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DOWNTOWN DALLAS downtown dallas: forward momentum support this development cycle, as well as advance quality of life initiatives related to education, walkability, the arts, parks and recreation, housing, and transportation/mobility. We are in the process of updating our strategic plan, Downtown Dallas 360, which was adopted by City Council in 2011. You’ll hear more about this throughout the insert.

As Downtown has evolved, so has the organization’s mission, now aimed at fostering a multifaceted environment comprising of 15 unique districts and a range of businesses from the Fortune 500 to startup, a diverse base of residents, a thriving arts community, and a variety of unique dining, shopping, and entertainment experiences. The success of our Downtown Safety Patrol and Clean For 55 years, DDI has been Team continues to make a significant dedicated to maintaining an economic HAL-237vibrant Hall Arts DBJ Welcome 1 7/8/15in 5:38 PM and socially heart of ourPRINT city.REV.pdfdifference reinforcing a safe and

clean Downtown. And we launched a brand new mobile website – be sure to visit www.downtowndallas.com from your smartphone for all there is to see and do Downtown. As goes Downtown, so goes Dallas. The best is yet to come. *as outlined in the Downtown Dallas 360 plan. The Downtown Dallas 360 plan defines a greater Downtown area including 15 distinct yet interconnected districts that comprise an approximate 2.5 mile radius from the core.

John F. Crawford President and CEO Downtown Dallas, Inc.

Last year was another terrific year thanks to our partners, members, Board of Directors, stakeholders, and the City of Dallas, all who played a critical role on a number of fronts, particularly public-private partnerships. 2014 proved that Downtown is open for business and so far, 2015 is proving the same!

Last year, we heard a lot about jobs related to State Farm, Toyota, and Raytheon. But what you might not know is that Downtown Dallas has seen thousands of new jobs created with several tenants in just a few buildings. We’ve also seen a substantial number of new leases, renewals, and expansions in the market – almost 2.5 million square feet. In fact, according to a 2014 report from CBRE, renewals and expansions alone in Downtown equaled over 1.5 million square feet. The last 18 to 24 months, we have seen the biggest change in ownership of properties since the 1980s with millions of dollars reinvested. More than 4,600 residential units are either under construction or announced throughout greater Downtown’s 15 districts*. We watched the first phase of redevelopment at the Dallas Farmers Market come to fruition with the opening of the new and improved Shed 1, now called The Shed. We said goodbye to the Wright Amendment and celebrated the opening of the DART Orange Line from Downtown to DFW Airport. The Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau brought BIGGER and more exciting conventions than ever before. Countless startups and entrepreneurs now call Downtown Dallas home. In fact, there are nine coworking spaces totaling over 150,000 square feet of space, three accelerators, and several incubators all in Downtown Dallas! There is much to look forward to this year, including a number of new hotels, restaurants, movie theaters, and retail! Downtown Dallas, Inc. (DDI) will remain aggressive in our efforts to

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Dallas, Inc. (DDI) is a private, nonprofit organization funded by assessment revenue from the Downtown Improvement District (DID), voluntary membership dues, and through contracts with the City of Dallas for specific projects and programs. The DID was created by DDI in June of 1992 to fund important supplemental services and visible improvements to our Downtown core. In 2001, 2005, and 2013, the DID was voted by property owners to be renewed, and has since embarked upon additional initiatives to make Downtown Dallas clean, safe, and fun for the entire community. The DID has been renewed through 2020.

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is the principal advocate, champion, and steward of Downtown, effecting change by developing strategies, setting targets, and mobilizing resources that: • Stimulate a vibrant and sustainable Downtown environment • Improve infrastructure • Enhance economic competitiveness • Create a culturally inclusive urban center

• Position the area as a global destination

CLEAN DDI provides and manages the 13-person Clean Team, who clean and maintain the Downtown streets, parks, and other public spaces. The DDI Clean Team works closely with the City of Dallas to ensure all Downtown spaces are maintained to the highest level. Maintenance examples include graffiti removal, regular power washing, mowing & weed control, tree watering/ fertilization, and trash can repair and maintenance.

SAFE DDI works daily to improve the quality

of life for Downtown workers, visitors, and residents by ensuring the neighborhood remains one of the safest in the city. DDI works directly with the Dallas Police Department (DPD), Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Police, Downtown Security Directors Association, and other public safety organizations to address public safety issues and to coordinate efforts. DDI contributes more than $2 million annually to public safety programs. The Downtown Safety Patrol includes 45 officers patrolling the streets, providing extra eyes and ears for the DPD.

COMMUNITY The Downtown Residents Council (DRC) is a group of involved Downtown Dallas residents who wish to improve the quality of life in Downtown and make their neighborhood feel more like a community. The DRC hosts regular informational meetings and social events at popular Downtown locations.

The Urban Ambassadors program is a grassroots group of passionate individuals who desire to take an active role in the Downtown community. Urban Ambassadors aim to participate, engage, and build community in Downtown; advocate and shape the future of Downtown; spread the word about the new Downtown; and support Downtown businesses, arts, and public spaces. DDI continues to engage with community groups and associations supporting the Downtown districts, such as Main Street Merchants Association, Uptown Dallas, Inc., West End Association, Victory Park, One Arts Plaza, Farmers Market Friends, Dallas Farmers Market Stakeholders Association, Deep Ellum Community Association, Deep Ellum Foundation, CBD Neighborhood Coalition, Dallas

Arts District, and Cedars Neighborhood Association.

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strategic plan that cultivates a collective vision for Downtown’s future, Downtown Dallas 360 is a true combination of public and private resources that embodies the can-do spirit of Dallas. With a commitment of dollars, time, and other resources from a host of stakeholders vested in the success of Downtown, Downtown Dallas 360 plans to further advance Dallas-Fort Worth’s overall regional vision by: • Addressing economic development, housing, public space, urban design, transit, and parking. • Fostering a better, more integrated city by lowering auto-oriented land usage. • Focusing on a more diverse Downtown urban experience through increased housing options, the reuse of existing buildings, and a more engaging pedestrian environment. Read more about the evolution of Downtown Dallas 360 in this insert or by visiting www.downtowndallas360. com.

