D Magazine Special Report The Park 2012
Cover Story
How Klyde Warren Park Was Built
Develop 5 acres of green space that supports 10,000 people atop a freeway that cuts through the center of one of the nation’s largest cities? Sure, we can do that.
Features
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Super Models For Klyde Warren Park
When the planners set about designing the deck park that sits atop Woodall Rodgers Freeway, they knew they had an opportunity to create something truly special. For inspiration, they looked to some of the nation’s most successful parks—including the four profiled here.
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What the Park Means For Dallas Real Estate
As the “worst view” turns into the “best view,” property owners and developers scramble to benefit from proximity to Klyde Warren Park.
Nature & Environment
Klyde Warren Park: By the Numbers
You’ll be amazed by how much went into creating this urban oasis.
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How Klyde Warren Park May Transform Dallas
Longtime green industry executive Mark Banta has seen firsthand the impact a city park can have.
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How to Fund a Park Above a Freeway
A little seed money helped turn a vision for Klyde Warren Park into a beautiful reality—just like in the movies.
Crime
How to Keep Klyde Warren Park Safe
Safety is one of the top three priorities for Klyde Warren Park’s president. And one mantra—firm, but fair—has served him well in the past.
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A Park For Your Best Friend
Klyde Warren Park gives urban Dallas residents—and their four-legged family members—a place to play.
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Klyde Warren Park Isn’t a Cure-All
The deck park spanning Woodall Rodgers Freeway cannot solve 100-year-old urban development problems on its own, and the problems won’t be solved overnight.
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Things to Do at Klyde Warren Park
From chess, lectures, yoga, and a lending library to movies, knitting, and dance lessons, Klyde Warren Park aims to offer outdoor activities for just about everyone.
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Sheila and Jody Grant: ‘This is Our Child’
They worked seven years to make Klyde Warren Park happen. Here’s how they did it.
Business
The Woodall Rodgers Park’s Strong Foundation
Shepherding the project was a matter of selflessness—and sheer hard work.
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Why Kelcy Warren Named a Park For His Son
The energy magnate tells why he loves great urban green spaces—and music.
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How to Get to Klyde Warren Park
Along with attracting urban workers and residents, it’s expected to become a destination point that lures visitors from the entire North Texas region and beyond.
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How to Keep the Green Space Green
Heat, drought, urban location, shallow soil depths, and weight restrictions—these are just some of the challenges faced by the landscape architects of Klyde Warren Park.
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Let Klyde Warren Park Entertain You
The Muse Family Performance Pavilion will showcase local programs and provide diverse music for visitors.
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Perspectives on Klyde Warren Park
Community leaders on their hopes for what this new urban green space will mean to Dallas.
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Where to Dine at Klyde Warren Park
Visitors will have a plethora of options, both in the park and nearby.
