Wheatland Plaza
City: Duncanville, Texas
Client: Options Real Estate
Service TypeSuburban Shopping Center Retrofit
TimeframeCurrently Developing
Site Planning & Entitlements, Civil Engineering, Permitting, Construction Assistance
Project ActivitiesVerdunity is proud to partner with Options Real Estate and Monte Anderson to bring his vision for Wheatland Plaza to life. Our team has worked closely with Monte to ensure that the incremental revitalization of this once-neglected retail center is both financially sustainable and community-driven. By applying our expertise in engineering, planning, and infrastructure design, we’ve helped create a redevelopment strategy that prioritizes walkability, adaptive reuse, and resilient infrastructure, all while keeping costs manageable for small businesses and local entrepreneurs.
At Verdunity, we believe that great places aren’t built overnight—they evolve one thoughtful step at a time. That’s why our approach to Wheatland Plaza has focused on right-sized infrastructure improvements that serve current needs while allowing for future growth. Whether it’s improving stormwater management, designing better streetscapes, or supporting sustainable site development, our work ensures that Wheatland Plaza is a vibrant, inviting space that will serve Duncanville residents and businesses for generations to come. Through our partnership with Monte Anderson and Options Real Estate, we’re proving that small, incremental investments can lead to big, lasting impacts in the community.
Project Highlights
Planning for Place & Connection
A successful redevelopment isn’t just about the site—it’s about how it fits into the broader community. Our team worked with Monte Anderson to shape a vision for Wheatland Plaza that strengthens its ties to the surrounding area. Positioned between a school, City Hall, and established neighborhoods, the site needed a plan that fosters connectivity, supports walkability, and enhances the public realm. By carefully considering existing development patterns and future community needs, we helped shape a concept that integrates Wheatland Plaza seamlessly into Duncanville’s evolving urban fabric.
Phased Site Plan Development & Refinement
Transforming a suburban strip mall into a true mixed-use destination requires an incremental, financially sustainable approach. We supported site plan development and analysis across multiple project phases—starting with the initial Planned Development (PD), refining landscape and frontage improvements, and ultimately guiding zoning amendments to introduce townhomes at the heart of the site. Each step was tailored to balance feasibility with long-term vision, ensuring Wheatland Plaza evolves organically into a place where businesses, residents, and the community can thrive together.
Engineering for a Smarter, More Sustainable Site
Bringing the vision to life required civil engineering solutions that respect both the existing site constraints and future aspirations. We provided design and technical support for paving, grading, drainage, and utilities—ensuring the site’s infrastructure supports the mix of uses while enhancing pedestrian accessibility and sustainability. By prioritizing right-sized infrastructure and practical retrofits, we helped maximize both private investment potential and the city’s return on public infrastructure.