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Emerging Economies: The startup scene in Downtown Dallas

A view from above of Uptown, Dallas Arts District and Klyde Warren Park.

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By Jeffrey D. Eiting CBRE Technology and Media Practice

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We have seen a surge of entrepreneurial communities, startups, accelerators, incubators, and collaborative coworking spaces making their presence in North Texas in recent years, and Downtown Dallas has been the focus of many of these exciting developments. Dallas is ranked #1 in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Regulatory Climate Index 2014, a study that compares and ranks the efficiency of local regulations that apply to small businesses in 10 cities across America. The study says, “Dallas’s vibrant business and cultural communities make it one of the most rapidly growing cities in the country.” Additionally, it states that “Dallas has also seen a wave of venture capital and new sources of start-up funding emerge in recent years—a promising sign for the future.” CBRE reports that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks Dallas/Ft. Worth as the 3rd highest Tech Talent Market (only behind

Dallas is ranked #1 in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Regulatory Climate Index 2014, a study that compares and ranks the efficiency of local regulations that apply to small businesses in 10 cities across America. Washington D.C. and New York City). Downtown has experienced great momentum thus far in 2015, and the critical mass is reaching a boiling over point into all 15 districts. We are expecting 2016 to surpass this year on all fronts. Expect to see national coworking and educational technology companies, along with the continued trend of startups, relocating to Dallas and moving within the region to the 15

districts. Many of Downtown Dallas’ 15 districts have been busy attracting startups and entrepreneurs to their areas. • Main Street District and Thanksgiving Commercial Center lead the way with over 472,000 square feet. The majority of that square footage is comprised of Omnitracs, Lanyon, and Active Networks. Tech Wildcatters,

Health Wildcatters, Fort Work, Vinli, Venue, and Need are here as well. • Uptown has over 140,000 square feet of tenants with household names such as Red Bull and Pandora. • West End Historic District has 75,000 square feet with more coming; keep an eye on the resurgence of this historic area. The DEC, The Grove, Level Office, and Uber are located here. • Deep Ellum has over 52,000 square feet including Common Desk, CultureMap Dallas, and GeniusDen. • The Design District and Riverfront District have over 67,000 square feet including Weld and Mizzen & Main. • The Cedars and South Side have over 80,000 square feet of creative space inventory including brick and timber and loft style spaces. Companies such as Buzzworks, Artistry Labs, and Imaginuity are located here. Downtown is home to the noted programs within the Dallas Entrepreneur Center, Tech Wildcatters, and Health Wildcatters. There are nine coworking spaces totaling over 150,000 square feet of space, three Continued on page B8

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DOWNTOWN DALLAS Continued from page B6 accelerators, and several incubators, all in Downtown Dallas. The Dallas Entrepreneur Center (DEC) has a new home at 311 N. Market in the West End Historic District after occupying a temporary spot in the SoftLayer building in the Design District. The DEC serves entrepreneurs in the Dallas area, providing a location where they can receive training, education, mentorship, promotion, and access to capital. The DEC occupies 11,000 square feet of space with room to expand in the building. The nonprofit says it was drawn to the building’s proximity to DART and other public transportation, as well as retail and business activity. Tech Wildcatters and Health Wildcatters, both Dallas accelerators, are located at Alto 211. Tech Wildcatters is a premier B2B accelerator and has been named to the Forbes Top 10 list of accelerators back-to-back years. They also recently announced a new accelerator focused on wearable technologies, which is backed by the Department of Homeland Security. Health Wildcatters is the Southwest’s premier healthcare seed accelerator. Health Wildcatters graduates have raised in excess

of $10M in the last 18 months. Downtown’s growing energy and proximity to the DART rail were cited as reasons for the move. Coworking space The Grove is also located in the West End Historic District. Members of The Grove include many startups and entrepreneurs, and are a dynamic community of freelancers, independents, social innovators, artists, entrepreneurs, and thinkers that are creating the new face of Dallas. The Grove has more than doubled their footprint since opening from 3,600 square feet to 7,800 square feet, with an eye to take over an additional 14,000 square feet by the end of 2015. The expansion brought more open coworking space, new offices, and a meeting room that holds 40 people at a time, which has been utilized by companies like Lululemon and organizations like OxFam for offsite corporate trainings, seminars, and the like. The Grove also houses rotating art shows, and Downtown Dallas, Inc.’s SPEAKeasy exhibit was featured at their open house showcasing their most recent expansion. Common Desk is a coworking space that has already expanded twice since opening in 2012. Common Desk expanded its coworking capacity by

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roughly 30 percent in 2014. This work space for freelancers, startups, and artists has over 100 members including CultureMap Dallas, Photomadic, and FanPrint. Common Desk was recently named one of ten “cutting-edge”

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DOWNTOWN DALLAS Weekend Coffee at The Joule Hotel

newest addition Downtown at 701 Commerce located in the West End Historic District. Level Office bought the building in early 2015 and has up to 57,000 square feet with which to expand into. WELD, a converted warehouse in the Design District, is home to collaborative work and studio space. They also host a variety of workshops taught by worldwide industry leaders. It is also a community of creative types looking to connect with and learn from each other. WELD chose to open an office in Dallas due to its booming economy with a low real estate cost – proving to be perfect for startups and entrepreneurs.

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business, and technology communities. Fort Work also hosts events open to the public like art shows, vendor markets, and fashion shows.

the legal profession. They leased the 16th and 17th floors, which is approximately 20,000 square feet. Level Office, a 35,000-square-foot coworking and private office space on the 1st and 5th-8th floors, is the

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The Joule Hotel, an unlikely gem of coworking, is housed in the art-filled bustling lobby. This ‘unofficial’ official coworking space also happens to have a fantastic coffee shop, Weekend Coffee. GeniusDen is a new incubator in Deep Ellum that has quickly expanded into two buildings totaling 9,000 square feet. GeniusDen is more than just coworking; their mission is to grow startup entrepreneurs as leaders. They are quickly eyeing further expansion in the area and beyond.

