Vitruvian Park Explained

Urban Development Name:Vitruvian Park
Location:Addison, Texas (USA)
Status:Open
Groundbreaking:May 2008
Opening:January 2010
Use:residential, retail, office
Developer:UDR, Inc.
Size:117acres
Website:http://www.vitruvianpark.com

Vitruvian Park is a multi-family, retail and commercial development in Addison, Texas.[1] The development is just west of the Dallas North Tollway, approximately one mile north of I-635/LBJ Freeway between Midway Road and Marsh Lane in Addison's southwest quadrant. Adjacent to the community are Brookhaven Country Club, Brookhaven College, Greenhill School, Parish Episcopal School, and a shopping center. In addition to being the largest development ever undertaken by major real estate developer UDR, Inc., the 117acres development is also Addison's first major sustainable green initiative.[2] The park draws its design from Roman architect Vitruvius' only surviving work, De Architectura. Savoye, the first phase was designed to feature 744 multifamily housing units, 26000square feet of retail[3] and a 12acres public park including a spring-fed creek, bridges and trails.[4]

In December 2012, the City of Addison debuted the Vitruvian Lights: Magical Nights of Lights, in which the park was decorated with 1.2 million light bulbs in nine different colors on more than 500 trees. It subsequently became an annual event.[5] [6] The park hosted its second "Vitruvian Lights" in 2013.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Betting on the Recovery. Les . Shaver. July 7, 2008. 2021-08-15. Multifamily Executive.
  2. Web site: UDR Ready to Start Work on $1B Vitruvian Park. https://web.archive.org/web/20080609213610/http://www.globest.com/news/1152_1152/dallas/170571-1.html . GlobeSt.com. Connie . Gore. May 7, 2008. 2008-06-09. dead.
  3. http://www.vitruvianpark.com Vitruvian Park
  4. News: May 7, 2008. Steve . Brown. Huge Addison redevelopment may boost population by 60%. https://web.archive.org/web/20080603171654/http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/industries/commrealestate/stories/DN-addison_07bus.ART.State.Edition1.45e3691.html. 2008-06-03. 2021-08-15. The Dallas Morning News. dead.
  5. Web site: Ellis. Sydni. 2018-11-16. See the Sparkling Vitruvian Lights from Nov. 23-Jan. 1. 2021-08-15. Addison Magazine. en-US.
  6. News: Moreno. Dalia. Vitruvian Park Lights Up. December 4, 2012. The Brookhaven Courier. December 31, 2012.
  7. News: Ann Pinson . Joy Tipping . Dena Hill . Guide picks: North Texas is aglow with holiday spirit. https://web.archive.org/web/20131224100707/http://www.dallasnews.com/entertainment/headlines/20131127-guide-picks-north-texas-is-aglow-with-holiday-spirit-with-these-colorful-light-displays.ece. 2013-12-24. 2013-11-27. Dallas Morning News . 2013-12-22. dead.
  8. News: Guide Picks: The top holiday light displays in Dallas-Fort Worth. November 3, 2012. Dallas Morning News. December 31, 2012. dead. December 24, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131224115355/http://www.dallasnews.com/entertainment/headlines/20121106-guide-picks-the-top-holiday-light-displays-in-dallas-fort-worth.ece?ssimg=811217#ssStory803178.

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