The Pierhouse at Channelside has helped spur an economic revival in the Channel District of Tampa by providing walkable urban housing for young professionals and enhancing and activating the public realm. Dix.Hite led the design of the 6.3-acre site with thoughtful site planning, conceptual design of private courtyards, the streetscape and entry experience, and the urban park and trail. Collaboration between the design team, the developer, and the City of Tampa resulted in a re-imagining of the public right-of-way into a 1/2-acre public park and art walk that provides a pedestrian connection to adjacent retail, residential, and commercial properties. The park, the private amenities, and the context-sensitive materials and details make the Pierhouse a high-quality, walkable mixed-use development that helps define the District’s character.