A Hometown with a Historic Past and a Bright Future
As the first settlement in southern Dallas County, Lancaster was founded as a frontier post in 1852. From its earliest days, the residents of Lancaster reflected ethnic diversity and the descendants still enjoy a small-town atmosphere with an unparalleled quality of life and all of the conveniences that Downtown Dallas has to offer just 15 minutes away.

Community leaders have had the foresight to maintain the area’s cultural heritage, yet plan for new construction of modern educational and service facilities to meet the needs of citizens. With the City of Lancaster being only 30% built-out, the community is experiencing a renewed surge of creativity and innovation from urban planners, developers and architects who have worked closely with elected officials, civic leaders, city staff and citizens in shaping the future growth of the city. Based upon population forecasts for the North Texas region and its strategic location, it’s not about whether the City of Lancaster is going to grow – it’s all about how Lancaster will plan for its growth. Mills Branch and the new neighborhoods present a renewed sense of scale, character, familiarity and pride.

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