![]() I have been visiting Highland Park Village since I was a child. How long have you personally been visiting Highland Park Village? It was so touching to see someone enjoy something I had created so much that they were willing to stand in the rain. I looked out the window to see a little girl holding an umbrella, so her mother could get a picture of her and the topiary bunnies. One rainy day I was having lunch at Café Pacific, which sits across from the Easter display. My favorite part of creating these beautiful outdoor spaces is watching the children and families enjoy them. What is your favorite or most unique thing about what you do? How long have you been working with Highland Park Village? Ray (Washburne) said, “We need fountains!” We found them and ensured the inside tiles were the perfect shade of blue. The giant pumpkins and oversized mums quickly followed. Soon, we were sourcing giant Easter eggs and topiary bunnies in the spring to create a magical photo opportunity for families to enjoy. We followed by adding angels for the light posts and the Twelve Days of Christmas signs. We started with a single Christmas tree to compliment the extraordinary tree lights that are such a trademark of the Village. Our premise was simple, “We do not want to see dirt!” We wanted flowers everywhere! As my role progressed over the years, I began doing the holiday decor. I do, however, know what grows well in this Dallas climate. I was so flattered and had no formal landscape architecture training. After purchasing the property, Al immediately asked me to help with the landscaping. Highland Park Village focuses largely on the customer experience by ensuring convenient complimentary services – including valet, personal shopping, courtesy-car service to and from properties, and a tax-free refund shopping center for international visitors – are readily accessible.Tell us a little about yourself and what led you to your job at Highland Park Village.Īl Hill Jr. In the ever-changing time of technology, immersive experiences and activities are becoming more and more important for brick and mortar establishments that are competing with online shopping. We continue to see an influx of visitors from around the world. How has Highland Park Village changed in the past five years? Membership allows for ways to encourage business growth and prosperity, which supports the DRC’s overall mission to create the best quality of life for the Dallas Region. ![]() The Dallas Regional Chamber offers the unique opportunity to foster economic growth, support development initiatives, and connect with other like-minded businesses. Why did you decide to become a DRC member? We are proud to be surrounded by a growing community that is attracting businesses from around the world, and also places importance on cultivating community – whether through the arts, charitable initiatives, professional sports, shopping, or the other areas that make Dallas one of a kind. ![]() What do you enjoy most about doing business in the Dallas Region?ĭallas stands out as one of the most diverse cities, both culturally and economically, in the southwestern United States. As an iconic shopping and dining destination for local and international visitors alike, we have elevated the luxury shopping experience by creating an environment that reflects a more defined sense of lifestyle, beyond a shopping mall, while reflecting our rich history. Not only does Highland Park Village have the honor of being registered as a National Historic Landmark, we continue to be a family owned and operated property for more than 85 years. What differentiates Highland Park Village from others in your industry? Dallas has evolved into an international destination with a thriving shopping, dining, and arts scene that continues to expand. Highland Park Village has helped catapult and further establish the luxury shopping industry in Dallas-Fort Worth, welcoming some of the world’s most prestigious brands while also supporting locally founded restaurants and boutiques. How does your company help other businesses become more effective? ![]() Highland Park Village – one of Dallas’s most iconic and historic shopping and dining destinations – reflects on the changing landscape of the region’s evolving retail market and what it means to cultivate community. ![]()
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