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    Visualization of boutique retail buildings along Henderson Avenue, highlighting streetscape design and pedestrian-friendly features in a mixed-use environment.

    A quarter-mile stretch along Henderson Avenue is prepared to claim its place as one of the great retail streets in Texas

    Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use

    GFF was hired by Open Realty Advisors, Acadia Realty Trust and Rebees to help master plan and design significant improvements to the portfolio of their properties on Henderson Avenue. The first and most significant of the planned projects is a mixed-use development on Henderson between Glencoe and McMillan on an over 1,000’ long, 3.55 acre primarily vacant tract of property. As a catalyst project for the corridor, special emphasis has been placed on streetscape design, quality of public space making and walkability, with the goal of adding value to the overall portfolio.

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    This vision for Henderson Avenue required changing the existing zoning that encouraged nodes of bar and restaurants separated by low-rise multifamily uses to a more cohesive plan that will allow up to two levels of creative office above ground level retail and will create an uninterrupted pedestrian-friendly streetscape along the entire length of the site. At either end of the site the scale steps down to small one-story boutique retail buildings that respect the transition to the adjacent residential neighborhoods. The planned project includes a two-level below grade garage with 525 spaces, +/- 70,000 SF of ground level retail and restaurant uses, and +/- 68,000 SF of second and third level office uses.

    The design of each building is intentionally different than the next. Rather than creating a unified architectural aesthetic throughout the development, the client requested varied architectural character between buildings allowing for unique discovered moments along the street. While each building is uniquely designed, they could all be described as forward thinking, creating a design centric node along Henderson Ave, not only in architectural character, but also for retailers.

    Location
    Dallas
    , 
    Texas
    Clients
    Ignite-Rebees
    Acadia Realty Trust
    Website
    Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use
    Project Type
    Mixed-Use
    Office
    Restaurant / Cafe
    Retail
    Design Services
    Present
    • Planning & Urban Design
    • Zoning Entitlements
    • Architecture
    Status
    Under Construction
    Rendering of retail and public spaces in the Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use development, emphasizing streetscape design and pedestrian connections.
    Rendering of retail and public spaces in the Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use development, emphasizing streetscape design and pedestrian connections.
    Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use
    Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use
    Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use
    Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use
    Rendering of retail and creative office spaces at the Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use development, featuring modern architecture and a vibrant streetscape.
    Rendering of retail and creative office spaces at the Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use development, featuring modern architecture and a vibrant streetscape.
    Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use
    Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use
    Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use
    Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use
    Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use
    Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use
    Visualization of Henderson Avenue buildings with diverse architectural styles, creating unique experiences within a unified mixed-use project.
    Visualization of Henderson Avenue buildings with diverse architectural styles, creating unique experiences within a unified mixed-use project.
    Aerial rendering of the Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use development in Dallas, Texas, showing a 3.55-acre site with a blend of retail and office spaces integrated into a walkable streetscape.
    Aerial rendering of the Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use development in Dallas, Texas, showing a 3.55-acre site with a blend of retail and office spaces integrated into a walkable streetscape.
    Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use
    Henderson Avenue Mixed-Use

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