District Updates

10/29/2020 Constant Contact

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Fall Newsletter

Staff: Sophia Figueroa, Liaison Email: [email protected] Madison Johnson, Assistant Telephone: 214-670-7817

Dear Constituents,

Please enjoy reading our newsletter which provides City and District updates. Constituentscan voice their concerns through calls and emails to our office and can also submit servicerequests by using 311.

Thank you for your community engagement and dedication to make this City a better place tolive!

Sincerely,

Lee M. KleinmanCouncil MemberDistrict 11

District Updates

Service Request Data



Valley View UpdateNegotiations to acquire a 4 acre parcel of what used to be the JC Penny parking lot which willbe the first part of the planned 20 acre park. The new sewer line to serve the developmenthas been completed under LBJ freeway. After a year of code enforcement the Mall has beentorn down (except for the movie theatre).

JC Penny has been torn down, Sanger-Harris has been torn down, Sears has been torndown, Dillard’s and its garage have been torn down and most of the out parcel buildings



facing Preston have been torn down.

Seritage/KDC has installed infrastructure on the Sears site (water, sanitary sewer, stormdrainage, electrical service etc.) They have plans under review in the City's permittingdepartment.

On the West side of the redevelopment area we have two new high-end apartmentcomplexes and a new hotel open. Another hotel and a mixed use development are underconstruction. Additionally, the Galleria is undergoing a huge transformation. The City is in negotiations with the owner of the Prism property to buy the building to becomethe Center for International Cultures, which will be the first and only City Cultural Center inNorth Dallas.

LifeTime has plans under review in permitting for a parcel on Preston Road.

A Transportation/Parking study for an Automated Transportation system is complete:http://dallasmidtownvision.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Dallas-Midtown-ATS-ES.pdf

A DISD school plan has been completed in association with TAMU Commerce and is on thefunding list for the 2020 DISD Bond election:http://dallasmidtownvision.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Midtown-STEAM-Section-1.pdf

A park vision plan has been completed:http://dallasmidtownvision.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/DallasMidtownPark_VisionPlan.pdf

A TIF has been created, a overview vision plan has been completed, a thoroughfare plan hasbeen adopted, and the entire 460 acres has been rezoned for mixed use.http://dallasmidtownvision.com/resources/

Walcrest Pump StationThe Walcrest Pump Station contractor is nearing completion of the heavy construction at thesite and is scheduled to complete construction this winter (Winter 2020/2021).

. The updated schedule is as follows:

Winter 2020 / 2021 – Complete pump station and reservoir constructionSpring 2021 – Begin landscapingWinter 2021 – Complete landscaping

For additional information visit: h�p://walcrest.org/.

http://dallasmidtownvision.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Midtown-STEAM-Section-1.pdf



http://dallasmidtownvision.com/resources/

http://walcrest.org/



Fretz Park Playground

Playground installed east of the recreation center (close to the baseball fields)

Fretz Parking Lot

The concrete pour - for the drive and sidewalks



City Updates

Office of Economic DevelopmentThe City of Dallas Office of Economic Development won the IEDC Excellence in EconomicDevelopment Silver Award for its Transforming Space Into Place-City of Dallas SHOPRenovations project in the Neighborhood and Retail Development category. The honor waspresented at this year’s IEDC Virtual Annual Conference, held here in Dallas from Oct 13-16,2020. The Office of Economic Development partnered with SHOP to revitalize and reinventthe Casa View, Hillcrest Village, and Lakeridge shopping centers. All three projects hadsimilar goals: 1) Modernize older yet architecturally interesting rundown retail centers; 2)Create a walkable and inviting retail experience that includes public gathering space; and 3)Explore how public/private community investment can positively impact quality of life. IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize the world's best economicdevelopment programs and partnerships, marketing materials, and the year's most influentialleaders. 35 award categories honor organizations and individuals for their efforts in creatingpositive change in urban, suburban, and rural communities. Awards are judged by a diversepanel of economic and community developers from around the world. IEDC received over500 submissions from 4 countries.

Office of Equity and InclusionThe Office of Equity and Inclusion implemented a campaign developed by the City of Dallasto engage residents, community leaders, and organizations to slow the spread of COVID-19throughout our communities. #StayonGuard when at home, work, and school. Protectingourselves, wearing our masks, and maintaining a safe distance are strategies we mustcontinue implementing to protect our loved ones.

