Situated just outside Texas’ capital city, the redevelopment includes the adaptive reuse of Borden Dairy industrial buildings and integrates them into a vibrant, mixed-use neighborhood.
The Borden District cultivates its public realm with a pedestrian-oriented street grid, interspersing programs along lot lines to a create a rich neighborhood identity. The project draws on industrial reuse precedents to create community spaces in and around the structures left behind by the iconic dairy brand. Dense retail villages at major access points anchor the district and provide central socializing points for residents and visitors. Mid-rise residential complexes enclose quiet inner courtyards while hospitality programming on the southern edge overlooks the lush riverbanks of the Colorado River.
The development complements its natural environment by incorporating green spaces throughout, tying together urban clusters with small piazzas and linear parks. The 21-acre site abuts the Colorado River Wildlife Sanctuary to the south and opens onto Cesar Chavez St. to the north via multiple access points, drawing visitors in while providing residents with a buffer from the busy thoroughfare. A thick green edge characterizes the development’s southern border with the wildlife sanctuary, unifying the area through a common park space.
