“Frisco's growth has been nothing short of phenomenal. It didn't happen by accident. Leadership and partnerships steered the development from a small town to a remarkable city,” states Donna Anderson, Frisco Heritage Association Book Committee Chair and Historian. Anderson is referring to the last 25 years, “the boom years.”
The City of Frisco will celebrate its 125th anniversary next year on February 7, 2027. To commemorate the milestone, the Frisco Heritage Association is releasing a second book titled Frisco’s Second Century: The Boom Years 2002-2027.
It is hard to believe that Frisco’s massive growth began in 2002. City leaders and the association felt it was imperative to focus on this momentous growth. The book committee wanted to preserve and document how the change came about and why it was so significant, especially compared to other cities.
Former Mayor Mike Simpson serves on the Frisco Heritage Association board and experienced the boom during his first year as mayor. He recalls the process of how the city went from “a railroad-one-street-city to an international powerhouse.”
The growth occurred, in part, due to Frisco’s reputation for successfully creating collaborations among city leaders, the school district, economic development, businesses, and the citizens of Frisco.
“Frisco grew the right way with the vision that anticipated growth,” said Simpson. “If you look at the awards the city received, those prove we did it right,” he continued.
Frisco’s Second Century: The Boom Years 2002-2027 will detail these events, noting how sports teams and businesses became attracted to the city, the creation of municipal buildings, the school district’s evolution, and the support of Frisco citizens through bond approvals and financing. The book will offer a comprehensive and vibrant look at this pivotal period in Frisco’s history.
“We need to record our achievements over the last quarter century,” remarks Simpson.
The book will be available online and at select locations early next year around the anniversary. For more information, including sponsorship and donation opportunities to help offset publication costs, visit FriscoHeritage.org.