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flag Dallas City Hall’s aging structure sparks debate over preservation, repair, or replacement amid rising costs and competing visions for its future.

flag Dallas City Hall, designed by I.M. flag Pei and completed in 1978, faces growing concerns over its deteriorating condition, with incomplete assessments and rising repair estimates sparking debate over its future. flag While some, including developer Shawn Todd, argue it is outdated, inefficient, and too costly to update, others emphasize its historical, architectural, and civic significance, urging a thorough evaluation before any decisions. flag Council members are hosting a public listening session, and officials are advancing a new Strategic Real Estate Master Plan. flag Advocates warn against hasty demolition, noting viable alternatives nearby and the high costs of relocation. flag A broader discussion includes calls to preserve the landmark versus modernization, with some suggesting redevelopment of Fair Park instead.

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