Highland Meadows is a neighborhood in Dallas, Texas, United States. The area is located along the easternmost edge of the Lake Highlands community and is known for its significant collection of mid-century modern homes.[1]
The neighborhood includes approximately 1,390 houses and is bordered by Walnut Hill Lane and LBJ Freeway to the north, Jupiter Road to the east, Plano Road to the west, and Northwest Highway to the south.[2]
History
Development of Highland Meadows began in 1952 and continued in phases through 2003 with the completion of Haven Creek Court. Residents formally adopted the "Highland Meadows" name in 2006, reflecting the area's origins as grazing land and farmland prior to suburban development.[3]
Highland Meadows includes seventeen subdivisions, several of which are architecturally notable for their mid-century modern design, including Mediterranean Gardens, Sylvania Dells, Meadowbrook Village, Lakeland Hills, Caribbean Estates, and Barkley Square. Homes by architects such as Victor Olgyay and Aladar Olgyay, including the 1952 Lincoln Research House, contribute to the area’s architectural legacy. The neighborhood is also home to The Origami House, a distinctive mid-century modern residence designed by Dallas architect John Barthel. In addition, Highland Meadows contains multiple homes built by Ju-Nel Homes, a Dallas firm known for producing affordable modernist residences throughout the city in the 1950s and 1960s.[4][5][6]
School district boundaries vary within the neighborhood, so residents are encouraged to verify zoning based on their specific address.
Community
The Highland Meadows Neighborhood Association, founded in 2006, organizes beautification projects, architectural preservation efforts, and community events. Annual voluntary dues support landscaping, entryway improvements, and neighborhood safety initiatives.[11]
Architecture
Highland Meadows is recognized for its concentration of mid-century modern homes, characterized by large windows, low-pitched roofs, open floor plans, and integration with natural surroundings. Preservation of the neighborhood's architectural character is a key goal of the neighborhood association.[12]
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