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Woodall Rodgers deck park timeline announced
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Shawn Williams
Looking east over park towards Meyerson and Winspear Opera House
On Thursday, Mayor Tom Leppert and Councilwoman Angela Hunt participated in a press conference with the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation. They released the timeline for construction of a deck park that will cover a portion of Woodall Rodgers Freeway and connect Downtown Dallas and the Arts District with Uptown.
The timeline released is as follows:
* June 15 - TXDOT will advertise project bid
* July 9 - Woodall Rodgers Park construction contract awarded
* Mid-August - Groundbreaking by contractor
* Early September - Ceremonial groundbreaking
* Fall 2011 - Park Completion
* 2012 - Completion of Amenities
Shawn Williams
Dallas Museum of Art & Nasher Scupture Center with Woodall Rodgers Park
Mayor Leppert made sure he acknowledged Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson for her support of the project. “She has worked quietly,” the mayor said, “but I can tell you (she) was very determined to make this happen.”
Congresswoman Johnson helped secure $16.7 million in federal transportation enhancement funds from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. Congresswoman Johnson was the only member of Congress from North Texas to vote for the stimulus package.
The 5.2 acre park will create an urban green space in downtown Dallas and include jogging trails, a dog park, playground, restaurant, performance pavillion, water sculpture and game area. The mayor and others hope the deck park will rival New York’s Bryant Park and Chicago’s Millennium Park.
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Shawn Williams publishes Dallas South Blog; his e-mail address is shawn@dallassouthblog.com.
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James Scott Verified
So when does the "Ceasar Chavez Park" debate start?
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Jason Rice Verified
Dammmit JS.... that's 30 seconds you beat me by.
I'll get you for that.
6 months, 1 week ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
James Scott Verified
lol, I knew I had to be quick to get that one in.
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Jason Rice Verified
<simmer, simmer> grrrrr!
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Travis Bush Verified
Calm down over there, Beans & Rice..
6 months, 1 week ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Jason Rice Verified
He stole my cliche!
6 months, 1 week ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Jason Rice Verified
'Kay, I've had time to cool off.
JS, in the future, if you're gonna hijack my material, please don't do it THAT much better than me. ;o)
Thanks
6 months, 1 week ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
James Scott Verified
lol - I understand your frustration - kind of like someone stealing your parking spot at work, even though there's not really assigned parking (at least that's my analogy). I'll cease-and-desist all preemptive Chavez comments and give you plenty of time to make your mark next time.
6 months, 1 week ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Jason Rice Verified
Nah- just do it without the classy lack of confrontational wording. I mean c'mon. That kinda courtesy sets a precedent that I just CANNOT live up to.
6 months, 1 week ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Travis Bush Verified
Depending on your political slant..some might say Pork & Beans Park has a nice ring to it..or perhaps Woodall Chavez Park..take your pick!
6 months, 1 week ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Jason Rice Verified
I think that if they open it for a vote... we all agree that it needs to be name Peter Schilling Park. Sure, it might offend or disappoint some people, but a one hit wonder is perfect for the Downtown persona.
6 months, 1 week ago ( Link to this comment | Suggest removal )
Travis Bush Verified
I think it will be great and I hope it leads to the eventual revitalization of the rest of downtown..It almost seems that we're building all around the old stuff we abandoned in the first place.
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Jason Rice Verified
::building all around the old stuff
Like we could cover it over and then charge admission to tour it like in Seattle.
If only we had something to brag about as rich in social value as them
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