HIllwood
The 3,200-acre Hunter Ranch will soon be transformed into Landmark by Hillwood.
Hillwood has announced plans to develop a large-scale, residential, mixed-use project in Denton.
The 3,200-acre Landmark by Hillwood is situated on Interstate 35W and Robson Road. The property, Hunter Ranch, is one of the original land holdings purchased by the Perot family in 1987. Hillwood is a Perot company.
The project is a combined effort of Hillwood Communities, the award-winning residential community developer based in Dallas, and Fort Worth-based Hillwood Properties, the developer of the 27,000-acre, mixed-use AllianceTexas master-planned development.
Landmark will break ground in September with 747 single-family lots in the opening phase. Nine builders will offer plans in a variety of sizes, designs, and price ranges with future development exploring additional product types and builders.
“The Landmark project represents progress in our commitment to sustainable growth, which will bring vibrant living and recreational spaces to the city of Denton,” said Mayor Gerard Hudspeth in a statement. “I look forward to seeing this dynamic community come to life, driving economic development and creating a thriving environment.”
The development is Hillwood’s first in the city of Denton. Hillwood worked closely with elected officials and city staff to deliver a city-in-a-city concept as a southern gateway experience to Denton, according to a press release.
“Strategic goal alignment has been the foundation of our partnership with the Hillwood team, and I am confident the project will deliver on our collective vision,” the mayor concluded.
Landmark will build on the success of past and current residential masterplans, including Harvest in Argyle/Northlake, Pecan Square in Northlake, and the soon-to-open Treeline community in Justin.
At build-out, the development will add 6,000 homes in a variety of product styles, sizes, and price ranges.
The property’s most prominent feature, and the highest point in the city of Denton, is Pilot Knob. A unique geologic and ecological site in North Texas, Pilot Knob was considered a way finder for indigenous peoples, frontier settlers, and cattle drives.
That status informed the story and a new name for the property – Landmark by Hillwood. “The land leads us” was the vision statement that put the land’s natural features forward in every planning decision.
The masterplan was envisioned around a distinctive 1,100-acre green ecosystem anchored by a 300-acre entertainment and park district encompassing Pilot Knob and the surrounding hills. An interconnected trail system, acres of recreation areas, and signature parks will create an expansive opportunity for outdoor recreation in Denton.
In addition, a series of S.T.E.A.M.-focused learning parks are planned to promote nature education and engagement. The parks will be open to all in the North Texas region and extend science, technology, engineering, art, and math learning for existing and future on-site Denton ISD schools and neighboring school districts.
In addition to abundant residential, Landmark will deliver more than 5 million square feet of commercial, mixed-use space, and over 3,000 multifamily units fronting five-plus miles of I-35W. The master plan will integrate retail, dining, office, entertainment, hospitality, and healthcare with ample green space similar to Parkside at Alliance Town Center.
Models are slated to open Spring 2026. Commercial planning and leasing are underway.
“As development at AllianceTexas expands further into Denton, Landmark is an ideal location for a curated, mixed-use development that will complement the new residential community,” said Kimberly Cole, vice president at Hillwood Properties and commercial project manager for Landmark. “With Pilot Knob as its centerpiece, Landmark will be an experiential hub blending outdoor recreation with vibrant retail and entertainment opportunities. Drawing from our successful master plans at AllianceTexas, Circle T Ranch in Westlake, Texas, and Frisco Station in Frisco, Texas, Landmark promises to become a regional draw for families, businesses, and visitors alike.”
Through its Communities division, Hillwood has delivered close to 50,000 single-family lots in master-planned communities across 13 states and Costa Rica.
“It was important for us to collaborate with Denton to deliver a one-of-a-kind development that worked in concert with Denton and its values,” said Andrew Pieper, vice president at Hillwood Communities and residential project manager for Landmark. “We let nature guide all planning with the city to protect environmentally sensitive areas while bringing needed housing, schools, employment, shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation to the city.”
Landmark by the Numbers
3,200-acre development
Will add 6,000 homes and 3,000-plus multifamily units at build-out
Will include 5 million square feet of retail, hospitality and entertainment
900 acres will be commercial. Hillwood is actively marketing the entire property, and it’s defined a 120-acre corner as the first retail to bring to market.
1,100 acres of park and open space
1987 The year the Perot family first purchased the Landmark’s original land holdings