Welcome to Issue #014!
Six months ago, on February 13th, Issue #001 of The Blueprint landed in 383 inboxes. Since then, this newsletter has grown to over 2,500 subscribers, and it's been a genuine privilege watching this community pay attention to the same things I've been obsessing over: excavators, permits, and empty lots slowly turning into somewhere you'll actually shop or eat.
To date, I've covered over 30 grand openings, and there's still no shortage of construction to track. Right now, I'm following more than 60 projects in active construction, plus nearly 40 commercial sites that haven't broken ground yet. We'll hit a lull every now and then, but six months in and Celina hasn't slowed down once.
Thanks for being here for it. Let's get into it.
Anchor Watch
The big builds, checked every issue
Target OpeningAugust 20th, 2026Home Depot
Current StatusFinal Preparations
What's Changed
Home Depot is in the final stretch. Construction equipment and shipping containers are clearing out and employee training is underway as they host their Grand Opening on Thursday.
Next MilestoneGrand Opening
Target OpeningAugust 26th, 2026Costco
Current StatusFinal Preparations
What's Changed
Costco opens in exactly 12 days! The official ribbon cutting will take place at 7:30am and the doors will open for the first time at 8:00.
Next MilestoneGrand Opening
Target OpeningAugust 28th, 2026Academy
Current StatusFinal Preparations
What's Changed
Academy's Grand Opening is in exactly 2 weeks. They are also hosting a 20% off Friends & Family preview event. To opt-in, text "CELINA" to 22369.
Next MilestoneGrand Opening
Target OpeningQ2 2027EōS Fitness
Current StatusFoundation Preparation
What's Changed
Concrete work continues along the site's perimeter driveway, with additional paving visible since our last update. The main building pad itself still hasn't been poured, however.
Next MilestoneFoundation Pour
Target OpeningQ3 2027Sprouts
Current StatusFoundation Preparation
What's Changed
The site remains largely unchanged since the last issue, but there has been a noticeable increase in construction equipment delivered and staged, indicating major progress is forthcoming.
Next MilestoneUnderground Utility Installation
Coming Soon
New projects headed our way
Target OpeningAugust 20th, 2026Home Depot
3425 S. Preston Rd. Celina, TX 75009
Home Depot is bringing a second full-service home improvement option to the Preston corridor when it opens its doors next week at the NWC of Preston & Ownsby.
Target OpeningAugust 26th, 2026Costco
3445 S. Preston Rd. Celina, TX 75009
Costco's Grand Opening event is just under two weeks away. They'll provide bulk groceries, electronics, healthcare, and more at the SWC of Preston & Ownsby.
Target OpeningAugust 27th, 2026Club Pilates
1520 S. Preston Rd. #130 Celina, TX 75009
Club Pilates will open its doors on August 27th at the NEC of Preston & Glendenning, with member classes beginning August 31st. The studio offers low-impact Pilates for all levels.
Target OpeningAugust 28th, 2026Academy
3525 S. Preston Rd. Celina, TX 75009
Academy is holding its Grand Opening on August 28th at the SWC of Preston & Ownsby and will provide a much-needed outlet for sporting and outdoor goods.
Target OpeningLate August 2026Hometown Paws
710 S. Oklahoma Celina, TX 75009
Still no confirmed opening date, but Hometown Paws is making significant progress both inside and out and is still on track for their planned August opening. More details coming soon!
Target OpeningLate August-Early September 2026Haraz Coffee House
2720 W. Frontier Pkwy. #100, Celina, TX 75009
Haraz Coffee House has not announced a formal opening date yet, but the interior is closing in on completion. The highly anticipated coffee shop is coming soon and we'll share more details once they're available.
Now Open
Doors open, ready for business
OpenedAugust 1st, 2026InLIFE Wellness
2700 W. Frontier Pkwy. #100 Celina, TX 75009
InLIFE Wellness is officially open at The Creeks at Celina, one block west of the Frontier & Dallas Parkway intersection. They blend traditional reformer Pilates technique with cardio, strength training, and barre for all fitness levels.
OpenedJuly 28th, 2026Fourteen Eighteen Coffee
565 S. Preston Rd, Celina, TX 75009
Fourteen Eighteen Coffee is now open at Celina Station. Known for specialty lattes, seasonal drinks, matcha, cold brew, and fresh pastries, the shop has built a loyal following at its Downtown Plano and Prosper locations, and now brings that following home to Celina.
OpenedJuly 25th, 2026Mavis Tires & Brakes
4445 S. Preston Rd. Celina, TX 75009
Mavis Tires & Brakes is now open at the NWC of Preston & Frontier. One of the nation's largest independent tire retailers, Mavis offers tires, brakes, alignments, oil changes, batteries, and suspension services all under one roof.
OpenedJuly 16th, 2026Knockouts Haircuts & Grooming
2720 W. Frontier Pkwy. #130, Celina, TX 75009
Knockouts Haircuts & Grooming is now open at The Creeks at Celina. The sports-themed men's salon offers haircuts, beard trims, and grooming services in a no-appointment-needed format.
Inside Track
The stories behind the sites
Preston Crossroads Is Taking Shape
What We Know
Preston Crossroads, the Sprouts-anchored NEC of Preston & Frontier, is a massive planned retail district. But outside of Discount Tire, it's sat largely dormant for months. Well, signs of life are beginning to sprout (and we're not just talking about Sprouts).
A new steel frame has quietly appeared. An early leasing document indicates that this shell is slated for 6 individual units, with one of those spaces potentially already leased by Today Dental. It is notable that this listing is no longer active, so we're treating this as unconfirmed for now. But this site is zoned for a mix of retail, restaurant and office use, so expect the remaining spaces to fill in with some combination of the three.
Nearby, the site anchored by the incoming Sprouts is undergoing significant construction of its own. Conceptual site plans show the surrounding pad zoned for up to eight restaurant spaces. No tenants have been named yet, but if filled, it would meaningfully expand Celina's sit-down dining options, something residents have often asked for.
What to Watch
Limited, if any, tenant information at this district right now. But we'll continue to monitor the site progress and any leasing and permit information. As soon as new tenants are named, you'll hear it here first.
That's a wrap on Issue #014.
Six months, 30+ grand openings, and a subscriber list that's grown far beyond what we imagined back in February. None of that happens without people actually reading, sharing, and sending tips our way, so thank you for that.
Here's to the next six months of watching Celina grow. We'll be back in two weeks with more.
See you soon!