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Big Cedar Wilderness in Dallas. [Photo: City of Dallas]

City of Dallas Acquires Nearly 300-Acre Big Cedar Wilderness for Park System

by Lance Murray | Jun 15, 2023

The "exceptional green haven" features hike and bike trails amid more than 50,000 trees. Wednesday's vote by the Dallas City Council will preserve the southwestern Dallas property in perpetuity, ensuring that future generations of Dallas residents can enjoy the benefits of nature the city has to offer.

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9/11 Heroes: Old Parkland Installs Monument Honoring United Airlines Flight 93

by Quincy Preston | Sep 11, 2020

As many remember lost loved ones and heroic acts by first responders and citizens on 9/11, Old Parkland in Uptown Dallas has erected a newly commissioned bronze statue in honor of the heroes on United Airlines Flight 93. The "Non Sibi" monument "will forever be a reminder" of the crew and passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 that fought back against the terrorists who hijacked their plane.

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Todd Interests and East Quarter Give $1 Million Donation to Fund Harwood Park Construction

by Alex Edwards | Jun 30, 2020

Todd Interests and East Quarter Partners donated $1M to Parks for Downtown Dallas for its fourth urban park. Once complete, Harwood Park will connect the East Quarter District, the Dallas Farmers Market District, and the Downtown core.

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Smart park: Rendering of the forthcoming West End Plaza. [Image: [Image: James Corner Field Operations, Courtesy of Parks for Downtown Dallas and the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department]

‘High-tech Park’ from NY High Line Designer Coming to Dallas’ West End

by Nicholas Sakelaris | Aug 16, 2018

The West End Plaza at Market and Corbin streets is part of the ongoing developments in the neighborhood where the Dallas Innovation Alliance is piloting smart cities tech.

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