Urban Logistics Breaks Ground on 1.1M SF Industrial Project in Denton

• Urban Logistics Realty has acquired 53 acres at Harris Ranch in Denton, Texas, launching a 1.1 million-square-foot industrial development.
• Phase I includes five warehouse buildings totaling 656,007 square feet, with construction beginning in early August and completion expected in the third quarter of 2027.
• The project is a joint venture between Urban Logistics and a Crow Holdings Capital-advised real estate fund, with financing provided by First United Bank.

What the Harris Ranch Development Includes

Urban Logistics Realty has officially acquired 53 acres at the historic Harris Ranch site in Denton, Texas, paving the way for a major industrial development that will ultimately total 1,109,207 square feet across 10 warehouse buildings. The project will be developed in two phases, with Phase I delivering 656,007 square feet across five speculative industrial buildings. Building sizes will range from approximately 69,000 to 193,000 square feet, offering flexible leasing options for tenants seeking spaces from 19,000 to 193,000 square feet. Groundbreaking is scheduled for early August, with the first phase expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2027.

What the Project Means for North Texas

The Harris Ranch development adds to the growing pipeline of industrial projects serving the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, one of the nation's strongest logistics and distribution markets. Denton's strategic location along major transportation corridors continues to attract warehouse, manufacturing, and e-commerce users looking for modern industrial facilities. Once fully completed, the 1.1 million-square-foot campus will significantly expand industrial inventory in the region while offering flexible building sizes that appeal to a broad range of occupiers.

What Partners Are Bringing to the Project

The development is being led through a joint venture between Urban Logistics Realty and a real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital, with First United Bank providing construction financing. Several industry partners are supporting the project, including Holt Lunsford as the exclusive leasing agent, GSR Andrade Architects as project architect, Kimley-Horn as civil engineer, and Bratjen Construction as general contractor. Together, the development team aims to deliver a modern industrial campus capable of meeting continued demand from logistics, distribution, and light industrial users throughout North Texas.

What the Site's History Adds to the Project

Before becoming an industrial development, Harris Ranch was a working ranch established in 1952, where longhorn cattle once roamed the property. The redevelopment represents the next chapter for the historic site, transforming former ranchland into a large-scale employment and logistics hub while supporting continued economic growth across Denton and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth region.