Knox Street

Location

Dallas, TX, USA

North of Armstrong Ave., South of Knox Street, East of Katy Trail and West of I-75

Estimated Gross Rent

$150-$200 PSF

Most Desirable Block(s)

Knox from Katy Trail to McKinney Ave

Location

Dallas, TX, USA

North of Armstrong Ave., South of Knox Street, East of Katy Trail and West of I-75

Estimated Gross Rent

$150-$200 PSF

Most Desirable Block(s)

Knox from Katy Trail to McKinney Ave

Description

Tucked between Highland Park, Uptown, and the Park Cities, Knox Street has quietly evolved from a boutique cluster into one of the most strategically important retail corridors in Dallas. The area has a neighborhood feel, one that’s nurtured by its proximity to the Katy Trail — over the years, the street has transitioned from charming local spot to a consequential retail powerhouse. One that’s becoming a magnet for national brands, luxury retailers, and design-led concepts. It’s not just walkable—it’s walked, daily, by Dallas’ highest-spending consumers. Historically, Knox’s retail roots trace back to its role as a connector between North Central Expressway and Turtle Creek—a gateway for both urban dwellers and affluent suburbanites. But its real shift came in the 2010s, when early entrants like Apple and Restoration Hardware opened the gate to real change. In a moment they signaled that this was more than a neighborhood destination—it was flagship-worthy territory. Today, brands like Ralph Lauren Home, The RealReal, Aesop, and Boll & Branch blend seamlessly with chef-driven restaurants, boutique fitness, and carefully curated design showrooms. The Knox Street Retail Experience Retail on Knox is built around quality, aesthetics, and integration into a lifestyle ecosystem. Customers don’t just shop here—they dine, walk, socialize, and return. They don’t come for just one thing, they come for the day, and make an outing out of it. Anchors like Apple and RH have helped establish the corridor as a retail street with national visibility, but it's the mix—high-end home décor, direct-to-consumer fashion, and elevated convenience concepts like Foxtrot—that gives Knox its everyday importance. The Katy Trail, running parallel to the corridor, functions as a natural feeder for both locals and visitors, driving steady daytime and weekend foot traffic. The street’s architecture reflects Dallas’ dual identity: historic charm meets modern urban polish, with new builds like Weir’s Plaza polishing storefront visibility and boosting the pedestrian experience.

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street Details

Annual foot traffic

500,000 people/year

Daily vehicle traffic

15,000 vehicles/day

Population

25,000 people within

Day time population

35,000 people within

Household income (median)

$75,000.00 annually

Age (average)

> 35 years old within

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Available Spaces

Sample Space 1

1000 SF

Suitable for retail, restaurant, office

Sample Space 2

1500 SF

Suitable for retail, restaurant, office

Sample Space 3

2000 SF

Suitable for retail, restaurant, office

News & Alerts

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MARKET INTEL: Knox Street Corridor Strategy – Dallas, TX

1. Brand Profile: Market Entry & Rollout Strategy

The Knox Street development has confirmed its initial retail roster, emphasizing high-growth lifestyle brands.

- DÔEN: (Texas Debut) Digitally-native feminine lifestyle brand. Currently operates 7 stores (CA/NY). This site represents a strategic move to capture the Sun Belt luxury demographic.

- STAUD: (Texas Debut) LA-based contemporary fashion. Moving from a localized pop-up presence to a permanent flagship.

- TOTEME: (Texas Debut) Stockholm-based minimalist label. With only three existing U.S. locations (NYC, LA, Aspen), this selection confirms Dallas as a top-tier global priority.

- TWP: Expanding from a temporary showroom at Highland Park Village to a permanent, standalone retail footprint.

2. The Dealmakers

The development is a joint venture between BDT & MSD Partners, Trammell Crow Company, The Retail Connection, and Highland Park Village Associates.

Retail Leasing: Managed by Stephen Summers and Kaitlin Travis of Highland Park Village Associates.

High-Value Insight: > “We are collaborating with the best brands and teams across every industry to create a truly distinct vision for world-class shopping, dining, hospitality, and residential living.” — Sabrina Gleizer, Partner, BDT & MSD Partners.

3. Micro-Location & Co-Tenancy

The retailers will occupy the ground-level of the 1 million-square-foot mixed-use site at Knox St. and Travis St.

Neighbors: Direct proximity to The Knox Hotel (Auberge Resorts Collection) and Sant Ambroeus.

Infrastructure: The site features a direct connection to the Katy Trail and a new half-acre park, positioning it as the primary "trailhead" for the neighborhood’s pedestrian traffic.

4. Market Trends: The Luxury Decentralization

The influx of first-to-market brands on Knox Street indicates a significant shift in Dallas retail dynamics.

Inventory Scarcity: With Highland Park Village operating at 100% occupancy, Knox Street is the primary recipient of "overflow" luxury demand.

