Park Now, Expand Later
Opened this past May, the 12-level, $66.8-million garage located at the corner of Jackson and Market streets in downtown Dallas offers more than just new parking. With its rounded corners and artfully arranged facade of perforated white metal, the striking aboveground facility complements the modern architectural style of its immediate neighbors while adding compelling visual interest of its own.
However, perhaps the most unique aspect of the new 1,219-space garage at 700 Jackson Street is essentially invisible to the casual observer. The reinforced concrete used in the construction of the garage was designed and prestressed to support the potential future addition of up to 15 more stories of hotel, residential, or possibly office space.
In short, the new facility is intended to help meet today’s parking needs in downtown Dallas while allowing for the possibility of significant future development located mere blocks away from the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The massive convention destination is itself slated to undergo a $3.7-billion expansion in the coming years.
