What is a master-planned community? Imagine a thoughtfully designed small town where everything you need is close by, including easy access to big-city entertainment and employment centers, green spaces, walking trails, playgrounds, and parks. Add a neighborly sense of belonging – encouraged by shared spaces, walkable neighborhoods, and organized activities – and that’s just what you have at Treeline by Hillwood in Justin, TX.
Master-planned communities are also known as green towns, garden cities, and/or new home communities. No matter what you call them, these communities utilize extensive planning to maximize the area’s sustainability, offer a variety of attractive housing options, provide modern amenities, and promote community cohesiveness.
Planned communities are gaining popularity in the US, especially in areas like Northwest Fort Worth. Homeowners love the community amenities, like swimming pools, playgrounds, event venues, and fitness centers; the convenience of having everything they need easily accessible; and the sense of community that has been designed into planned communities like Treeline from the start.
But not all master-planned communities go through the same level of carefully considered urban design. If you’re looking to buy a home in a thriving planned community, consider these 6 essential ingredients first:
Ingredient 1: Thoughtful Design and Diverse Housing Options
“A master-planned community is…planned and built by a development team that curates it to be functionally and aesthetically attractive,” says Derrick Barker, CEO of Nectar, a real estate financing firm. “It is different from a regular housing development because an entire community’s worth of properties are planned and built at once, which allows for additional functionality and integrated design.”
Treeline’s master design creates a community that looks great and lives even better, from the landscaped streets laid out to encourage walkability to the many amenities that dot the neighborhood. And no cookie cutter neighborhoods here. Instead, a variety of housing styles with a cohesive aesthetic cater to different homeowner needs and budgets.
Ingredient 2: Abundant Amenities for All Ages
Amenities aren’t add-ons. They are where life happens. They’re summer days at the pool, fun with the new puppy at the dog park, and game nights at a community hang-out. At a planned community like Treeline, a wide range of community amenities are built into the design to promote an active lifestyle and maximize enjoyment for all ages.
Imagine:
- Lying in the grass, stargazing and cloud spotting at Sky Park.
- Picking peaches with your kids or hosting a farm style dinner under the trees at The Grove.
- Relaxing with friends at the resort-style pool at The Retreat, while the kids splash and play nearby.
- Treating yourself to a snack from a food truck after a rousing game of pickleball at The Hideaway.
Most of Treeline’s amenities are within walking distance of your home. Leave your car at home, get some exercise, and chat with neighbors on the way!
Ingredient 3: Strategic Location and Accessibility
The best master-planned communities are also some of the best located. They’re an easy drive to urban centers, but far enough away that home feels like an escape.
You couldn’t find a better location than Treeline’s in Justin, TX/Northwest Fort Worth. Our scenic setting in Denton County combines the beauty of rural Texas with convenience. It’s close to major highways like I-35W and US-287, as well as the big cities of Denton, Fort Worth, and the AllianceTexas corridor, with their myriad of employment, entertainment, and retail options. It’s also near the charming city of Justin, where small-town Texas lives on.
Pristine nature isn’t far away, either. You can camp, hike, paddle, or fish at Ray Roberts Lake State Park, less than an hour’s drive from Treeline.
Ingredient 4: Top-Tier Educational Opportunities
A great location includes a great school district. If you’re a parent, you know the importance of a quick commute to school. Close proximity to school doesn’t just make drop-offs easier; it fosters strong parent-teacher connections and makes it easier to be involved in your child’s school life. Even if you don’t have kids, having highly rated schools nearby boosts property values and attracts long-term residents.
Treeline boasts inclusion in the A-rated Northwest Independent School District, with students attending Justin Elementary School, Gene Pike Middle School, and Northwest High School, and one day Treeline’s own on-site NISD elementary school. Parents interested in private school options can choose from nearby Goddard School or Liberty Christian School.
Ingredient 5: Emphasis on Community and Social Connection
A strong sense of community adds to the value of a planned community, and to life. Being part of a community helps reduce stress and isolation, benefits physical health and mental health, and provides belonging, support, and identity.
Planned communities like Treeline are specifically designed to encourage a sense of belonging and community. They create shared spaces like parks, pools, and community gathering spots—the “third places”—that strengthen the sense of community. They promote walkability and outdoor socialization where neighbors can meet. They organize events and activities that foster neighborly bonds and make it easy for even the most introverted individuals to find a community that suits them. At Treeline, homeowners can take advantage of Hillwood’s signature Lifestyle by Hillwood℠ program where residents of all ages can participate in more than 300 annual on-site events, workshops, and classes. These include everything from community-wide holiday celebrations to intimate affinity group gatherings to age-appropriate activities for children, tweens, and teens, and much more.
Ingredient 6: Long-Term Vision and Professional Management
Master-planned communities often use homeowner associations (HOAs) to manage governance and maintenance, ensuring that neighborhoods maintain their value and livability.
At Treeline, the HOA keeps community spaces in tip-top condition, ensuring well-tended landscaping, pristine pools, and sparkling indoor spaces. The HOA also conveniently handles the front yard maintenance of all homes to enhance curb appeal, keep property values high, and ensure the neighborhood looks great. Homeowners’ HOA dues fund these important efforts.
Find Your Ideal Planned Community at Treeline near Northwest Fort Worth
The popularity of master-planned communities is well deserved. But remember, when choosing a community, look for one that has these essential ingredients. When you do, we’re pretty sure Treeline in Justin will be at the top of your list! Come take a look at Treeline for yourself. The 8 model homes from our esteemed builders are now open. Visit today and see why Treeline by Hillwood is the place to build a thriving life.
