Long term, the metro's reliance on the expansion of Amazon will be evident as much of the supply underway is dependent on the company's growth, and a glut of supply will be recorded in 2018 and 2019.

Redevelopments are providing retail boosts for DFW such as the completion of Trinity Plaza, followed by a planned renovation for Trinity Valley, a Carrollton retail landmark with a newly opened WinCo Foods.

“The best way to make sure the deal is a win for all is for the city and the state to continue to invest in infrastructure and get Amazon to help make it happen,” the RPA states in the report entitled “3 Ways to Make the Amazon Deal Work for Our Region.”