Charles Grand

Momentum to Relocate Dallas City Hall Slows After Marathon City Council Meeting

By Charles Grand / March 5, 2026 /

The Dallas City Council voted 9-6 to scale back a proposal that would have pursued relocating City Hall, instead directing city staff to further study both repair and relocation options for the downtown building after a property assessment estimated renovation costs at roughly $1 billion. Council members heard updates from staff on the controversial property…

Residents Question $1B Repair Estimate at Committee Hearing Before City Hall Vote

By Charles Grand / March 3, 2026 /

The debate over whether to relocate Dallas City Hall continued Monday at a meeting of the Economic Development Committee, where members of the public weighed in for the first time since this issue kicked off last fall — just two days before the full city council is set to vote. Dozens of residents spoke about…

Dallas City Hall Repairs Pegged at $1B — But Is That the Real Cost?

By Charles Grand / March 2, 2026 /

Around $1 billion to repair Dallas City Hall — that’s the figure staff have come up with with the help of consultants, but the estimate has come under fire from critics who want 1500 Marilla St. to remain the seat of municipal government. Today, the city council’s Economic Development Committee will meet at 1 p.m.…

Downtown Dallas, Inc. Endorses City Hall Relocation Ahead of Critical Vote

By Charles Grand / February 28, 2026 /

The stage is being set to move City Hall functions from 1500 Marilla St. and potentially offload the site, with a city council vote teed up next week on Wednesday. And now, the push for relocation has a new ally: Downtown Dallas, Inc. On Friday, DDI president and CEO Jennifer Scripps announced that the organization’s…

After Months of Speculation, Plano Enters Dallas Stars Arena Talks

By Charles Grand / February 27, 2026 /

After months of speculation linking The Shops at Willow Bend to a potential new arena, a Dallas City Council member says Plano has advanced a proposal to lure the Dallas Stars north. Council Member Chad West (District 1) said Plano’s pitch includes a Letter of Intent that has not yet been signed, as the NHL…