Russell Glen worked to reimagine downtown Desoto, Texas, into a more vibrant center city. The redevelopment included a former Texaco service station, the existing Tom Thumb, and the development of a new Smoothie King / ALDI Grocery at the intersection of Hampton Road and Pleasant Run Road.

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The former Texaco property was redeveloped, with Dunkin Brands opening its first generation-i store in the country. Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins opened with Legacy Dental. Russell Glen also partnered with the City of Desoto and Global Fund Investments to revitalize Tom Thumb Center and rebrand the intersection as Center City.