Projects
Winspear Opera House
Traffic Planning & Site Design
Traffic Planning & Site Design
DeShazo Group served as the traffic consultant for the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts, one of the most ambitious cultural initiatives in the country. Located at the heart of the Dallas Arts District and adjacent to a major downtown freeway, the project required innovative solutions to accommodate event traffic, pedestrian safety, and future multimodal connectivity.
🎭 Cultural Facilities | 📍 Dallas Arts District, Texas
🧭 Scope: Traffic impact analysis, parking facility access planning, and future mobility integration
🎟️ Client: Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Foundation
🚦 Traffic Impact & Access Planning
1. Performed comprehensive traffic impact analysis to support site approvals
2. Provided planning recommendations for driveway placement and circulation
3. Coordinated with city and district stakeholders to ensure alignment with master plans
🚉 Transit-Ready Design Integration
1.Developed site strategies to allow for future transit services and pedestrian enhancements
2. Aligned vehicular access with long-term roadway improvement plans
3. Ensured smooth transitions between parking, walking corridors, and public gathering spaces
🎟️ Cultural Destination, Engineered for Movement
1. Tailored access and circulation planning to support diverse event types and attendance volumes
2. Balanced the needs of private vehicles, service access, and ride-share traffic
1. Integrated designs that anticipate long-term multimodal growth in the Arts District
2. Promoted pedestrian safety and visual continuity with surrounding institutions
