Fair Park
By Norman Alston, FAIASpecial Contributor Among the long list of important items on the ballot for November is the one known as Proposition A. This proposition, if passed, will authorize the City of Dallas to raise its hotel occupancy tax rate to match the rate that is currently charged in those cities with which Dallas…
Read MoreDallas Mayor Eric Johnson encouraged stakeholders Tuesday to keep building on the momentum of new development, revitalization, and walkable residential living in a pep rally of sorts at the Downtown Dallas Inc. State of Downtown event. Some might call it Big Dallas Energy. “My vision is more of what we’ve been doing but more success…
Read MoreThis month, Fair Park officials unveiled designs for more than $300 million in upgrades to the Cotton Bowl Stadium and State Fair of Texas facilities — but whether those drawings come to life depends on how voters cast their ballots on Nov. 8. The projects would be funded by a 2 percent increase in hotel…
Read MoreWhat could you do with $300 million? That’s what Dallas’ iconic Fair Park stands to gain for expansion and improvement, pending the passage of a referendum slated for a Nov. 8 ballot. That’s part of the reason supporters of the park are gathering for a free panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, at…
Read MoreRecently named one of the best convention centers in America, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas could soon get a $1.5 billion makeover, pending voter approval. The Dallas City Council adopted a resolution last month to call a Nov. 8 election for the convention center expansion and improvement of Fair Park facilities, to be…
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