Trinity Railway Express Station TOD Plan

Trinity Railway Express Station TOD Plan

Project Description
In 2006, the City of Richland Hills received a Sustainable Development Grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments to identify short- and long-term strategies that could be implemented in Richland Hills to achieve sustainable development in and around the Richland Hills TRE Station. The goal was to plan for sustainable development for the entire industrial park that surrounds the station and eventually see the industrial park evolve into a special district with regard to high-end business and residential tenants. The plan includes a master TOD strategy and a multi-year implementation plan for the redevelopment of the entire Handley-Ederville Road corridor which will facilitate business growth, foster a transit-oriented environment, and encourage and enable residents to utilize public transportation in their everyday lives.

Mark Leese’s Role
Mark Leese was the project manager and one of two urban designers who developed two scenarios for TOD at the commuter rail station area. Mark directed the sub-consultants, conducted public meetings, and shaped and wrote portions of the final document while with a previous firm.