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Meet Downtown Dallas: Baylor District Anchored by Baylor University Medical Center and surrounded by pedestrian-friendly streets within a neighborhood of historic homes, condos, and apartments, the Baylor District is home to several nonprofit organizations located along Swiss Avenue, as well as the Latino Cultural Center, Bryan Place neighborhood, and Exall Park. Come here if you like: Home Tours, Parks & Culture

Civic Center Home to the Omni Dallas Hotel and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, one of the largest convention centers in the country, the Civic Center is the regional hub of many landmark destinations. Here you’ll find Dallas City Hall, Earle Cabell Federal Building and Courthouse, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building, Pioneer Plaza, and Pioneer Park Cemetery. Come here if you like: Books and Art, Conventions & Landmarks

Dallas Arts District As the largest contiguous urban arts district in the nation, the Dallas Arts District is home to the AT&T Performing Arts Center, Dallas Museum of Art, Crow Collection of Asian Art, Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas City Performance Hall, Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and Belo Mansion. Here you’ll also find Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and One Arts Plaza, as well as a myriad of historic churches, delicious restaurants, and eclectic food trucks. And of course, you can’t forget Klyde Warren Park, a 5.2acre deck park built over a stretch of Woodall Rodgers Freeway. Come here if you like: Culture, Urban Green Space & Architecture

Dallas Farmers Market District Anchored by the Dallas Farmers Market, which has been providing the people of Dallas with fresh produce and landscaping materials for more than six decades, the Dallas Farmers Market District encompasses a large area bounded by Jackson Street, North Central Expressway, R.L. Thornton Freeway, and St. Paul Street. Not only does the Dallas Farmers Market District offer unique food and specialty vendors, including the newly enclosed Shed 2, but it is also home to a collection of historic buildings, contemporary townhomes, and apartments. Come here if you like: Fresh Produce, Landscaping & Historic Buildings

Design District As one of Dallas’ most successfully branded destinations, the Design District consists of more than 300 specialty merchants offering a unique selection of art, furnishings, antiques, and designer goods. More than an attraction for interior designers, the Design District consists of numerous residential and other commercial projects that add to the district’s vitality, making it a hip, blossoming community, as well as a creative epicenter. Come here if you like: Home Decor, Art Galleries & Urban Living

Deep Ellum Boasting a storied past and unique atmosphere, Deep Ellum hosts an array of nightclubs, diverse restaurants, performance venues, art galleries, and creative office spaces. With historic buildings, small blocks, and tight grid street work, Deep Ellum combines a vibrant entertainment destination with an authentic, organic urban neighborhood. Come here if you like: Live Music, Diverse Cuisine & Tattoos

Main Street District The Neiman Marcus flagship store, Comerica Bank Tower, The Joule Dallas, Magnolia Hotel Dallas, The Adolphus, and numerous restaurants all combine to form the central space known as the Main Street District. With wonderful public and greenspaces such as Main Street Garden, Belo Garden, Stone Street Gardens, and Pegasus Plaza, as well as historic buildings that have been converted to residential buildings, the Main Street District is a great place to live, work, and play. Come here if you like: Shopping, Parks & Urban Living

Reunion district The Reunion District is widely known for two primary landmarks: Reunion Tower and Union Station. Reunion Tower, one of Dallas’ most iconic symbols, includes Five Sixty, a fine-dining restaurant by the infamous Wolfgang Puck, as well as GeO-Deck, which has can’t-beat views of the city. Union Station is a hub for the Trinity Railway Express, DART Light Rail, and Amtrak Intercity Rail. Stay in the Hyatt Regency Dallas and enjoy both of these amazing landmarks. This district also is home to Ferris Plaza, a unique green space with a dynamic fountain. Come here if you like: Wolfgang Puck, Traveling & Bird’s-Eye Views

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DOWNTOWN DALLAS Encompassing 15 distinct districts, Downtown Dallas is an exciting and diverse collection of environments, experiences, and neighborhoods, each with its own character, personality, and purpose. From historic buildings and museums to world-class art facilities and an endless selection of amazing restaurants, Downtown’s districts provide a place for almost any taste.

24 out of 25 of the largest law ﬁrms in Riverfront District North Texas* As the front door to the Trinity River (Downtown Dallas’ greatest natural asset), the Riverfront District has created the most significant change to the city’s skyline with the construction of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, designed by internationally renowned architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava, and soon the Margaret McDermott Bridge will join it. From an array of unique antique shops to the infamous tacos and longhorns of Fuel City to wonderful hiking & biking trails, the Riverfront District is home to some of Dallas’ best scenery. Come here if you like: Natural Settings, Tasty Tacos & Panoramic Views

South Side Named after South Side on Lamar, an adaptive reuse of the former Sears Catalog Merchandise Center, South Side consists of many prime landmarks, including Gilley’s, Poor David’s Pub, and the NYLO South Side Hotel, which features a hard-to-beat view of Downtown. Other landmarks in the South Side district include Jack Evans Police Headquarters and the administrative offices of the Dallas County Community College system. Come here if you like: Local Art, Live Music & Bars

Seven out of the ten Much of Downtown Dallas’ visual identity is created in large part due to the skyline of the LEED largest Thanksgiving Commercial Center district. It’s these skyscrapers that have helped define the image of Dallas as a modern, national center of energy and finance. Today, the Thanksgiving certiﬁed buildings* Commercial Center district is made up of several landmarks, including Thanksgiving Tower,

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Thanks-Giving Square, Bryan Tower, and Plaza of the Americas, which is home to an indoor park. Come here if you like: Architecture, Reflection & Indoor Green Space

The Cedars Home to a range of industries, affordable housing options, living space, and creative office space, The Cedars neighborhood is where you’ll find Dallas Heritage Village (a living history museum), American Beauty Mill lofts, and the popular annual Cedars Open Studios art tour. You’ll also find a growing base of urban dwellers throughout the area, making The Cedars a diverse, eclectic neighborhood. Come here if you like: Art Studios, Civil War History & Dive Bars

