Johnson Development And Tricon Capital Group Acquire Arlington, Texas Master-Planned Community Of Viridian

A partnership of The Johnson Development Corp. and Tricon Capital Group Inc. (“Tricon”) has purchased the Arlington master-planned community of Viridian, one of the top-selling communities in the DFW Metroplex. 

Johnson Development and Tricon purchased the 2,083-acre master-planned community from an entity controlled by CrossHarbor Capital Partners of Boston. 

Houston-based Johnson Development, now in its 40th year, is one of the nation’s most active developers of master-planned communities. The company’s impressive collection of master-planned communities includes 14 currently under development: 13 in Houston and one in Atlanta. 

Its investment partner, Tricon Capital Group Inc., is a principal investor and asset manager focused on the residential real estate industry in North America with a market capitalization of $1.1 billion and approximately $2.5 billion of assets under management. 

“Viridian aligns with our core value of developing inspirational master-planned communities,” says Larry D. Johnson, president and chief executive officer of The Johnson Development Corp. “We’ve had our sights set on the DFW market for quite some time and without question, Viridian is the perfect fit for us.” 

Johnson Development and Tricon previously partnered to acquire one of the largest available land parcels within the Greater Houston area, 2,046 acres in north Houston now known as Grand Central Park. The two firms also partnered in the purchase of the 3,200-acre West Houston master-planned community of Cross Creek Ranch, one of the nation’s top-20 best-selling master-planned communities. 

“Our new ownership will ensure Viridian’s continued success as one of north Texas’ premier master-planned communities,” says Viridian General Manager Robert Kembel, noting the community’s management team and master plan will remain intact. 

One of the nation’s largest infill master-planned communities, approximately 1,000 lots have been contracted to be sold to 10 national and regional homebuilders, of which approximately 700 sales have already closed. 

The highly-amenitized community plans to add a 10,000 square-foot event center, a sailing center managed in concert with the City of Arlington, an adult pool, event lawn, two tennis courts and a basketball court as part of the Viridian Lake Club’s second phase. Located on a six-acre peninsula overlooking Viridian Lake, the club currently consists of a collection of Mediterranean-style buildings along with four pools, a pavilion and small amphitheater. 

Viridian will also complete up to 20 miles of paved trails offering direct connectivity to the acclaimed 1,300-acre River Legacy Park Nature Preserve and trail system. 

“With endless events and activities, the ‘Viridian Lifestyle’ ensures residents are never at a loss for social opportunities and spend less time getting to life and more time living it,” notes Kembel. 

Viridian offers new homes from the $200’s to the millions from a collection of the area’s finest homebuilders. Model homes are open daily where homebuyers can review floor plans and tour inventory homes currently available. 

One of the only master-planned communities in Texas designed to meet Audubon Gold Signature Standards, Viridian was named a Certified Gold Signature Sanctuary by Audubon International for planning and environmental stewardship. 

The community offers 500 acres of parks, recreational areas, trails and open spaces with another 600 acres of lakes, rivers, and streams ideal for fishing, sailing, canoeing, biking and walking, all strategically located within close proximity to every neighborhood. Half of Viridian’s 2,000 acres are in protected, natural areas. In addition, River Legacy Park is adjacent to the community and features 1,300 acres of parkland along the Trinity River with biking trails and paddling trails. 

Although located within the City of Arlington, Viridian falls within the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District, providing residents the option of enrolling their children in the HEB ISD or Arlington ISD. The on-site Viridian Elementary School opened in August 2014. 

Located 20 miles west of downtown Dallas and 15 minutes east of downtown Fort Worth at the epicenter of the DFW Metroplex, Viridian is minutes from major employment centers, world-class shopping and entertainment venues. It also is 15 minutes south of DFW International Airport’s southern boundary. 

For more information, go to www.ViridianDFW.com. Also, follow the community at www.Facebook.com/ViridianDFW and @ViridianDFW on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. 

About The Johnson Development Corp. 

The Johnson Development Corp. is a Houston-based, award-winning residential and commercial land development company. Now celebrating its 40th year, the company has set the standard for successful master-planned communities in Houston, Atlanta and other markets around the country. Johnson Development’s impressive collection of Houston-area communities includes Riverstone, Sienna Plantation, Cross Creek Ranch, Woodforest, Fall Creek, Tuscan Lakes, Edgewater, Harmony, Willow Creek Farms, Silverlake, Imperial, Grand Central Park and Harvest Green. It also is the developer of the Atlanta master-planned community of Lake Arrowhead. The Johnson Development Corp. also provides outsourced development services for property owners, homebuilders and other parties on a fee basis to help realize the potential of their land positions. 

About Tricon Capital Group Inc.

Tricon is a principal investor and asset manager focused on the residential real estate industry in North America with approximately $2.5 billion (C$3.2 billion) of assets under management. Tricon owns, or manages on behalf of third party investors, a portfolio of investments in land and homebuilding assets, single-family rental homes, and manufactured housing communities. Our business objective is to invest for investment income and capital appreciation through our Principal Investment business and to earn fee income through our Private Funds and Advisory business. Since its inception in 1988, Tricon has invested in real estate and development projects valued at approximately $15.0 billion. More information about Tricon is available at www.triconcapital.com.