The city has converted the area fronting Burleson City Hall — formerly surface parking lots — into a multipurpose civic plaza as the community’s living room. The design integrates historic elements including a train depot and two trolley cars from the early 20th century into a new civic space able to accommodate community-wide events as well as informal daily activity. The reimagined Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza celebrates Burleson’s historical legacy and provides an inviting civic hub for the community. Other site amenities include public restrooms, shade pavilions, central activity lawn, children’s area with play trolley and courtyard.
Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza
Burleson, TX
As a prominent stop on the historic interurban railway system connecting north Texas communities, Burleson was a key node on a regional trolley car system that was years ahead of its time — and contemporary urban renewal efforts celebrate that legacy through contextual placemaking.
City of Burleson
- Branded Environments
- Landscape Architecture
- Planning
- Urban Design
- 2023 Texas ASLA Merit Award
- 2022 Texas ASLA Merit Award, Planning and Analysis
- 2021 TEXO Distinguished Building Award, General Contractor – Building 3 ($5M-$10M) (Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors)
- 2021 ASA North Texas Platinum Award (Hill & Wilkinson General Contractors)
- ENR Landscape/Urban Development, Award of Merit
