Phenomenology of place: A mixed-use complex

Thesis Statement When a space is designed with the intention of creating phenomenal experiences it provides for the environment a sense of place to be generated, resulting in an engagement between the user and the surnDundings, and forming individual attachment. ScopeofProject ContextStatement The development of a mixed-use center along the Trinity River Corridor Project will stimulate activity and promote growth. This center will include spaces for shopping, dining, entertainment, business, parking, and service functions. All of these activities will be introduced in order to create an attachment between the place and the individual. Since there is not enough time for a project of this size to be completely designed in one semester, only a master plan for the facility will be developed. The master plan will layout the entire complex locating the different types of tenants, activities, and service spaces. After the master plan is completed then there will be a focus on a couple of areas to give a sense of what the complex may look like after completion. The City of Dallas is currently working on the Trinity River Corridor Project, Flowing New Life into Dallas. This project is a proposal for the development of the area of land along the Trinity River on the south side of downtown Dallas. This new development will provide a number of activities ranging from parks, walking/biking trails to commercial and residential zoning. The site for this mixed-use center is located between the Houston Street and the Jefferson Boulevard Viaducts. This is a vital location within the downtown Dallas area as well as along the Trinity River Corridor Project. This site is highly visible and accessible from the highest traffic areas of the downtown area.