Buildings in a mixed-use context in compact settings to clearly define the open space edges surround this public open space. A view corridor is intended between the village green and Lake Carolyn. A public plaza is envisioned in front of the new convention center main public entry as an entry event to anchor the identity of the facility to its context. It also terminates the proposed Exhibition Boulevard connecting Las Colinas and O Connor Boulevards. Surrounding buildings will be complementary in use with the convention center as entertainment retail and restaurants.
Landscape design is envisioned to be mostly hardscaped with accent planting on the edges.
The hardscape design crosses over the street to visually integrate the development parcels and provide for a safe path for pedestrians. The street framework and overall building massing continues the gridded pattern established in the South Urban Center but in a less dense fashion. Mid-rise buildings are envisioned around the station area, along West Las Colinas Boulevard and along Northwest Highway. 2 to 3-story residential buildings would face Hackberry Creek and the zone between the station and West Las Colinas Boulevard. Uses around the station should be primarily office with a minimum height of 5 stories.