What is Connect The Core?

Instead of committing significant public funds to extend the life of an outdated facility, Dallas can: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

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.

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.