Downtown Dallas

The City’s Primary Initiatives Downtown

Residential conversions of obsolete office space
Retail incentives and development complementary to existing anchors
Office relocation incentives aimed at a wide range of functions
A new Downtown Dallas 360° Master Plan focusing on connecting existing assets and new opportunities

Downtown redevelopment has created several distinct neighborhoods such as West End, Main Street, Arts District, and Farmers Market.

The Central Business District (CBD) is the heart of the city and the entire Dallas-Forth Worth area. It is an established business district with abundant Class A office developments and an increasing number of residential and retail options.

The CBD is surrounded by diverse neighborhoods that provide multiple in-town residential options.

The CBD has superior accessibility via train, bus, and car. Close proximity to both Love Field and DFW International Airport.

Over $165 M in capital investment approved in the 2006 Bond Program for the CBD.

Current Projects

A $338 million Arts District expansion opened in October 2009. The Arts District now includes three major museums, three world-class performance venues, a 10-acre park and residences.

Ground broke in October 2009 on the Woodall Rodgers Deck Park. A dog run, childrens play area, Great Lawn and stage, botanical gardens and restaurant will span the highway, connecting downtown to the Uptown neighborhood.

The 3-acre Main Street Garden park opened in November 2009 with a cafe, performance stage, dog run, water feature, and playground for downtown residents and visitors to enjoy.

In November of 2011, the Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel opened its doors. The almost $500 million project anchors a new retail and entertainment district serving convention visitors.

"Downtown Dallas has repositioned itself in recent years as a premier destination to live, dine, shop, and be entertained."

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