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The Dallas Free Press has created a visual story to simplify the complex South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan and a roundtable discussion between three of South Dallas' new arts leaders, both of which can be found on their YouTube channel.

Nearly 100 residents gathered at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center gymnasium to express their concerns and opinions on the South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan, which aims to encourage small business growth and minimize displacement of current residents.

On July 8 and 9, South Dallas neighbors will have the opportunity to weigh in on two proposals: DART's proposed elimination of the South Dallas GoLink zone and Winners Tower's proposed 25-story hotel, condominium, and office tower.

The South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan Task Force is advocating for change in the community, including addressing displacement pressures, preserving the area's cultural identity, and promoting equitable outcomes, with the City Council set to vote on the plan on May 28.

The South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan identifies 2nd Avenue as a key focus area to transform into a walkable corridor featuring retail, restaurants, office space, and housing, with recommendations to change the zoning and create a mixed-use subdistrict to encourage development close to the street and remove parking minimums.

The South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan recommends expanding zoning along Elsie Faye Heggins Street to allow both residential and non-residential development, aiming to ease housing pressure and revitalize the corridor.

The South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan recommends zoning changes and development standards to create a vibrant hub along S. Malcolm X Boulevard, featuring mixed-use subdistricts, low-rise buildings, and no parking requirements to promote small business development and residential housing opportunities.

The City of Dallas and the community are working to transform the Martin Luther King Jr. DART Station area into a walkable, mixed-use district featuring mid- and high-rise development, with a focus on retail, restaurants, office, employment, and housing, and prioritizing investments in infrastructure.

Queen City, a nationally recognized African-American community in South Dallas, is being considered for a historic district overlay to preserve its late 19th and early 20th century American architectural styles.

An area plan intended to dramatically change the way South […]

South Dallas residents can cast their ballots today to elect a new District 7 city councilmember, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and a valid photo ID required.

A new City of Dallas plan for how land can […]