We’re excited to announce the beginning of construction on The Loop Plaza, a groundbreaking project that will transform the way people move between Victory Park and the Design District. What is currently a retaining wall along Houston Street will be turned into an open, vibrant space for walking, biking and gathering. A “front porch” for our 50-mile trail system, The Loop Plaza will be a game-changer for our city’s dynamic landscape and how complex trail interactions are created.

The Loop Plaza is a first-of-its-kind development along the Katy Trail, turning the retaining wall at Victory Avenue and Houston Street into a seamless and welcoming open space that connects the surrounding neighborhoods. It will be a key connector allowing the Katy Trail, Victory Park and the Design District to connect to West Dallas and the Trinity Strand Trail.

This will connect seamlessly into our recently completed Hi Line Connector, the innovative underpass beneath I-35 allowing pedestrians and bike riders to travel between these vibrant areas with ease – creating a more connected, accessible community.

A Collaborative Effort & Temporarily Rerouted Stretch of the Katy Trail

This exciting development wouldn’t be possible without the partnership between The Loop Dallas, the City of Dallas and generous private donors. The Loop Dallas is working closely with Friends of the Katy Trail, the organization that operates and maintains the Katy Trail.

Construction begins this week, and the rerouted stretch of the Katy Trail is being offered to ensure safety and convenience while the work is underway. The reroute will add only two minutes to your travel time when walking this portion of the Katy Trail, with signage being installed to direct trail users and provide more information.

Key Features of The Loop Plaza

Designed by TBG Partners, The Loop Plaza will feature several exciting elements, including:

• The Katy Trail will run on an elevated pedestrian and bike bridge, creating a unique gathering space beneath the bridge for socializing, relaxing and enjoying the surroundings
• Stunning architectural metalwork as the bridge railing, calling reference to the exposed escarpment along the Katy Trail and the exterior of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science
• An ADA-compliant ramp that will connect the top trail to the plaza below, ensuring full accessibility

This multi-use space will enhance connectivity and create a special destination for Dallas trail users, Victory Park residents and visitors.

Connecting Communities

As there are now four million trail visits to the Katy Trail annually, The Loop Plaza will offer additional connectivity to some of Dallas’ most exciting areas, including shops, restaurants, businesses and residences along the Trail. This project is a key piece in the ongoing revitalization of North Victory Avenue and a crucial addition to Dallas’ growing infrastructure.

The Loop Plaza is also part of the broader improvements being made to the areas surrounding the American Airlines Center and South Victory. This is the first major project to extend improvements to North Victory Avenue, connecting it under I-35 and the DART bridges to the Design District.

Stay Connected

We’re excited to bring this vision to life and look forward to updating you as construction progresses. The Loop Plaza is set to become a key part of Dallas’ infrastructure, offering new opportunities for connection, recreation and exploration.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to create a more vibrant, accessible Dallas for all.

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See you on the trails,
Philip Hiatt Haigh
Executive Director
The Loop Dallas