capabilities.
• Crescent Real Estate: Commercial real estate company with mixed-use and office development capabilities. Comparable as a broader commercial real estate operator with similar asset class exposure.

Direct peers

• Legacy West: Mixed-use development in Plano, TX featuring office, retail, residential, and dining. Most directly comparable to CityLine given similar DFW location, target customer base (corporate tenants and residents), and live-work-play positioning.
• Hall Park: Office park in Frisco, TX with mixed-use elements including dining, services, and green space. Comparable to CityLine's suburban corporate office focus with amenitized environment.
• The Star: Mixed-use development in Frisco, TX anchored by Dallas Cowboys HQ. Comparable to CityLine as a DFW mixed-use destination combining office, retail, dining, and entertainment.
• Southlake Town Square: Mixed-use development in Southlake, TX combining office, retail, dining, residential, and entertainment. Similar suburban DFW location and asset mix to CityLine.
• Cypress Waters: Mixed-use development in Coppell, TX featuring office, retail, residential, and hotel components. Direct competitor in DFW suburban mixed-use market targeting corporate tenants.

Regional players

• Las Colinas: Master-planned mixed-use development in Irving, TX with office, residential, retail, and entertainment. Comparable DFW mixed-use development with similar corporate tenant focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CityLineDFW
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCO9H_qp0aI8xr3eouszq50w
• Facebookfacebook.com/CityLineDFW
• Instagraminstagram.com/CityLineDFW
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cityline-dfw

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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