Stalled Olive Branch Mixed-Use Project Revived Under New Ownership

The $300 million development, formerly known as 'The Cascades,' will continue as 'Dove's Landing' with a new developer committed to completing the project.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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A multi-million-dollar mixed-use project in Olive Branch, Mississippi that broke ground over four years ago but stalled is now moving forward under new management. The development, previously called 'The Cascades,' will continue as 'Dove's Landing' on a 170-acre site along Cockrum Road near Highway 78. City leaders say a new development company has officially acquired the property and is fully committed to completing the project, which was originally expected to be finished by 2023 but remains a flat dirt lot as of early 2026.

Why it matters

The Dove's Landing project represents a major economic development opportunity for Olive Branch, with plans for hundreds of residential units, retail and office space, and a large public park. After years of delays, the city is hopeful the new ownership team can breathe new life into the stalled development and deliver on the initial vision that attracted the governor's attention at the groundbreaking.

The details

The original $300 million development, known as The Cascades, broke ground in September 2021 under Focal Points Investment, LLC. However, little progress has been made since the initial land clearing and leveling. The project was expected to include hundreds of residential units, townhomes, cottage lots, retail and office space, and a 70-acre park. With the new ownership change, the development will now move forward as Dove's Landing under a new, unspecified development company that city leaders say is 'fully committed' to completing the project.

  • The Cascades project broke ground in September 2021.
  • The development was originally expected to be completed by 2023.
  • As of February 2026, the property remains a flat dirt lot.

The players

Focal Points Investment, LLC

The original developer that began pre-leasing office and retail spaces for the project in September 2021 but made little progress since the initial groundbreaking.

Tate Reeves

The Governor of Mississippi who attended the groundbreaking ceremony and expressed excitement about the development's potential to bring 'many exciting opportunities' to Olive Branch and the surrounding community.

Dove's Landing

The new name for the mixed-use development project, which was previously known as The Cascades.

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What they’re saying

“The development would 'bring many exciting opportunities, and I'm excited to see how the city and the county benefit from your vision and your willingness to invest your money right here at home.'”

— Tate Reeves, Governor (actionnews5.com)

“City leaders say they are optimistic that the community will start to see progress, saying that the new ownership team is 'fully committed to completing this development in a way that brings meaningful and positive impact to our community.'”

— City Leaders (actionnews5.com)

What’s next

More updates are expected from the city as the Dove's Landing project progresses under its new ownership.

The takeaway

After years of delays, the Olive Branch community is hopeful that the new development team behind Dove's Landing can breathe new life into this stalled mixed-use project and deliver on the initial vision that attracted the governor's attention at the groundbreaking. The city sees this as a major economic opportunity, and residents will be watching closely to see if the new owners can make good on their commitment to completing the development.