Last Updated: October 31, 2026
What is shaping North Texas along the Alliance Corridor?
AllianceTexas, Hillwood’s 27,000-acre development in north Fort Worth, is home to 602 companies and 73,134 direct jobs, and has driven $142.9 billion in cumulative economic impact since 1989. Five things are shaping it now: Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, the world’s first industrial airport; Circle T Ranch; SGS Studios, the largest production campus in Texas at 450,000 square feet; the Smart Port, a $262 million project with an $80 million federal grant; and Landmark by Hillwood, a 3,200-acre community in Denton where the first homeowners closed in June 2026.
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Most people drive through Alliance Texas on I-35W without realizing they’re passing through one of the most successful master-planned developments in the country. Here are the five things actively shaping North Texas, and why you should care.
If you’ve ever driven between Fort Worth and Denton on Interstate 35W, you’ve passed through it. Maybe you noticed the airport. Maybe you saw some warehouses. Maybe you didn’t notice anything at all.
AllianceTexas isn’t just another suburb. According to Hillwood, it’s home to 602 companies and 73,134 direct jobs, and since 1989 it has developed 64.7 million square feet of office, retail, and industrial space, with $142.9 billion in cumulative economic impact for North Texas.
Most locals have no idea what’s happening here. That’s why Alliance Network exists. We live here, we know here, and we’re documenting the next chapter.
AllianceTexas at a Glance
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Size | 27,000 acres in north Fort Worth |
Companies | 602 |
Direct jobs | 73,134 |
Cumulative economic impact | $142.9 billion since 1989 |
Space developed since 1989 | 64.7 million square feet of office, retail, and industrial |
Developer | Hillwood, a Perot company |
Figures from Hillwood and AllianceTexas materials, which change over time.
1. Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport
The world’s first industrial airport, anchoring the AllianceTexas development
Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport opened in 1989 as the world’s first airport designed specifically for industrial use. No passenger terminals and no scheduled commercial flights, just cargo, corporate aircraft, and logistics.
Today it’s one of the nation’s top inland ports, linking air, rail, and highway. FedEx operates a regional sort hub here, and Amazon Air has a major cargo operation. The BNSF intermodal facility sits next to the airport, creating rail-to-air connectivity, and I-35W ties it all to the region.
The airport’s real impact is what it made possible around it: a development that was ranchland a few decades ago now supports tens of thousands of jobs.
2. Circle T Ranch
Ranchland, parkland, and architecture in the Westlake area of AllianceTexas
Hillwood describes Circle T Ranch as a blend of ranchland, parkland, and architecture, one of the premier corporate addresses in the region. It’s a different approach from the typical office park: development designed around the land instead of paving over it.
For details on its size, campuses, and current tenants, check Hillwood’s own materials, since these change.
3. SGS Studios
The largest production campus in Texas: 450,000 square feet
North Texas has its own film hub. SGS Studios, founded by “Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan, operates a 450,000-square-foot production campus at AllianceTexas in partnership with Hillwood and Paramount Television. The campus is designed to support four large-scale productions at once, and Paramount’s “Landman” Season 2 filmed there.
The project received a Media Production Development Zone designation from the City of Fort Worth in December 2024, and AllianceTexas reports that SGS Studios has created over 3,800 direct jobs. A workforce program with Tarrant County College is training students for the industry.
For North Texas, film production diversifies an economy known for logistics and corporate headquarters.
4. The Smart Port and Mobility Innovation Zone
A $262 million project to make the inland port more productive and connected
The AllianceTexas Mobility Innovation Zone is a testing ground for new surface and air mobility technology. Its biggest project is the AllianceTexas Smart Port, a $262 million public-private partnership.
In October 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded $80 million in INFRA grant funding to the North Central Texas Council of Governments and Hillwood for the Smart Port. It was one of 44 projects chosen nationwide and the only one in Texas. The project includes:
- A smart connected bridge linking the BNSF intermodal facility to State Highway 170, which is expected to take freight traffic off I-35W and Haslet Parkway
- Real-time tracking of goods moving through the port
- Expanded telecommunications infrastructure, including 5G, that can support autonomous vehicle technology
The private sector is contributing $96 million of the total.
5. Landmark by Hillwood
A $10 billion master-planned community in Denton
For decades, AllianceTexas was about jobs, logistics, and corporate headquarters. Landmark by Hillwood adds a major residential community to the corridor.
Hillwood plans:
- 3,200 acres at full build-out
- About 6,000 single-family homes plus 3,000+ multifamily units
- 1,100 acres of parks, trails, and wild spaces, anchored by Pilot Knob at roughly 830 feet
- Denton’s first H-E-B at 7520 Robson Ranch Road, with an opening window of December 2026 to February 2027
- Nearly 5 million square feet of retail, dining, hospitality, entertainment, and office space over time
- A resident population Hillwood estimates at 20,000 to 25,000 over two to three decades
Phase 1 has about 750 homesites from nine builders, with prices from the high $300s to about $1 million. The first homeowners closed in June 2026, and our clients were among the first. New home sales in Hillwood communities are to owner-occupants only.
We can’t tell you what Landmark does to your home’s value, and anyone who gives you a number is guessing. What we can tell you is what’s open, what’s planned, and what it costs to own here. See our Landmark guide and buyer FAQ.
Why This Matters
AllianceTexas isn’t just growing. It’s evolving.
What it started as: an industrial airport and logistics hub.
What it’s becoming: an economic ecosystem with jobs, corporate headquarters, film production, logistics innovation, and, increasingly, homes.
The practical question for anyone considering a move here is how the pieces fit your life: your commute, your schools, your budget. Growth brings opportunity and construction, and we’ll tell you honestly about both.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AllianceTexas? Hillwood’s 27,000-acre master-planned, mixed-use development in north Fort Worth, home to 602 companies and 73,134 direct jobs, with $142.9 billion in cumulative economic impact since 1989.
What is Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport? The world’s first airport designed specifically for industrial use. It opened in 1989 and has no scheduled passenger service.
What is SGS Studios? A 450,000-square-foot production campus at AllianceTexas, founded by Taylor Sheridan and operated with Hillwood and Paramount Television. It’s the largest in Texas.
What is the AllianceTexas Smart Port? A $262 million public-private project, backed by an $80 million federal INFRA grant, that includes a smart connected bridge and real-time freight tracking.
What is Landmark by Hillwood? A 3,200-acre, $10 billion community in Denton with about 6,000 planned homes. The first homeowners closed in June 2026.
Who should I talk to about buying along the Alliance Corridor? Edson Miranda and Paige Miranda of Miranda Realty Team, based in Northlake, TX. Reach them at 940.577.2051 or [email protected].
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Sources
- AllianceTexas Drives $142.9 Billion in Economic Impact for North Texas
- Hillwood: Hillwood and SGS Studios Launch Largest Production Campus in Texas
- Hillwood: USDOT Awards $80 Million Grant to Launch Hillwood’s AllianceTexas Smart Port
- Hillwood: New bridge, tech and more: Details emerge of Alliance’s $262 million ‘smart port’ project
- Landmark by Hillwood
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Figures are as of October 2026 and subject to change. Alliance Network is a content brand of Miranda Realty Team, licensed in Texas. This article is for informational purposes and does not constitute real estate advice.