For additional details about Stay on Guard visit here.

Office of Homeless SolutionsThe Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) has scheduled multiple locations for clean-up and tohelp connect individuals with resources and shelter. For a list of locations view here:Encampment Resolution Schedule October 19th - October 30th.

https://dallascityhall.com/departments/public-affairs-outreach/Pages/Stay-On-Guard.aspx#:~:text=Stay%20On%20Guard%20Dallas%20is,campuses%20and%20families%20celebrate%20holidays.

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The Office of Homeless Solutions (OHS) has implemented a Service Request dashboard tobe utilized to track the progress of encampment resolution efforts. Constituents can accessthe dashboard by clicking here.

Public Works UpdateTo view a list of all Districts Active and Scheduled Projects view here: Public Works DistrictProjects.

Halloween SafetyRecently the City’s contract health authority Dallas County increased the COVID-19 threatlevel from orange to red (safest at home) based on the increased numbers of newcoronavirus cases, positive cases as a percentage of all tested, and hospitalizations ofpatients with COVID-19. This most severe threat level and guidance to keep activities outsideone’s household to a minimum is based on best practices from the Centers for DiseaseControl (CDC). Dallas County provides public health guidance for Halloween activities discouraging anydoor-to-door trick or treating, including “Trunk Or Treat” events, to allow physical distance,avoid crowds, and prevent cross-contamination of wrapped candies. While there may be suchevents within the City of Dallas, the City does not sponsor or endorse them and recommendsagainst participation for the safety of all in our community, especially those most vulnerable toCOVID-19.

Helpful Resources

Domestic Violence Information

Domestic Violence affects individuals in every community, regardless of age, economicstatus, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion or nationality. You are not alone; helpis available. It takes courage to ask for help when someone you love is hurting you. You are notalone; support is available.Domestic Violence includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violenceand emotional abuse. Violence in relationships is never okay. Speak with someone tounderstand the signs of abuse.

https://www.dallascounty.org/covid-19/

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https://www.dallascounty.org/covid-19/guidance-health.php

https://www.dallascounty.org/Assets/uploads/docs/covid-19/community/Dallas_CovidHalloweenGuidelines_100120-1.pdf



Violencia Doméstica

La violencia doméstica afecta a personas de todas las comunidades,independientemente de la edad, la situación económica, la orientación sexual, elgénero, la raza, la religión o la nacionalidad. No estás solo; hay ayuda disponible.Se necesita el valor para pedir ayuda cuando alguien que amas te está lastimando. Noestás solo; hay ayuda disponible.La violencia doméstica incluye la violencia física, la violencia sexual, la violenciapsicológica y el abuso emocional. La violencia en las relaciones nunca está bien.Habla con alguien para entender los signos de abuso.

ATMOS ENERGY(Assistance Paying Gas Bill)





Dallas Public Library(Expands Curbside Service)

The Dallas Public Library has expanded to curbside service. For more details about LibraryTo Go locations, visit http://dallaslibrary2.org/covid-19/. Library To Go is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4. And if you have books to drop off, you can do it at thesame time - just drop your books off in the book return while you wait for staff to bring outyour holds!For more details, to see the list of branches, or to read the FAQ,visit dallaslibrary2.org/covid-19/.

http://dallaslibrary2.org/covid-19/

http://dallaslibrary2.org/covid-19/





Halloween Safety TipsCOVID-19 Prevention



Consejos de seguridadpara la prevención de COVID-19

Events/Meetings

Anne Frank Elementary SchoolCool School Neighborhood Park

Community Meeting (Thursday, October 29th)



Branching Out - Volunteer Tree Planting EventFriday, October 30th at 10am

Pagewood Park 10700 Boedeker St.



Branching Out - Volunteer Tree Planting EventWednesday, November 4th at 10am

Valley View Park 7000 Valley View Lane

Dallas Area Rapid TransitSilverLine





Contact Us

We enjoy hearing from you and ask that you continue to connect with ouroffice. As always, our office is here to assist with any service requests and anypolicy questions.

Sincerely,



The District 11 Team

City of Dallas | Mayor & City Council Office, 1500 Marilla Street, Room 5FN, Dallas, TX 75201

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