Largest contiguous The Uptown district has experienced tremendous growth and change in recent years, transforming it from a low-rise, sleepy residential area to a bustling urban district. It’s urban arts district in th here that you’ll find a wide mix of apartments, condos, and townhouses, as well as dozens of restaurants, bars, and cafes. Shop at Stanley Korshak and other stores inside country – the Dallas The Crescent or stay the night in one of the district’s two landmark hotels, The Ritz-Carlton and Hotel ZaZa. Arts District Come here if you like: Restaurants, Unique Shops & Bustling Nightlife Uptown

Victory Park Victory Park is home to one of Downtown’s most recognizable sporting venues, the American Airlines Center, where you can see the World Champion Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars. This 75-acre district offers luxurious urban living, dining, sophisticated nightlife, and office space. Also located here is the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Soon, Victory Park will see a flurry of dining and shopping additions, as well as a movie theater. Other landmarks include the W Dallas Victory Hotel and the House of Blues. Come here if you like: Sports, Concerts & Hands-on Learning

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With many of Downtown Dallas’ most visited destinations, the West End Historic District is one of our most famous areas. Complete with The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, Dallas World Aquarium, Old Red Museum, and Market Street, and surrounded by a cluster of fun restaurants and entertainment venues, this district provides a valuable experience for visitors and locals alike.

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Economic Development Updates Downtown Dallas significantly contributed to the robust North Texas economy this past year, with a record number of developments breaking ground, new investment flowing into the market, and companies of all sizes recognizing the value of a Downtown address. At the time of print, almost 70 projects are either under construction or announced to break ground in 2015 in Downtown.* At the end of fiscal year 2014, the Downtown Connection TIF had invested over $290 million in Downtown projects. Within the TIF district boundaries, that has resulted in over $2.8 billion in value. Source: City of Dallas Downtown Connection TIF District FY 2013-2014 Annual Report. *as outlined in Downtown Dallas 360 ACCORDING TO THE DALLAS BUSINESS JOURNAL 2015 BOOK OF LISTS, DOWNTOWN IS HOME TO: • 24 out of the 25 largest law firms in North Texas • Six out of the top ten largest architectural firms in North Texas • Four out of the top five largest commercial property managers • Seven out of the ten largest LEED certified buildings JOB GROWTH Thousands of new jobs were created Downtown in 2014, with more on the way. The majority of the new jobs have come from just a few tenants in two buildings, relocating both from the region and from out of state. Renewals and expansions also contributed greatly to Downtown’s overall occupancy statistics. According to CBRE, 2014 renewals and expansions in Downtown equaled almost 1.6 million square feet. Some of the highlights of Downtown activity include:

• Santander Consumer USA Inc. moved approximately 1,000 workers into remodeled offices on eight floors of Thanksgiving Tower, with plans to expand to 14 floors in 2015. Thanksgiving Tower also saw new leases in 2014, including Vincent Lopez Serafino Jenevein P.C. and Reid, Collins, & Tsai LLP, as reported by The Dallas Morning News. • ACTIVE Network LLC and Omnitracs LLC relocated in 2014 from California to Downtown’s 717 Harwood, bringing with them almost 1,500 jobs. And Lanyon, a leader in transient hotel program technology, leased space as well. ACTIVE Network LLC is a technology provider that helps activity organizers automate and simplify their management software. Omnitracs LLC provides fleet management solutions to the trucking industry and recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of XRS Corporation. • Tenet Healthcare made the decision to remain Downtown and expanded their lease in Fountain Place. • Norton Rose Fulbright moved into Chase Tower and occupied 117,000 square feet of space. • Locke Lord expanded their lease in Chase Tower to 145,000 square feet. • EnLink Midstream Partners, LP announced their plans to move to One Arts Plaza and occupy over 155,000 square feet. • Grant Thornton expanded their lease in Comerica Tower to over 60,000 square feet. • International law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP recently signed a 10year renewal lease for more than 35,000 square feet of office space in Chase Tower. • Tower Legal has moved into Bank of America Plaza and is bringing up to 150 jobs into just over 8,000 square feet.

• TBG Partners, a landscape architecture and planning firm, moved its Dallas offices from Mockingbird Station to Bryan Place, bringing almost 40 jobs with them. • Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors (formerly Bickel & Brewer) is staying Downtown and relocating to the top two floors of Comerica Tower with plans to expand. • The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced its plan to open a Dallas-Fort Worth regional office at the Terminal Annex Federal Building in Downtown Dallas providing up to 100 patent examiners, 20 patent trial appeal board judges, educational outreach, and video conferencing capabilities. Major Redevelopment Projects Under Construction* Dallas Farmers Market Leveraging the existing market with the available developable land and a rich stock of historic low to mid-rise property that surrounds it, the district is envisioned to become Downtown’s next residential hub. The plan calls for “neighborhood” housing with a strong mix of entry-level and family-oriented options. Taking inspiration from the principles of the market - health, wellness, culinary refinement, and support of the local and regional agricultural economy - it identifies the area with indigenous restaurants and retail, support services such as schools and daycares, as well as pocket parks and athletic fields. DF Market Group purchased the Dallas Farmers Market from the City in 2013 and began construction last year. The completed project will include 240 apartments, recreational and dining amenities and showcase locally grown produce and goods. The Shed (formerly Shed 1) is now complete and is home to fresh produce, dairy, and other

products. It features high quality local vendors, misters, fans, and a band shell. The 26,000-square-foot building, The Market (formerly Shed 2), is currently under construction. Upon completion, The Market will have four anchor restaurants, a mixture of local specialty foods, artisanal food vendors, and indoor and outdoor seating areas. 1401 Elm/The Olympic 1401 Elm St., a 52-story, 1.3 millionsquare-foot tower, which occupies an entire city block in Downtown Dallas, is undergoing a $170 million redevelopment by a partnership between BDRC and Olympic Property Partners. The Olympic will include more than 500 apartments with floor-to-ceiling windows, an urban indoor-outdoor rooftop deck featuring an infinity pool, a public observation deck on the 50th floor, and over 140,000 square feet of retail. Abatement and demolition work has begun and the project is slated to open in 2016. LTV Tower/1600 Pacific New Orleans based HRI Properties has almost completed construction to convert the 32-story 1600 Pacific office tower into a Hilton Garden Inn hotel and almost 200 residential units. The apartment units will be located on floors 15 through 32 and feature condominium level finishes, washer and dryer appliances, and stunning views of the Dallas skyline. Lisa Garza of Sissy’s Southern Kitchen just announced she will open Shelby Hall on the ground floor of the property this fall. Mid Elm Lofts Downtown’s Elm Street is continuing its revitalization with the three remaining historic buildings located at 1516, 1514, and 1512 Elm Street, which are over 100 years old. The buildings are Continued on page B14