Mixed-Use Validation: The development’s 150,000 SF boutique office tower is already 100% pre-leased to firms including ISN Software and Paul Hastings, ensuring a stable, high-income daytime consumer base.

The Trend: There is a verifiable move toward "Street Retail" over traditional malls; 59% of 2025 luxury openings have occurred in street-level environments rather than enclosed centers.

https://www.aol.com/news/3-global-retailers-texas-debut-164428293.html

1 month ago

Clean Beauty Breakout Brand JONES ROAD Opens Its First Dallas Store on Knox Street

https://www.papercitymag.com/fashion/jones-road-dallas-store-knox-opening/

2 months ago

Local expert Julia Miller reports that Knox Street is quickly solidifying its place as Dallas’s premier urban retail district. Anchored by the Katy Trail, Knox offers a high-end mix of retail, dining, and lifestyle that continues to draw top-tier tenants and consistent consumer demand.

Recent activity includes Saint Ambroeus, which will open in the MSD Phase 1 project in 2026, bringing elevated Milanese cuisine and café culture to the trail. Jones Road is taking over the former Marine Layer space, and Kith is under construction at the former Anthropologie site.

With low vacancy and increasing rents, Knox remains a highly competitive corridor for brands seeking visibility in a walkable, design-forward environment.

Explore more: https://www.brandmarch.com/street/knox-street

5 months ago

Signage now up on the new Knox St Kith location!

7 months ago

New Interview: Dallas Retail Real Estate with Jeremy Zidell of Rue Realty

We sat down with Jeremy Zidell, founder of Rue Realty and our Local Expert on Brandmarch for Knox, Henderson and Fitzhugh—three of the most dynamic retail corridors in the city.

We talked about why Dallas is one of the best places to grow retail concepts and where it is happening.

7 months ago

The Knox District development at the corner of Knox and Travis streets in Dallas has announced its first of several restaurants. Italian cafe Sant Ambroeus will serve Milanese food in an indoor-outdoor setting overlooking Dallas’ Katy Trail. It’s expected to open in 2026.

https://www.dallasnews.com/food/restaurant-news/2025/06/16/sant-ambroeus-to-open-dallas-knox/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin_

Jeremy Zidell | Katherine Carlton | Julia Miller

8 months ago

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Local Expert Analysis

Market Positioning & Leasing Trends Knox is widely considered one of the top two retail streets in Dallas, often trading first place with Highland Park Village depending on a brand’s strategy. The area attracts a tight mix of luxury, lifestyle, and elevated DTC brands, drawn by the corridor’s high visibility, walkability, and architectural appeal. Vacancy is minimal—currently under 5%—and turnover tends to reflect strategic repositioning rather than softness. Rents are at the top end of the Dallas market, averaging $150 to $200 per square foot, but demand remains high, especially for space near key anchors. The ongoing MSD Capital redevelopment will reshape the district over the next several years, introducing luxury condos, a high-end Auberge resort hotel, boutique office space, and new retail inventory. This will reposition Knox from a boutique corridor to a mixed-use urban village, making it even more attractive for national and international brands seeking a non-mall flagship location. Customer Demographics and Foot Traffic Knox pulls from one of the most affluent, brand-loyal audiences in Dallas. Weekdays see a steady stream of young professionals, design-focused shoppers, and local residents, while weekends draw in families from Highland Park and Lakewood, as well as out-of-town visitors exploring the city’s most walkable neighborhoods. The Katy Trail functions as a built-in foot traffic engine, bringing runners, dog walkers, and cyclists directly into the corridor. While summer months tend to dip slightly—a common Dallas trend due to the heat —Knox’s blend of utilitarian staples and luxury lifestyle keeps engagement high throughout the year. This is not a browsing street. It’s a street where customers come with purpose—and a strong willingness to spend. Future Trends Over the next two to five years, Knox will continue its evolution from a high-performing corridor into a fully realized lifestyle destination. The MSD Capital development will bring critical density and new activation zones, setting the stage for experiential retail formats, hospitality-infused shopping, and wellness concepts that fit Knox’s design-forward sensibility. Conclusion Knox Street is no longer emerging—it’s here, it’s arrived, and it’s become a stable. With top-tier foot traffic, a great location, and a tenant mix that balances national draw with local credibility, it offers brands an address that signals maturity and market relevance. As Dallas continues to grow and reposition itself on the national retail map, Knox represents a statement location—one that blends function with aspiration, utility with style.

Market Positioning & Leasing Trends

Knox is widely considered one of the top two retail streets in Dallas, often trading first place with Highland Park Village depending on a brand’s strategy. The area attracts a tight mix of luxury, lifestyle, and elevated DTC brands, drawn by the corridor’s high visibility, walkability, and architectural appeal. Vacancy is minimal—currently under 5%—and turnover tends to reflect strategic repositioning rather than softness. Rents are at the top end of the Dallas market, averaging $150 to $200 per square foot, but demand remains high, especially for space near key anchors. The ongoing MSD Capital redevelopment will reshape the district over the next severa