Fair Park
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Dallas History
The Fair Park Lie
Fifty years ago, Dallas officials forced 300 families out of their homes, promising improvements the whole city would enjoy. The real plan: replace Black people with concrete.
Local News
Work to Turn Concrete at Fair Park Into a Community Park Is on Schedule
Fundraising for Fair Park’s overhaul is going well, and the design phase of the park is moving into schematics.
Business
Broadway Makes a Wicked Return to Dallas
And—fingers crossed—hopefully so does its $75 million economic impact.
Commercial Real Estate
These Are The Real Estate Stories That Shaped 2020
Despite a global pandemic, DFW remained a hotbed for transactions.
Architecture & Design
How Dallas Architect Firm Gensler Approached the Renovation of Fair Park’s Hall of State
The $14.4 million renovation has ensured restored areas are seamless and have brought the landmark back to its former glory.
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Local News
With Fair Park’s Master Plan Nearly Approved, All It Needs Is $58 Million
The master plan is complete, the City Council seems poised to approve it, and now the real work starts: raising the money to break ground.
Parks
What the Heck Is Going on With That Reverchon Park Money?
An earlier story on Candy's Dirt got some of it right and missed the most interesting part.
Business
Fair Park First: Tenants Still Needed at Former Women’s Museum
Executive Director Brian Luallen says a lack of complete qualified responses spurred the reposting of an RFI.
Business
Developers Look to Opportunity Zones to Reshape Dallas
Will Opportunity Zones, and the capital gains tax benefits they provide, finally spark investment in southern Dallas?
Music
Eric Clapton and Dallas’ Place in Blues History
Clapton is bringing a lot of guitars to Dallas to remind us of our musical heritage.