A 90-acre project that aims to revitalize an area of Southern Dallas just got a $23.5 million buy-in from the public side. Construction is slated to begin next year.
Last night, the Dallas City Council unanimously approved an economic development grant for Rivulet, a mixed-use community developed by Russell Glen Co. that will bring 300 single-family homes, 240 apartments, 20 acres of retail, and a library to the northwest corner of University Hills Boulevard and Camp Wisdom Road. Plans for retail development include a grocery store, shops, restaurants, and office space.
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Russell Glen's Rivulet will include a library. Rendering by 5G Studio
The land, adjacent to UNT’s Dallas campus, was bought by Russell Glen in 2022 from former Dallas Cowboys tight end Pettis Norman, who championed a vision for growth in southern Dallas. Norman, who died at age 86 in July, was known for his Civil Rights advocacy in the sports world and in Dallas at large.
“We were very methodical in our approach to designing Rivulet,” said Terrence Maiden, CEO of Russell Glen Co. “We wanted every element of this project to resonate with Pettis Norman’s vision and uplift the character and identity of Southern Dallas. With the City’s infrastructure investment, we’re able to deliver high-quality residences that remain attainable, offering a new level of housing choice that balances beauty, livability, and accessibility. We are confident that Rivulet will be catalytic for the Education Corridor and a model for thoughtful, inclusive growth.”
Dallas-based Republic Property Group will serve as construction manager. “We are thrilled to be assisting Russell Glen with the execution of their vision for Rivulet,” said RPG Co-CEO Tony Ruggeri. “This project represents the kind of intentional, community-centered development that strengthens Dallas for generations to come.”
The project has also received support from Civitas Capital Group. “Those who know him know that Terrence Maiden is something special,” said Civitas Capital CEO Dan Healy. “Rivulet shows what’s possible when smart, creative people like Terrence lead the way. Southern Dallas has been overlooked for too long—no longer.”