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Continued from page B12 adjacent to Campisi’s restaurant and Stone Street Gardens and are considered ground zero of the Main Street District. The buildings are a combined 55,000 square feet and were purchased by local partners to be redeveloped as unique retail space and live/work/ play loft units. The new owners will honor the buildings by restoring them to their original lineage, adding to the color and fabric of Downtown and creating a unique ambiance on Elm Street. Mudsmith, The Londoner, and Southpaw’s Organic Grill have plans to open in the space when completed. Statler Hilton Centurion American is giving the 59-year-old landmark, the Statler Hilton, and the adjacent library a $175-million makeover that will include residential, hotel, restaurants, retail, office, and a live music venue. The Statler Hilton will be included in the new Curio portfolio. Westin Dallas Downtown/ One Main Place New Orleans based KFK Group is well on its way to completing construction on the new 323 room hotel on the top 10 floors of One Main Place on Main Street. The hotel will include meeting space and an enclosed event space in the courtyard. One Main Place will have 19 floors, or about 600,000 square feet of office space. Other redevelopment projects under construction*: Tower Petroleum Building/Saint Elm Hotel – Main Street District - Kirtland Realty 1700/1712 Commerce/Marriott AC and Marriott Residence Inn - Main Street District – Newcrest Image Plaza Hotel – The Cedars - Jim Lake Companies Ambassador Hotel/Lorenzo Ascend –

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Over 43,000 residents call Downtown Dallas home, approximately 8,000 of whom live in the urban core. Occupancy remains strong. In the core, stabilized rental properties quote occupancy rates of more than 93 percent.

500 South Ervay/Marriott Hotel and Apartments – Civic Center – Alterra 211 N. Ervay/Alto 211 – Main Street District - Alterra Major office projects currently under construction*: McKinney & Olive – Uptown – Crescent Real Estate Gables McKinney Avenue/Whole Foods – Uptown – Gables Residential One Uptown – Uptown – Stoneleigh Companies 1920 McKinney – Uptown – KDC/ Invesco M-Line Tower – Uptown – Trammell Crow Company Hall Arts Office/KPMG Plaza – Dallas Arts District – Hall Financial Group Frost Tower – Victory Park – Harwood International Renovations Many Downtown towers are undergoing major renovations and owners are investing millions of dollars to help attract and retain tenants and a young, educated, and tech savvy workforce. Owners are updating lobbies, outdoor plazas, adding WiFi lounges, video conference centers, common areas, additional amenities, and restaurant options. Some major office buildings with recent or ongoing renovations include Thanksgiving Tower, Adolphus Tower, Bank of America Plaza, 400 Record (formerly Belo), 717 Harwood (formerly KPMG Centre), One Dallas Center, Chase Tower, 2100 Ross, 1700 Pacific, Ross Tower, The Crescent, and Trammell Crow Center. *For a complete list of Downtown developments, visit www. downtowndallas.com and click on Doing Business, then Current Developments.

The Downtown resident is primarily of the young professional demographic— those between the ages of 25 and 36. However, an empty nester component is also present as more baby boomers look to downsize and transition into an urban environment. There is also a growing sector of families. At the end of 2014, more than 4,600 units were announced or under construction in the greater Downtown’s 15-district area (as defined by the Downtown Dallas 360 plan). Units range from rentals and condos to lofts, luxury apartments, and townhomes. These 4,600+ units will translate to an estimated additional 6,400 residents, bringing the total population in greater Downtown to almost 50,000. For a list of places to live Downtown, visit www.downtowndallas.com, then LIVE, and for a list of current developments under construction, click on Doing Business, then Current Developments. RETAIL Many of Downtown’s 15 districts are flourishing with news of leases, groundbreakings, and openings. In the Civic Center, improvements to the Omni Dallas Hotel include 15,000 square feet of restaurant space with 350 underground parking spaces. Construction is complete, and the restaurants, Coal Vines, Biergarten on Lamar, Little Katana, and Herrerra’s, should be open by the end of summer. Additionally, the Omni Dallas Hotel is now the home to the original Pegasus, which was restored by Matthews Southwest and installed on the front lawn.

The Dallas Arts District is now home to San Salvaje in the newly renovated 2100 Ross. Stephan Pyles plans to relocate his flagship restaurant to the new HALL Arts. Chicago based Yolk, a breakfast restaurant, recently opened in One Arts Plaza. The Dallas Farmers Market redevelopment is well underway and The Shed (formerly Shed 1) is complete and is home to farmers, vendors, and artisans, and boasts new upgrades like fans, space heaters, and a stage. The Market (formerly Shed 2) at the Dallas Farmers Market will also be home to anchor restaurants Mudhen, Rex’s Seafood and Market, Stocks & Bondy, Palmieri Café, Nammi/Coolhaus, and Taqueria La Ventana, and a variety of new local artisan food vendors and merchants. There are currently over 500 residential units under construction in the Dallas Farmers Market District. 508 Park has recently completed an amphitheater complete with a bronze wall panel sculpture by Brad Olham. Encore Park Community Garden just opened and the Museum of Street Culture is currently under construction. Deep Ellum is making enormous strides toward diversifying its tenant mix with galleries, entertainment venues, and unique shops. 42 Real Estate LLC, a company that has assembled more than 30 properties in Deep Ellum, has leased many of the spaces with new businesses now open and operating like Life of Riley, Stonedeck Pizza Pub, The Akola Project, Luscher’s Red Hots, Pecan Lodge, The Color Condition, Get Reel Goods, and Braindead Brewing. 42 Real Estate also has a long list of new leases signed with plans to open soon like On the Lamb (wine and charcuterie), Heart N Hand (skateboarder clothing and artisan goods), Easy Slider, Local Hub Bicycle Store and Shop, Amsterdam Falafel, and many more! Longtime Deep Ellum developer Westdale Properties is also adding to the mix of new restaurant, retail, and entertainment venues including Café Salsera, Brick & Bones,

