Landscape Architecture Civil Engineering Planning
ftp loginWe’re enjoying watching Double Tree Ranch begin taking form.
The Doubletree Ranch property has been an iconic landmark in the Highland Village community for over 60 years. Claiming a prominent “bend in the road” on Highland Village Road, the signature pine trees and rolling vistas have long greeted visitors into the city since even before the development of the I-35 corridor.
Initially settled by the Duvall family in the 1940’s, the legacy of this property is filled with colorful stories and characters that include the founding fathers of the city. The property once even served as the location for the first City Hall, the first volunteer fire department, interim police headquarters, and has hosted numerous other public hearings and events. Mr. Robert Duvall, then owner, served as a founding father of Highland Village, incorporated in 1963, and served as the town’s first Mayor. Most recently, the property was operating as a “dude ranch” (circa 1959) and special events facility until it closed on January 1, 2007.
SRA was hired to design and developed the new Doubletree Ranch Community Park. The park will convey the story of the land, celebrating the natural phenomena and cultural storylines that are endemic to this property. Goals for the park are:
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