MAYOR VERA CALVIN PLAZA
Project Description
SPSD collaborated with TBG Partners, the landscape architect, to renovate this historic plaza located in the heart of downtown Burleson. The improvements include a new outdoor concert stage, event lawn, interactive playground, covered seating areas, pedestrian promenade, and streetscape improvements. A historic train depot, two trolley cars from the early 20th century, and several old train depot relics are what sets this plaza apart from other destination park spaces. All landscape, irrigation, drainage, and hardscape improvements were installed by SPSD.
Location
Burleson, Texas
Size
10 Acres
Year Complete
2020
Project Team
TBG Partners
(Lead Design Firm)
Bennett Benner Partners
(Architect)
Dunaway
(Civil Engineer)
Hill & Wilkinson
(General Contractor)
Awards
2021 GDPC Urban Design Award
2021 Texas Downtown Assoc. People’s Choice Award
2021 CLIDE Award
2021 ENR Award of Merit in Landscape / Urban Development
MAYOR VERA CALVIN PLAZA
Project Description
SPSD collaborated with TBG Partners, the landscape architect, to renovate this historic plaza located in the heart of downtown Burleson. The improvements include a new outdoor concert stage, event lawn, interactive playground, covered seating areas, pedestrian promenade, and streetscape improvements. A historic train depot, two trolley cars from the early 20th century, and several old train depot relics are what sets this plaza apart from other destination park spaces. All landscape, irrigation, drainage, and hardscape improvements were installed by SPSD.
Location
Burleson, Texas
Size
10 Acres
Year Complete
2020
Project Team
TBG Partners
(Lead Design Firm)
Bennett Benner Partners
(Architect)
Dunaway
(Civil Engineer)
Hill & Wilkinson
(General Contractor)
Awards
2021 GDPC Urban Design Award
2021 Texas Downtown Assoc. People’s Choice Award
2021 CLIDE Award
2021 ENR Award of Merit in Landscape / Urban Development