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Bomb Factory, and also has plans for additional residential projects. Other new neighbors include Twenty Seven, On Premise, and Texas Tapas, all of which have opened in Deep Ellum in recent months. In the Design District, more than 30 acres and approximately 700,000 square feet of buildings along Oak Lawn Avenue, Hi Line Drive, and Stemmons Freeway have changed ownership. New owners, Dunhill Partners, have plans to continue the progress of the district by adding more retail and restaurants including American Food & Beverage and 13 Pies. They also recently announced plans to bring a Virgin Hotel to the Design District at Hi Line and Turtle Creek. Texas Ale Project, a family and dog friendly brewery with regular tours, recently opened in the district, along with El Bolero, Rodeo Goat, Primo’s, and coming soon are Noble Rey Brewing, Town Hearth, and Fork. Construction is underway for separated bike lanes along Riverfront Boulevard, helping to ease access to the Design District and surrounding districts. The Trinity Strand Trail is also now open in the Design District. The Main Street District, anchored by the flagship Neiman Marcus, is the historic hub of retail and entertainment for the entire city. Over the past 10 years, a concerted effort from both the public sector and private stakeholders has been underway to revitalize the neighborhood. Catapulted by the opening of The Joule Hotel, Main Street District is now home to more than 350,000 square feet of mastermerchandised retail and restaurants. The mix includes services key for residents such as CVS and 7-Eleven, as well as chef-driven restaurants such as the Dallas Fish Market, Café Momentum, CBD Provisions, The Mitchell, and Dallas Chop House. Soft goods and other services are making a comeback as well, thanks to The Joule’s $78 million expansion project, which includes: TRAFFIC LA Men’s, TASCHEN

Library, TENOVERSIX, TENOVERSIX Presents, TRAFFIC LA Women’s, Dsquared2, ESPA, and VITAL Fitness. Additionally, Forty Five Ten plans to move their flagship store from McKinney Avenue to Headington’s property on Main Street, adding 45,000 square feet to the retail mix. These boutiques are complemented by new additions like Kettledrum Allie, Pink Toes Nail Bar, and additional culinary offerings like Café Strada, Zenna, and Moe’s Southwest Grill, and coming soon is Café Izmir, Frankie’s Sports Bar, the Walk In, Americano, Shelby Hall, Oven and Cellar, Mudsmith, The Londoner, and Southpaw’s Organic Grill. Main Street District has over 1,000 residential units under construction. South Side and The Cedars have seen a flurry of development activity this year, including construction of market rate and mixed income apartments and lofts, as well as plans for a single family home community built by David Weekly Homes. The McKinney Avenue Contemporary announced they will be moving into a property in The Cedars. And Alamo Drafthouse is under construction and slated to open at Lamar and Cadiz at the beginning of 2016. Thanksgiving Commercial Center is now served directly by the M-Line Trolley, making it easy for visitors and riders to access Downtown businesses. Serj, a new café and book store, and 7-Eleven recently opened in the district. Uptown has been a hub for shopping and dining for some time and is continuing that trend with new additions in the West Village’s newest residential development 3700M like MiniLuxe Nail Bar, Suitsupply, Lorna Jane, Bisous Bisous Patisserie, Public School 214, Eureka!, Aaron Brothers, and many more to come. And highlyanticipated sushi spot, Uchi Dallas, recently opened on Maple Avenue. Whole Foods is opening on McKinney Avenue this summer and we just heard

news that Tom Thumb will have a location at new mixed-use development, The Union, at Field Street and Cedar Springs Road. Victory Park is undergoing a transformation to make it more walkable by improving the sidewalks, adding better signage and dedicated bike lanes, improving streetscape, and converting several streets from one-way to two-way. Trademark Properties is spearheading the retail and development game plan. New tenants in Victory Park include Jimmy John’s, Buzzbrews, Victory Park Crossfit, Read Between the Lines, Simply Elegant Dallas, and The Hangar. There are also plans for a 700 seat luxury movie theater, Cinepolis, slated to open in 2017. Victory Park has almost 2,500 residential units planned or under construction. The West End Historic District has long been known for its restaurant and retail businesses. The district is seeing a lot of activity within the startup, coworking, and entrepreneur space, and Fairfield Residential is adding almost 300 residential units, which is almost complete. Ellen’s Southern Kitchen is expanding and moving to a new location on Market Street and owner Joe Groves and chef partner, Russell Mertz, are adding a homemade Italian food concept, Grezza, to the mix. Additionally, Brad Oldham International opened a studio (complete with a retail store) on the ground floor of the parking garage at 1200 Ross Avenue, and has adorned the roof of the garage with the 22 foot tall, 3,500 pound sculpture, SkaterBIRD.

More than 170 places to shop

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Over 300 restaurants and bars

For a complete list of places to shop and eat in Downtown, visit www. downtowndallas.com, then DINE or SHOP. Four out of the top five largest commercial property managers

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DOWNTOWN DALLAS The myriad of transportation options in Downtown Dallas

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Mobility in Downtown Dallas More and more, Dallas is becoming a national destination for leisure and business travel, and corporations from across the nation are looking to the competitive advantages of our region like low taxation, regulation, and cost of living when considering relocations. Downtown Dallas is the hub of both ground and air transportation for the entire region – where the DART light rail and bus system, the Trinity Railway Express, Greyhound, and the North Texas Highway system converge. Downtown is less than 20 minutes from two major airports – DFW International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field Airport (Love Field), both of which are undergoing significant transformation. As the center of the city and one of the region’s most prominent employment centers, Downtown is the place where freeways, arterial roads, commuter rail, light rail, bus lines, and trolley cars all converge. The Downtown Dallas 360 plan sets a goal to “accelerate the transition toward a balanced, multi-modal transportation system that embraces and equalizes the importance of light rail, streetcar, pedestrian, bicycle, and automobile mobility. Downtown’s future as a successful urban place rests on its ability to accommodate multiple modes to allow the spontaneity, freedom, and accessibility that only an urban environment can provide.” Recent accomplishments this goal include:

