“Connect The Core” is a coordinated vision to strengthen the long-term vitality of Downtown Dallas by aligning fiscal responsibility, improved public services, and future-focused investment to create a connected economic core.
What Needs to Change
Instead of committing significant public funds to extend the life of an outdated facility, Dallas can:
Relocate City Hall to a modern, efficient space
Improve service delivery for residents
Provide better working conditions for city employees
Limit long-term financial risk and uncertainty
What That Unlocks
Relocating City Hall unlocks a rare opportunity to physically and economically connect Dallas’s most important activity centers - creating alignment between districts that already drive growth but currently operate in isolation, including:
Trinity Groves
Harold Simmons Park
EBJ Station / Dallas Streetcar
Bishop Arts District
Convention Center District
The Cedars
Central Business District
Dallas Farmers Market
Deep Ellum
South Dallas / Fair Park
This creates a connected district stretching across the urban core.
What That Enables
The site can transform into a 24/7, 365-day destination supporting:
Sports and major events
Concerts, festivals, and conventions
Family-oriented events
Cultural programming and public space
Housing, hospitality, and retail
Consistent activation strengthens public safety through visibility and activity, supports small businesses year-round, and generates sustained economic impact across Dallas.