Some things just make a visit better. At Helms Design District, free and plentiful parking is one of them. You can pull in, park, and get right to what you came for, whether that’s a meal you’ve been craving, a showroom you’ve been meaning to visit, or simply a walk through the district to see what’s new.
It’s a small detail that makes a big difference.
A Seamless Way to Spend the Day
A visit to Helms rarely stays just one thing. Coffee can turn into lunch. A quick showroom stop can turn into a full design conversation. You might arrive with a list, or no plan at all, and still find yourself discovering something you didn’t expect.
That’s part of the rhythm here. Nothing feels rushed, and nothing feels complicated. You just move through the district naturally, following whatever catches your eye.
Designed for Ease, Behind the Scenes
That flow is intentional. Helms is home to an automated parking structure built specifically for our tenants: a smart system that works like a vertical vending machine for cars. It stores up to 200 vehicles while taking up far less space than a traditional garage. Less footprint means more room for what makes Helms feel like Helms: open walkways, shared spaces, and a campus designed for people, not just cars.
Easy to Arrive. Hard to Leave.
Some visits are quick. Most aren’t. Maybe it’s one more stop, one more conversation, or one more lap around the district before heading out. So come for the free parking, and stay for the restaurants, the design inspiration, the events, and the everyday moments that make Helms feel like a place you want to come back to. This installment of Sidewalk Stories, illustrated by longtime Helms tenant Nancy Nimoy, captures that familiar moment of arrival and everything that starts once you’re here.
Meet Nancy Nimoy
We couldn’t have asked for a better creative partner for this campaign. Nancy Nimoy has been part of the Helms Design District community for more years than we can count, an integral thread in the creative fabric of our campus.
Known for her keen eye, vibrant color palette, and unmistakable sense of humor, Nancy has a unique ability to capture the spirit of people and places with warmth and wit. Her work spans everything from book jackets to theater posters to fashion campaigns, and now, it’s bringing the story of Helms to life through illustration.
Whether she’s painting on canvas or sketching on an iPad, Nancy brings a sense of discovery to every project she touches. Through this series, her distinct artistic style will spotlight the eclectic mix of makers, proprietors, and experiences that define Helms.