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D-LINK Downtown Dallas, Inc. (DDI), the City of Dallas, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) continue to

partner to fund D-Link. D-Link is a free entertainment shuttle that provides transportation to most major destinations in Downtown Dallas— from the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center to Main Street, the Dallas Arts District, the West End Historic District, Victory Park, and Klyde Warren Park—and connects to the bustling Bishop Arts District and Jefferson Boulevard in Oak Cliff. The bright magenta-branded D-Link buses run every 15 minutes from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Thus far, ridership for the two-year pilot program is positive, with an average daily ridership of approximately 1,000. DDI installed 14 modern wooden benches with D-Link accent colors at popular D-Link stops. MCKINNEY AVENUE TROLLEY EXTENSION The highly anticipated extension of the M-Line trolley into Downtown is complete, resulting in one-third of the trolley line running through the Downtown core. The $9.9 million project constructed a 0.65-mile track extension of the MATA trolley line, creating a reverse loop along Olive Street and St. Paul Street that makes for safer trolley operations and better access to DART’s St. Paul Station. DDI is a major McKinney Avenue Transit Authority partner, and you can find our ads promoting all there is to see and do in Downtown Dallas on your favorite trolley! BIKE LANES Bike lanes, some dedicated and some shared, now run throughout Downtown’s core and connect Dallas’ trail network through Downtown. DDI

provided the City of Dallas with a $40,000 grant to help implement the “Central Core Connection”, on-street shared bike lanes that will connect the Katy Trail with the Santa Fe Trail through the greater Downtown area. The City of Dallas has completed 165 miles of bikeway facilities and another 103 miles are funded. DDI continues to work with City of Dallas staff to identify new bike facility locations in Downtown, focusing on providing additional safe connections for cyclists. The Center City is included in the City’s radius of near term priority projects to implement. ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION AND TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS In 2014, DDI officially supported the City Council’s efforts to improve and diversify transportation-forhire services offered in Dallas. Diversifying and increasing options for transportation-for-hire and rideshare accomplishes many things; it provides connectivity in areas of Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods that are not yet woven together by public transportation, allowing customers to discover new parts of the city with ease. It incorporates technology in a way that makes transportation safe, efficient, and reliable, and it engages a significant consumer demographic active in the Downtown area. It provides a market solution that has resulted in positive customer experiences, and it encourages new businesses, which are vital to an upand-coming generation of industry. OAK CLIFF – DOWNTOWN STREETCAR Construction of the first phase of the

Oak Cliff-Downtown streetcar line is complete! This is the first phase of a long-term plan for an integrated fixedrail modern streetcar system that would connect Dallas’ urban neighborhoods. The line runs along the Houston Street Viaduct, a 2-mile route that connects Union Station to Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Plans and funding are in place to extend this line south to the Bishop Arts District and east to the Omni Dallas Hotel. HIGH-SPEED RAIL The City of Dallas and DDI are working closely with Texas Central Railway to capitalize on a transformational opportunity offered by the proposed high speed rail line from Dallas to Houston. Two potential Downtown area sites have been identified as possibilities for the Dallas station. ZIPCAR Zipcar Dallas launched several vehicles in Downtown in 2014 and has been expanding locations and adding cars throughout Dallas, as well as at several DART stations. wZipcar provides drivers with cars they can rent by the hour or by the day and has almost 20 cars available in the Dallas Farmers Market District, Main Street District, Thanksgiving Commercial Center, West End Historic District, Civic Center, and Uptown, with plans to expand into even more neighborhoods in 2015. D2 DART has reinvigorated plans for a second alignment through Downtown to address capacity expansion. DART is working to identify the locally preferred alternative for that alignment

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visitors, has become wildly popular and runs throughout greater Downtown - you can simply text or call E-Frogs and they will pick you up and take you to your Downtown destination Downtown Dallas 360, our for free (subject to availability, and strategic plan that guides the tips greatly appreciated). Creative future development of Downtown, and fun modes of transportation like addresses Transportation and Transit this are key to our future, not only Oriented Development as one of five in moving people around, but also “transformative strategies” in the in providing something “fun” to do! 2011 plan. The plan stresses creating Other transportation alternatives connections between the districts, key that have popped up recently are entertainment, employment, and living technology-based transportation-forhubs, and fostering an environment Community hire and ride-sharing services like that provides simplyDallas, an “ease” in strives Downtown Inc. (DDI) to keep Uber and Lyft. Downtown getting around for workers, residents, residents, workers, and visitors informed of breaking news, and visitors. Parking – We can’t talk about development plans, and special events through various Downtown transportation and mobility Recommendations include: communication channels including social media,parking. newsletters, without addressing You will Circulator/Streetcar – The websites (DowntownDallas.com DowntownDallas360. seeand more branding and way finding City of com), Dallas has publications, studied the and inprinted the future, as well as recently special collateral. implementation of a fixed-rail streetcar implemented technologies, such as system that would run throughout ParkMe, a mobile app that helps you Membership the greater Downtown area and to find available parking and prices a member of DDI, will youofbetime invited attend adjacentAs neighborhoods such as not Westonly ahead and to PayByPhone, an Dallas, Oak Cliff, exclusive Fair Park, networking South meetings, events, and forums app that allows you to that pay for and Dallas, East and Uptown. refill Downtown’s metered parking will Dallas, educate and informThe you about currentfrom your first phase of the Oak Cliff Streetcar phone. The City of Dallas launched status, but you’ll also have the opportunity to participate in project is now complete. a parking program pilot in 2014 an aggressive marketing effort to expand and improve the that included pilots such as Zipcar Bike/Trail System – In addition image of Downtown, as well as support our goals carhelp sharing, parking metertosensors, to cars, rail, and buses, the cycling keep Downtown at the forefront of the city’s agenda. parking ban removals, parking map community in Dallas is on the rise mobile apps, and temporary meter both for recreation and commuting. art.all The Dallas will update the As Dallas continues to becomes a Visit DowntownDallas.com for ofCity the of up-to-date parking supply and demand study this more environmentally and healthinformation on business resources, events, restaurants, fall with the goal of identifying where conscious city, as in other great cities shopping, arts & culture, and more! additional parking facilities may be like Portland, Seattle, and New York, needed. we forecast that cycling will become a majorFOLLOW mode ofUS: transportation in Walking – With all of our the next few years. In addition to transportation assets today and those Downtown Dallas, Inc. providing the DtownDallasInc city with the Core coming in the future, we would be Connection grant, DDI installed 60 remiss if we didn’t also mention the new bike racks@DtownDallasInc in the core in 2014, DowntownDallas value of getting out on your feet in bringing the total number to 140 as an urban environment. Downtown well as a new@downtown_dallas bike fix-it station at Dallas 360 addresses making our Pegasus Plaza.#mydtd streets more pedestrian-friendly. But in short, this means nicer sidewalks, Enter tainment/Alternative more landscaping, and outdoor our newsletters by going to DowntownDallas.com clicking cafes, on Uses – Subscribe E-Frogs, tosimply an electric “newsletter sign-up.” vending carts, and other means to vehicle that provides complimentary create a more pleasurable walking rides to residents, workers, and by this fall to keep phase one of D2 (Victory to Convention Center) on a schedule that lets them advance through FTA review for funding.

