Full Breakdown
AT&T Demolishes Historic EDS Campus in Plano for New Headquarters
8/10/2026, 11:39:41 AM
Core Event: Controlled Implosion Clears Site for AT&T Campus
Crews performed a controlled implosion of the former Electronic Data Systems (EDS) headquarters in Plano on Sunday morning. The demolition removed the 1992-era building that had anchored the Legacy Business Park and created space for AT&T’s planned 54-acre, $1.3 billion global headquarters near Legacy Drive and Parkwood Boulevard. Local authorities warned nearby residents and businesses to expect loud noise, brief ground vibrations, and temporary road closures at the Legacy Drive and Parkwood Boulevard intersection during the blast.
Background & Context: EDS Legacy and Plano Development
The site was purchased in the 1980s by technology executive and former presidential candidate Ross Perot, who opened the EDS campus in the early 1990s. For more than two decades the campus served as a hub for EDS employees, many of whom recall long hours, a strong internal culture, and the building’s role in Plano’s emergence as a Fortune 500 destination. The demolition marks the end of a landmark that helped shape the city’s modern business district.
Official Statements & Responses
AT&T’s president announced earlier this year that the company would relocate its headquarters from downtown Dallas to Plano, consolidating roughly 10,000 employees on the new campus. AT&T expects the new headquarters to open in the second half of 2028. Local officials emphasized safety measures and the temporary impact on traffic, while community members expressed mixed emotions about losing a familiar landmark.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I didn't think I was going to get emotional,” — Shelley Davis
- “We worked hard. We worked a lot of late hours, so I spent a lot of time in that building,” — Shelley Davis
- “It's very sad. This was home. This was a family,” — Lisa Halfmann
- “We just work down the street.” — Dorothy Johnson
- “I'm going to take a little of the building back home with me because it's all over my face," said Davis.” — Davis. AT
What’s Next: Timeline for the New Campus
Construction of AT&T’s new campus is slated to continue through the next several years, with the company targeting a opening in the second half of 2028. The project is expected to further reshape the Legacy West area, adding office space, amenities, and additional traffic considerations for the surrounding community.
