Upcoming Plans for Land near Liberty Mutual’s Campus in Plano to be Discussed at Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

Plano’s Liberty Mutual Insurance campus to potentially see new apartment building

In a move that could shape the future of the Legacy West area in Plano, a proposal for a new five-story apartment building on over four acres of land near Liberty Mutual Insurance’s campus is set to be discussed at an upcoming Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.

The Boston-based insurance company had acquired the vacant land as part of its expansion plans back in 2017. Now, apartment builder Columbus Realty Partners is seeking to develop the site with a mix of one-bedroom and two-bedroom units, along with amenities such as balconies, patios, a pool, and a parking garage.

Although the development is within the permitted land use, the developer is looking to build a shorter structure than what zoning regulations allow and incorporate elements to enhance street-level activation and pedestrian-friendliness.

The proposed project, which includes 177 dwellings, is part of Columbus Realty Partners’ expanding portfolio that also includes land in Frisco’s North Fields development. Kimley-Horn and O’Brien Architects are the firms working on the project’s engineering and design, respectively.

While Liberty Mutual remains the owner of the land, the company has not disclosed its specific real estate plans for the site. Over the years, Liberty Mutual has been downsizing its office footprint in Plano as it embraces a hybrid work model across its U.S. locations.

The potential development near Liberty Mutual’s campus represents a shift in the area’s landscape and underscores the ongoing evolution of the Legacy West district. Stay tuned for updates following the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on the proposed apartment building.