Adaptive Reuse – Bishop Arts District- SITE VISIT
We had the chance to visit so interesting locations as site visits in my REAE 5316 Adaptive Reuse class. The visit to Bishop Arts was a perfect example of reuse and revitalization efforts in Dallas as we got to learn more about the history of these old building that have been rehabed into to trendy restaurants and boutiques. The Bishop Arts District s in the heart of Oak Cliff.
This area had been abandoned after the Trolley's stop running and just sat vacant and abandoned. Developer/investor Jim Lake Sr. and his partner Mike Morgan began buying the run-down properties in 1985 with the intent to reuse these old buildings They remodeled and thus basically revitalize the entire area. Today the Bishop Arts District is a vibrant, popular spot to go shopping or just hang out. A variety or restaurants, bars and boutiques line the streets, drawing crowds from all over.
An old grocery store has been converted into a restaurant and even an abandoned Fire Station now is home to a Gloria's restaurant.
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