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A new apartment complex in the Cedars celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, adding 76 mixed-income units just south of downtown Dallas. And the timing couldn’t be better. Stakeholders have high hopes for the neighborhood considering its proximity to the central business district, which is seeing new investment in its southern sector. The Kay Bailey…
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…
By John Clutts When I tell you that simply going into the parking garage at Dallas City Hall was the most thrilling thing I had ever experienced, I’m not kidding. It was March 1978, just after my 14th birthday. I put on a coat and tie and accompanied my parents to the opening of City…
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…
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.…
