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JULY 2009

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DOWNTOWNDALLAS and American Institute of Architects Dallas Hold Competition for a Facelift on the Statler Hilton

DOWNTOWNDALLAS, in partnership with the American Institute of Architects Dallas (AIA), is coordinating a design competition for a temporary structure or artwork to cover the facade of the first floor of the vacant old Statler Hilton hotel. The motivation for the competition is to find a creative, visually stimulating cover for the... >>


Rosa Parks Plaza Grand Opening

DART dedicated the $1.7 million Rosa Parks Plaza on June 29th. The plaza doubles as a park and bus facility and features a 13-foot-high wall of water cascading over the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a drinking fountain and green spaces flanked by two bus bays and spacious passenger shelters. A life-size bronze statue... >>


Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Receives Accolades for 2008-09 School Year

The 2008-09 school year put the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (BTWHSPVA) into the limelight more than ever. It was designated an Exemplary High School by the Texas Educational Agency. The 2009 senior class...>>


DOWNTOWNDALLAS Downtown Safety Patrol Officers Master Bike Training

Downtown Safety Patrol (DSP) officers are required to go through a rigorous training program in order to begin bicycle patrol. The curriculum includes difficult obstacle courses and a 7-mile long endurance test. Along with the DSP officers, 10 Dallas Fire and Rescue Paramedics... >>


Downtown Gets the Spirit of Communication in Two Ways – New Store and Statue

A few changes have occurred since AT&T settles into their new corporate headquarters at 208 S. Akard. An AT&T Wireless store has opened on the ground floor level of the remodeled and renamed Whitacre Tower. AT&T also brought... >>


Member News

 

 


Women’s Foodservice Forum Names Alice Murray As New President

Architect Magazine Names Good Fulton & Farrell as One of Nation’s Best

Welcome new members: Hard Rock Cafe, W Hotel, Sovereign Partners, LLC, and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP!

 

 

Arts and Events

 

 


Busker Program and Handcrafters Market at the Dallas Farmers Market

KRLD Restaurant Week - Aug. 17-23

Late Night Summer Block Party in the Arts District - Aug. 21

Live Jazz with The Rebel Alliance Jazz Ensemble at Pearl

Visa National Gymnastics Championship - Aug. 12-15

Romeo and Juliet at the Dallas Hub Theatre

 

 
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