Residents of the Devonshire master-planned community are the beneficiaries of all the prosperity North Texas has to offer. According to FEDC – Forney Economic Development Corporation – the city of Forney has the sites, land, and infrastructure necessary in order to promote continued growth and economic development. 

A region’s economy is closely tied to its job market and unemployment rate. The most recent report on job growth in the Dallas area showed a strong, expanding economy. According to the latest figures published by the Texas Workforce Commission, the job market in DFW grew by 4.24% in just a year’s time. Projections confirm that Texas will continue to outpace the rest of the country.



Community Engagement

Devonshire was created for community engagement! Families are invited and encouraged to attend many planned events. The community’s Lifestyle Director works with residents to define what their interests are, establish clubs, and organize fun activities. There is access to a community clubhouse, as well as two amenity centers. In Devonshire, amenities abound – there are pools, a large dog park, ponds, green spaces, and more. Families there have ample opportunities for outdoor connectivity. By taking advantage of all the available amenities, they meet other families that live in their community – and that’s the way neighbors become friends.

The City of Forney has developed a wide-ranging community engagement plan called Imagine Forney. The plan is based on eight points, such as remaining a small-town with country qualities, providing safe, clean residential neighborhoods, quality shopping and family entertainment within the community, a pedestrian friendly and engaging downtown, and more. First and foremost, Forney’s plan calls for remaining a city that provides its residents with a strong sense of community.

Community engagement is a fundamental aspect of local governance, and the other city in this “tale,” Dallas, has applied various strategies to further it. Engage Dallas, a community engagement initiative, works to establish equity by bringing together leaders from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The program focuses on five core values: education, commitment to racial equity and diversity, civic engagement, service to the community, and leadership. 

Customized Options

Families can select from a wide variety of ready to move in and ready to build homes. The builders at Devonshire work together to uphold high standards and preserve a sense of continuity in the community. Although continuity is important to the overall impact of the community, home design and floor plans are customizable to include features that all families find central – like functional interior/exterior spaces, garage size, number of bedrooms, even multigenerational home options for those families that are caring for elderly parents. 

Convenience

Convenience is defined as anything that contributes to an easy and effortless way of life. Could it be that true convenience comes about when you enjoy the best of both worlds? 

Devonshire’s location offers its residents the charm of a quaint small town. Did you know that Forney is known as the “Antique Capital of Texas?” If you like finding forgotten treasures, you’re in the right place. Beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard, well- known for its fishing and boating, welcomes Devonshire residents. Forney boasts history museums, an aquatic center, and the Trinity River where families can enjoy kayaking and canoeing. 

Now hop in the car for a quick trip to Dallas. Devonshire residents can take in Dallas Cowboy games or head to the ballpark to see the Texas Rangers play. Why not commune with nature by taking a stroll through the botanical gardens or bring the kids to the aquarium or zoo? In Dallas, people have access to world-class music, restaurants, and employment opportunities. You name it, Dallas has it.

The Best of Both Worlds

Enjoying the best of both worlds suggests there are tangible benefits to widely differing situations which can be enjoyed at the same time. Devonshire is the epitome of the best of both worlds. 

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