Real Estate Philanthropy
If you’ve wandered through NorthPark Center lately, there’s a good chance something stopped you in your tracks: a showcase of one-of-a-kind children’s playhouses built with love by local builders, designers, and architects — and all for a good cause. Dallas CASA’s annual Parade of Playhouses kicked off on May 22, and the last day to…
Dallas CASA’s 2026 Parade of Playhouses officially opens today and runs through June 7 at NorthPark Center, once again transforming the shopping center into a showcase of one-of-a-kind children’s playhouses created by local architects, builders, and organizations, including a repeat appearance by SHM Architects — all for a good cause. One of the playhouses being…
If you’ve wandered through Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center over the years, you already know that when Crest Auto Group is involved, the result is always thoughtful, imaginative, and full of heart. This year, Crest is taking a charming turn down Main Street with a playhouse that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly…
Some playhouses are about climbing. Some are about pretending. And then there are the ones that quietly invite kids to slow down, curl up, and let their imaginations take the lead. That’s exactly the idea behind “BOOKWORM,” Corgan’s 2026 entry for Dallas CASA’s Parade of Playhouses, built by Austin Commercial. The design turns the simple…
For the 2026 Parade of Playhouses benefiting Dallas CASA, Highland Park High School’s environmental architecture students have once again demonstrated that thoughtful architectural design can be both historically grounded and joyfully child-centered. This year’s student-designed playhouse takes inspiration from 4201 Shenandoah Dr. in University Park, a 1935 Charles Dilbeck–designed home in the French Norman style.…
