Harper Court

The Harper Court redevelopment recharged the 53rd Street Corridor, giving Hyde Park residents access to high-quality retail and dining that they once sought outside the community. A new streetscape easily transitions into a neighborhood gathering place, hosting street festivals and a farmer’s market.

Farr’s role focused on sustainability and street design, and we led an Integrated Design Workshop that used both LEED-ND and LEED-NC for reference. LEED-ND prompted a look at opportunities for adding walk-to amenities and green infrastructure, while LEED-NC prompted design studies for the office building to evaluate envelope and MEP innovations.

Having earned four separate LEED certifications, Harper Court was arguably one of the most sustainable urban design projects in the country upon completion.