Location
Dallas, Texas
Client
The Loop Dallas
Scope
Westwood provided preliminary master planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, and hydrology services for the final segment of the Loop Trail in South Dallas, designing an elevated, ADA-accessible trail with innovative flood mitigation strategies and recreational features such as a kayak channel. The project integrates pedestrian bridges, scenic overlooks, and restored wetlands to create a resilient, multi-use corridor that connects neighborhoods and enhances community access to nature.
Roles
- ADA Accessibility Planning and Compliance
- Civil Engineering for Trail Elevation and Bridge Design
- Conceptual Design of Kayak Channel and Multi-Use Amenities
- Coordination with City Agencies and Stakeholders
- Preliminary Master Planning for Trail Alignment and Floodplain Integration
- Design of Pedestrian Bridges and Trailheads
- Landscape Architecture for Recreational Features, Scenic Overlooks, and Wetland Restoration
- Earthwork and Levee Modification for Flood Conveyance and Ecological Enhancement
- Multi-Modal Corridor Planning and Community Connectivity
- Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) Analysis for Flood Mitigation and Resilience
