Wednesday, June 25, 2008
UPDATED: Mayor Leppert to speak, take questions on state of Deep Ellum at Town Hall meeting Friday
Updated 12:51 p.m., June 26, 2008
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From 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 27, Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert will be speaking about where he sees Deep Ellum in the next few years (CVS-Pharmacy-future jokes to a minimum, please).
The town hall meeting will be held at the Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm Street.
Neighbors, business owners and Ellum-lovers can use this opportunity to give their input on current issues affecting the neighborhood.
In addition to Leppert, those "other luminaries" will include Dallas Councilmember Angela Hunt, says Tanner Hockensmith of the Deep Ellum Association.
Questions to the mayor (approved by DEA in advance), will focus less on issues of crime and more on matters of business and development, Hockensmith said.
"We expect Leppert to be asked about future developments in the area," he said. "Community groups and owners want to know what's next."
UPDATE: The full meeting agenda. Note that questions must be submitted in advance.
Deep Ellum Town Hall Meeting agenda - June 27
Objective: To initiative a new strategy with the help and support of the Mayor and the City of Dallas. This will enable the Deep Ellum community to effectively deal with crime and the declining business and improve the urban landscape of this historical and culturally significant neighborhood.
Guests:
The Honorable Mayor, Tom Leppert
Dallas Chief of Police, David Kunkle
Deputy Chief of Police, Vince Golbeck
Jon Hetzel, Deep Ellum Foundation
Katherine Sealde, Preservation Dallas
Staron Faucher, North Texas Council Of Governments
2:15 Introduction: Gianna Madrini
2:17 Preservation Dallas: Katherine Sealde. 2 minutes. Why Deep Ellum Matters
2:20 Deep Ellum Association Presentation: Sean Fitzgerald 10 minutes
1. What is DEA, Mission Statement, Future Development Goals
2. Strategy for unifying the neighborhood:
a. Introduce discount cards
b. future web site
c. Small Group Meetings/Committees
d. Green/Urban Planning Committee
2:35 Deep Ellum Green/Urban Planning Committee. Doug Aldridge. 2 minutes
2:38 Deep Ellum Foundation. Jon Hetzel. 2 minutes.
2:40 D.E.E.P. (Deep Ellum Enrichment Project). Marc Traynor. 2 minutes.
2:42 Life in Deep Ellum. Tony Fundaro. 2 minutes.
2:45 Mayor Tom Leppert and City Officials. 30 minutes.
3:15 Questions and Answers, based on submitted questions. 20 minutes.
3:45 End. Direct people to talk to individual organizations at tables at edges of Hall.
Special Thanks to Mayor Tom Leppert and Dallas Chief of Police David Kunckle and Jo Nicodema of the Sons of Hermann Hall for hosting this meeting. Thank you to our Deep Ellum community and property owners for your valued attendance and participation. We also wish to thank Eileen at Minute Man Press, Frankie 45 and DEEP for their support and Pame La Ashford for helping to make this meeting possible. You must rsvp in order to attend this meeting by calling (214) 929 5255. Please submit your questions in writing to tanner@lifecommunities.org with possible solutions by 1:30 pm Friday, June 27, 2008. This Deep Ellum Town Hall meeting is open to the public.
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Michael Davis Verified
I'll be there on Friday.
To all my Deep Ellum folks that I met and talked with when we were reviewing all the club zoning a few months back...make sure you holla at me.
1 year, 4 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Chris Kidd Verified
My big question is if this will be streamed on line, as many of us who live down there actually have to work on a weekday.....
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Blake Ramick Verified
Thanks Pame La. Keep up the good work!
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ScoopJupiter Anonymous
Since they closed Deep Ellum Blues, the only reason I ever go there is to occasionally stop by Deep Sushi for some Unagi or maybe a meal at Daddy Jack's
The closest I get on a regular basis is at Pearl @ Commerce.
I guess what I'm saying I don't really give a sh*t about Deep Ellum anymore. It will never be like it used to be.
I'd probably visit the CVS
1 year, 4 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
James Scott Verified
Don't worry Scoop - DE probably doesn't give a sh*t about you either. I don't think it has to be what it used to be to be a viable area again.
In other news, does anyone have any transcripts and/or notes/highlights from this meeting?
1 year, 4 months ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Mike Orren Staff
Chad is editing the video / posting the story as I type.
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Clay213 Anonymous
More of the same ego stroking and platitudes.
Certainly nothing much of any substance was said or questioned.
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Rick Yost Verified
Scoop- Hey, thanks for your patronage and the mention!
However, I think James may have made the real point here. It's not that Deep Ellum will ever be what it once was, it's now a matter of building it into a viable community again. Hopefully one where residents and businesses can co-exist, maybe even flourish. Keeping the old charm will be a challenge.
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Tracy Yost Verified
i.e. they're going to knock it all down and make another uptown.
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