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Downtown Dallas 360: Forward Momentum By Kourtny Garrett Executive Vice President, Downtown Dallas, Inc. and Downtown Dallas 360 Project Team Lead

This year’s Downtown Dallas special section is overflowing with success in the city’s urban center. From large-scale development and important infill projects, to recreation additions, great restaurants, and service amenities, the vision for Downtown’s revitalization planted well over a decade ago is coming to fruition. Such success is not a matter of happenstance; it is the result of thoughtful and deliberate planning, most recently led by the Downtown Dallas 360 plan (360), a public-private partnership between Downtown Dallas, Inc., the City of Dallas, and the greater Downtown 360 community. Originally adopted in 2011, Downtown Dallas 360 addresses several transformative strategies critical to urban redevelopment including housing, transportation, urban design, parks, and the public realm. It introduced the importance of “the 15,” the greater Downtown area as a series of districts, all with unique attributes and offerings, but a symbiotic whole serving as urban Dallas. So, why are we talking about an update? Out of

67 action items in the original plan, the majority of the items are marked as “complete”. Progress is evident in the Dallas Farmers Market redevelopment, Main Street District ground floor transformation, and the Lamar Corridor. Districts have been connected with projects like Klyde Warren Park and the Continental Avenue Bridge, parking technology has been integrated, Downtown has gone on road diets, and 360 has impacted policy change to improve street activity with revisions to ordinances that encourage street vending and outdoor cafés. Just since spring of 2011, the landscape Downtown has significantly changed, resulting in today’s unprecedented interest in the area. Therefore Downtown Dallas, Inc., the City of Dallas, and a number of partner organizations and neighborhoods have embarked again on the planning process to evolve 360 into strategies relevant for the next five years. In June, the process kicked off with a large public event where almost 300 attended to share their vision, priorities, and wishes for Downtown. Over the next four months, outreach will further spread throughout the neighborhoods that comprise the greater Downtown area, and strategies will form based on what the community and stakeholders want Downtown to become. Connectivity and leveraging large-scale projects with regional impact, such as the potential High Speed Rail,

TxDOT’s CityMAP study assessing I-345, 30, and 35, as well as lower Stemmons work, will be key. Then a focus on two themes that are quickly emerging from preliminary participation: mobility and livability. Input thus far points to a desire for mobility principles that reflect the unique needs of urban Dallas, and for those principles to influence large regional transportation projects, as well as the local grid and its interface with the public realm. Great street design that promotes multi-modal circulation, equalizing access for pedestrians, bikes, and mass transit modes is also important. There is desire to connect our districts and neighborhoods while preserving their authenticity, diversity, and character. And building a livable Downtown is critical; more usable public spaces – places for kids to play, dogs to roam, and all ages to recreate – as well as building a Smart City and integrating technology into urban life and design. Attention to urban design and preservation is a priority, and diversity of housing product and price is a clear need, responding to new demographics, like families, who are living (with more coming!) in the center city. With that comes attention to jobs, entrepreneurs and startups, essential services, and quality education. For more information on the 2011 plan, getting involved today, and a calendar of upcoming events and forums, visit www.downtowndallas360.com.

...building a livable Downtown is critical; more usable public spaces – places for kids to play, dogs to roam, and all ages to recreate – as well as building a Smart City and integrating technology into urban life and design. thomas garza

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Downtown Dallas, Inc. strives to keep Downtown friends and stakeholders informed of breaking news, development plans, and special events through various communication channels, including social media, newsletters, blogs, websites, media relations, special publications, and printed collateral.

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It’s your one-stop-shop for all things Downtown. DO, DINE, LIVE, STAY, and GETTING AROUND sections provide an easy way to explore all there is to do in Downtown by district and type.

And now we’re mobile! Downtown is right at your fingertips. Our new mobile site takes you on a tour of the city with a simple and friendly design. Browse by district, or discover what’s nearby by allowing the site to pinpoint your location. You can search for restaurants, explore museums, and even find the perfect place to call home, all with the tap of a finger.

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Subscribe DDI distributes two regular newsletters aimed at keeping you in-the-know about events, openings, and Downtown news. Be sure to sign up by visiting www.downtowndallas. com and clicking on ‘Newsletter Signup’ at the bottom of the page. Downtown Monthly is a monthly newsletter that keeps subscribers up-to-date on Downtown news and announcements about topics such as economic development, key policy changes, member news, and upcoming events. The Fifteen is a bimonthly newsletter highlighting upcoming events and the hottest new openings in the 15 districts of the greater Downtown area.

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