Projects

PARKLAND HOSPITAL

MASTER PLAN & MULTIMODAL ACCESS DESIGN

Project

Project Overview

DeShazo Group joined the master planning team for the future campus of Parkland Hospital, a pivotal project within the Dallas Medical District. Collaborating with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, we helped shape a visionary plan for a high-density, transit-integrated medical campus that supports seamless mobility for patients, staff, and emergency operations.

🏥 Healthcare

📍 Dallas, Texas
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📐 Scope: Master planning, multimodal access design, transit integration

🏗️ Client: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (Design Lead) / Dallas County Hospital District

🚊 Transit-Integrated Design

1. Developed concepts for future Light Rail Transit (LRT) and bus facility connections
2. Ensured compatibility with surrounding transit systems and regional planning efforts
3. Designed a pedestrian- and transit-friendly urban grid

🛣️ Mobility Infrastructure & Access Planning

1. Created roadway and access layouts to support dense medical development
2. Planned for internal circulation, including street-running shuttles and overhead pedestrian bridges
3. Emphasized connectivity between Parkland, UT Southwestern, and Children’s Medical Center

Strategic Highlights

🚑 Mobility by Design for the Heart of Dallas Healthcare

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Urban Campus Transformation

1. Designed a high-density, walkable medical district integrating transit, roadways, and pedestrian routes
2. Incorporated sustainable urban design principles to enhance accessibility and safety
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Long-Term, Scalable Mobility Solutions

1. Developed infrastructure solutions adaptable to evolving traffic and institutional growth
2. Planned for both present needs and future capacity tied to area development