HOUSTON – Bacco Wine Lounge is embracing a growing trend that combines dining and outdoor recreation.
The lounge’s new location sits on the banks of Brays Bayou and is conveniently accessible from the Brays Bayou Greenway Trail.
That means patrons can ride their bikes along the trail and stop for a glass of Cabernet at sunset—no car required.
Located at the corner of 4005 N. Braeswood Blvd. and Stella Link, the new Bacco Wine Lounge occupies a freestanding building of approximately 1,240 square feet.
HHF Properties is the landlord. Liam Robinson of Davis Commercial represented the landlord in the lease transaction. Bacco opened its first location about two years ago at 5010 Dincans Street in West University Place, offering a relaxed, rustic atmosphere with a curated selection of wines, spirits, and small plates.
Restaurants and bars that front Houston’s bayous and bike trails remain relatively uncommon, but trail-oriented development appears to be gaining momentum.
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) recently released a major study titled “Active Transportation and Real Estate: The Next Frontier,” which highlights this emerging concept, referred to as “trail-oriented development.”
The report explains that the bicycle boom reflects a lifestyle choice: people increasingly seek options that reduce reliance on motor vehicles and expand how they move around their communities.
“By supporting bike infrastructure, real estate professionals can help create healthier, more sustainable communities,” the ULI report states. “They can also position their projects and communities in a market that increasingly values active transportation.”
ULI’s study includes case studies and examples of developments that prioritize bicycle access and trail connections, demonstrating how active-transportation planning can be integrated into real estate projects.
Ten notable developments profiled in the report include:
- Bici Flats — multifamily, Des Moines, Iowa
- Circa — multifamily, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Flats at Bethesda Avenue — mixed-use, Bethesda, Maryland
- Gotham West — mixed-use, New York City, New York
- Hassalo on Eighth — mixed-use, Portland, Oregon
- MoZaic — mixed-use, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Ponce City Market — mixed-use, Atlanta, Georgia
- Silver Moon Lodge — mixed-use, Albuquerque, New Mexico
- 250 City Road — mixed-use, London, United Kingdom
- Westwood Residences — multifamily, Singapore
These examples illustrate a range of approaches—from mixed-use developments to multifamily projects—that integrate cycling infrastructure, trail access, and pedestrian-friendly design to appeal to residents and visitors who prioritize active transportation.
For Bacco Wine Lounge, positioning a neighborhood gathering spot directly on the Brays Bayou Greenway Trail aligns with this shift toward trail-oriented amenities, offering convenient access for cyclists, joggers, and neighborhood residents while enhancing the local streetscape and community life.
May 1, 2017 Realty News Report Copyright 2017