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Dallas City Hall’s aging structure sparks debate over preservation, repair, or replacement amid rising costs and competing visions for its future.
Dallas City Hall, designed by I.M.
Pei and completed in 1978, faces growing concerns over its deteriorating condition, with incomplete assessments and rising repair estimates sparking debate over its future.
While some, including developer Shawn Todd, argue it is outdated, inefficient, and too costly to update, others emphasize its historical, architectural, and civic significance, urging a thorough evaluation before any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.
Council members are hosting a public listening session, and officials are advancing a new Strategic Real Estate Master Plan.
Advocates warn against hasty demolition, noting viable alternatives nearby and the high costs of relocation.
A broader discussion includes calls to preserve the landmark versus modernization, with some suggesting redevelopment of Fair Park instead.
La estructura envejecida del Ayuntamiento de Dallas despierta un debate sobre la preservación, reparación o reemplazo en medio de costos crecientes y visiones competitivas para su futuro.