TCC Independence Bldg. 2 in Plano, TX

A new 170,737 sq ft shell structure is under construction at 1600 N. Collins Blvd. #1000 in Plano, Texas. This project, identified as TCC Independence Bldg. 2, represents a significant addition to the commercial landscape of Collin County with an estimated cost of $9,000,000. The scope of work is strictly new shell construction, managed by the owner of record, 121 Gillespie.

Alliance Architects is the design firm of record for this development. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Connie Fleming. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with work starting December 2025. The current TDLR status is Review Complete.

Project Scale and Regional Context

This filing stands out against the broader construction activity in the region. Among 7,242 TDLR-registered new construction filings in Collin County, the median estimated cost is $800,000 and the median size is 7,024 sq ft. The $9,000,000 cost for TCC Independence Bldg. 2 is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter of filings. The scheduled build window of 395 days is longer than the county median of 212 days, reflecting the scale of the shell construction.

The cost efficiency of this project is notable. At $53 per sq ft, the estimated cost is below the county median of $120 per sq ft. This efficiency is typical for large-scale shell projects where bulk purchasing and standardized construction methods reduce unit costs. The site is located in ZIP code 75080, an area with a population of about 52,746 and a median household income of $89,773 according to U.S. Census estimates. The area features an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied housing, with a median owner-occupied home value of $420,000.

121 Gillespie is also the owner of record for TCC Independence Bldg. 1, another project in Plano valued at $10,000,000. Alliance Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,048,000, including locations in Denton, Balch Springs, Lancaster, Frisco, and Dallas. Nearby businesses include Ali Baba Mediterranean, Cafe Brazil, Sushi Sake, Hilton Richardson Dallas, Starbucks Coffee Company, and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Dallas - Richardson.

Collin County’s unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier, according to FRED data. The project’s completion will add to the commercial inventory in a region with active construction, including other new buildings and renovations in the area. The specific focus on shell construction suggests a flexible space ready for future tenant fit-out, a common model in modern commercial development.