Dallas has a chance to replace a crumbling building with a world-class arena, entertainment district, and a revitalized downtown — unlocking billions in growth and reconnecting our city from north to south.
Dallas City Hall, designed by I.M. Pei and opened in 1978, is nearly 50 years old. A city-commissioned report found it needs up to $1.4 billion in repairs and renovations over the next two decades just to keep the lights on.
The building's systems are outdated, its layout is inefficient for modern government operations, and as a city-owned property it generates zero tax revenue on some of the most valuable land in downtown Dallas.
Downtown Dallas, Inc. put it plainly: the building is "no longer serving its intended purpose," and the critical work of city government is being "stymied" inside it.
A state-of-the-art home for the Dallas Mavericks at the heart of downtown — not stranded on a suburban highway. The Mavericks' lease at American Airlines Center expires in 2031, and the team is ready to invest in Dallas's future.
The arena is just the anchor. Plans call for a massive mixed-use district with restaurants, retail, housing, hotels, and public spaces — creating a vibrant neighborhood where a parking-lot wasteland sits today.
For decades, the southern edge of downtown has sat dormant — cut off and underinvested. This project would transform it into a thriving destination, finally connecting the core of the city to the neighborhoods just south of I-30.
Don't let a $1.4 billion repair bill hold our city back. Let's build something better.
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