Las Colinas

Planned business and residential district · Irving, Texas

Illustration of Las Colinas

Overview

Las Colinas is a master-planned community in Irving, home to office towers, corporate headquarters, homes and canals. It is one of the main business centers in the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

History

Ben H. Carpenter began developing Las Colinas in the 1970s on his family's ranch land. The district became known for the Mandalay Canal and for The Mustangs of Las Colinas, a large bronze sculpture of wild horses galloping through a fountain. Major companies based in Las Colinas include Kimberly-Clark, McKesson and Fluor, and Exxon Mobil was headquartered in Irving until 2023.

Today

Las Colinas has office campuses, hotels, the Irving Convention Center and entertainment venues, with many corporate lobby and campus security posts.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.