M2G Ventures, a Fort Worth-based real estate investment and development firm, has announced the completion of Inwood Design District and Ace on Inwood. The firm’s largest investment project to date, the 14-building campus has undergone “an intentional revitalization” to breathe new life into the site, M2G said.

The project’s completion also signals the finalization of The Art Docks, a collaborative mural project that serves as the district’s visual identity.

Aerial view of the Inwood Design District and Ace on Inwood. [Photo: M2G Ventures]

“Our goal for this project was to redefine the concept of modern commerce and prove that industrial spaces can be as identity-driven as high-end retail,” Jessica Miller Essl, co-founder of M2G Ventures, said in a statement. “By applying design and placemaking to logistics and distribution environments, we’ve created a district where these uses work together in a way that supports both tenant performance and long-term value.”

Industrial, retail, and art-inspired spaces

Ace on Inwood retail endcap [Photo: M2G Ventures]

The 740,000-SF development is a flagship for M2G’s modern commerce philosophy, the firm said, combining industrial, showroom, and retail uses into a single environment designed to support both logistics and customer-facing experience. The campus offers around 630,000 square feet of industrial space and 109,000 square feet of retail.

By honoring the unique attributes of the original structures while introducing thoughtful design elements, the project reflects both the function and evolving identity of the surrounding Dallas Design District, M2G said.

The Art Docks, completed on April 29, cap more than a year of intentional investment and revitalization across the district. Designed as a key identity component of an active commercial environment, the installation begins along Inwood Road, where highly visible murals by renowned 3D artists Jan Riggins and Naomi Haverland welcome visitors into the district, and continues into the heart of the development, where 18 regional and global artists have transformed 11,500 square feet of industrial walls along Conveyor Lane and Security Drive.

At a celebration event for The Art Docks: M2G Co-Founder Susan Gruppi Miller, Chief Creative Officer Katie Murray, and Co-Founder Jessica Miller Essl. [Photo courtesy of Mateo & Company]

Beyond its visual aspect, The Art Docks are intended to inform how the project is experienced, creating a shared space for employees, tenants, and visitors through integrated seating, landscaping, and lighting designed for daily use and accessibility, M2G said. The Art Docks exemplify M2G’s approach to integrating art as a central piece of tenant experience and project identity.

Avoiding a “copy-paste development”

A scene from The Art Docks celebration event [Photo courtesy of Mateo & Company]

The transformation began in early 2025 following the acquisition of the former Inwood Design Center. M2G Ventures said it engineered a strategy focused on identity, tenant experience, and functionality, with the goal of avoiding a standardized, “copy-paste development model common in fast-growth markets.” The project preserved the existing framework while introducing new infrastructure and design elements, including a site-wide exterior refresh featuring a black-and-white color palette, updated facades, new fabric awnings, and steel canopies. 

Upgrades to the property’s infrastructure help streamline a high-traffic environment, including updated parking layouts to maximize total stalls and comprehensive ADA accessibility improvements. Modernized lighting was used districtwide, with low-profile LED soffit lighting and wall packs installed at all entries, and specialized landscape lighting added throughout Ace on Inwood to showcase new green elements and planting.

A scene from The Art Docks celebration event [Photo courtesy of Mateo & Company]

A featured highlight of the project’s completion is the reconstruction of the Ace on Inwood retail end cap site at 1348 Inwood Rd. The ready-to-lease 5,850-square-foot space features floor-to-ceiling glass front walls and is designed as a premier restaurant site. The prime anchor location includes a 1,600-square-foot patio, designed for high-visibility activation and outdoor use.

“This project has been a true labor of love for our entire team,” said Miller Essl. “It’s a proud moment for M2G Ventures to serve as the steward of the district. While it was an ambitious undertaking, it reflects exactly what we strive for: honoring what was here while creating new opportunities.”

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