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Exciting progress continues at Meraki in Forney as the vision for the community begins to take shape. Newly released plans for the entrance and a future park offer an early glimpse into the thoughtful design that will define everyday life here. More than amenities, this park is designed as a collection of gathering areas where residents can connect, explore, and enjoy the outdoors.

A Modern Arrival Experience

Plans for the Meraki entrance have now been released, and construction is already underway. The design creates a distinctive and welcoming arrival into the community, featuring sweeping architectural elements and landscaped green areas that reflect the natural character of the surrounding setting.

The entrance isn’t just a gateway—it sets the tone for the entire community, blending modern design with the landscape that makes Meraki unique.

Parks Designed for Play and Exploration

The parks in Meraki are designed to be inviting outdoor destinations where residents can relax, play, and gather. These are part of a larger vision for Meraki, with expansive green areas, future lakes, and an extensive trail system that will connect the community to its natural surroundings.

A Playground Designed for Exploration

One of the most exciting additions coming to Meraki is the future playground, thoughtfully designed to encourage movement, discovery, and time outdoors. Sculptural climbing elements, open play zones, and nearby shaded gathering places create an environment where children can explore freely while families relax and spend time together.

Features like hill play and nature-inspired structures invite kids to climb, move, and interact with their surroundings. Research continues to show that outdoor play—especially in environments that blend natural terrain with play features—supports creativity, physical development, and overall well-being.

At Meraki, the playground is designed to feel like a natural extension of the landscape, giving children the freedom to play while staying connected to the outdoors.

A Community Beginning to Come to Life

With model homes open and homes available, Meraki is steadily coming to life. As construction progresses and new amenities begin to take shape, the vision for this growing community in Forney is becoming more visible every day.For those considering a move, now is a great time to visit, explore the model homes, and see firsthand what’s unfolding at Meraki.

The start of a new season is the perfect time to make a move that aligns with your goals and your lifestyle. At Meraki in Forney, exciting opportunities await homebuyers ready to take the next step. With thoughtfully designed homes and a growing master-planned community east of Dallas, there has never been a better time to explore what Meraki has to offer.

With model homes open and new opportunities available, spring brings added momentum for buyers ready to take the next step. If a new home is on your horizon, this limited-time builder incentive makes the season even more exciting.

American Legend Homes: Grand Opening Offer at Meraki

American Legend Homes is celebrating its Grand Opening at Meraki with a limited-time offer available through March 31, 2026.

Contract on any home by March 31, 2026, and receive $30,000 to use your way, whether toward buying down your interest rate, covering closing costs, or applying it as a price reduction.

Tour the American Legend Homes model at 2015 Meraki Parkway and connect with a sales associate to learn more.

Spring Savings Event with Perry Homes

Perry Homes is welcoming spring with new opportunities for buyers through its Spring Savings Event, running now through June 30, 2026.

During this limited-time promotion, buyers can take advantage of special incentives on select homes throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area. These savings may include financing incentives, design center allowances, or price reductions, giving buyers added flexibility when purchasing their new home.

Learn more about Perry Homes and sign up for this limited-time incentive.

Make Your Move This Spring at Meraki

With limited-time savings and beautifully designed homes in a growing master-planned community east of Dallas, spring is the ideal time to make your move to Meraki.

Schedule your tour today and discover a place where fresh beginnings, meaningful connections, and everyday comfort come together this season.

The developer of a planned 2,700-home master-planned community in fast-growing Forney has nabbed $45 million in financing. The developer, Tellus Group, is also behind the popular Windsong Ranch lagoon community in Prosper and other amenity-rich developments.

Tellus Group has secured $45 million in construction financing to build Meraki, a 2,700-home master-planned community in Forney, Texas, a suburb just east of Dallas.

Forney, TX  – A new 2,700 home master community is now funded off FM 548 North of Hwy 80. First Continental, a Houston-based lending company that specializes in residential lot acquisition and development financing, announces the closing of a $45 million loan for Tellus Group, a real estate investment firm focused on master-planned communities and mixed-use land development.

The loan will fund Tellus Group’s forthcoming master-planned community, Meraki, a 1,079-acre tract in Forney, Texas, a suburb of Dallas in northwest Kaufman County conveniently located six miles north of Highway 80. The multi-phase project will comprise 2,700 homes, an on-site elementary school and several amenity centers, neighborhood parks and natural features, including over 300 acres of open space with massive lakes perfect for water recreation. The Meraki project will deliver its first phase of development in 2025, with the full completion slated for 2035.

This deal marks First Continental’s largest loan ever in its 30-year history. It is the sixth project First Continental has closed through its new master-planned community fund and the first in collaboration with Tellus Group.

“We’re excited to partner with Tellus Group on this transformative master-planned community,” said Jeff Corbett, executive vice president of First Continental. “Tellus’ expertise in developing sustainable, vibrant neighborhoods aligns perfectly with our mission to support projects that drive long-term community growth. This development represents a major milestone for First Continental as our largest master-planned community loan to date, and we look forward to seeing it evolve into a thriving neighborhood.”

Texas’ population growth has outpaced homebuilding since 2020, according to the state comptroller’s office, resulting in a widespread housing shortage. Residential developers like Tellus Group are committed to fulfilling this need. In addition to Meraki, within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Tellus Group is currently completing its development of Windsong Ranch (3,200 lots), delivering lots in Mosaic (1,700 lots) and about to break ground on Sherley Farms (3,000 lots).

“At Tellus Group, we pride ourselves on developing high-quality residential communities using thoughtful land planning that will ‘wow’ families and create close-knit neighborhoods with a true sense of community,” said Craig Martin, chief executive officer of Tellus Group.

“By partnering with First Continental, we were able to secure the necessary funding for the project and have the opportunity to bring a new, innovative housing development to one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities,” added Andre Ferrari, chief operating officer of Tellus Group.

For more information, visit firstcontinental.com.