“Bridges are more than just structures; they’re vital arteries that link communities, enhance accessibility, and eliminate the gaps between us.”
J.D. Trueblood
President and CEO
Turtle Creek Association
.…on partnering with the Turtle Creek Conservancy and the city of Dallas on The Bridges of Turtle Creek historic preservation project.
Dallas is known for its huge, sky-scraping bridges over the Trinity River. But just a few miles north, eight small bridges along Turtle Creek have their own place in the history of the city and the hearts of its citizens. Now these low-key yet iconic bridges are being preserved and revitalized thanks to “The Bridges of Turtle Creek,” an initiative launched by the Turtle Creek Association (TCA), Turtle Creek Conservancy (TCC), and the city of Dallas.
The Bridges of Turtle Creek initiative “aims to enhance the Turtle Creek corridor for all who live, work, and enjoy the area.” [Photo: Turtle Creek Association]
The initiative is focused on eight bridges built nearly a century ago for these key streets over Turtle Creek: Stonebridge Drive, Blackburn Avenue, Lemmon Avenue (both bridges), Hall Street, Bowen Street, Fairmount Street, and Maple Avenue.
The project will preserve the neighborhood’s historic bridges amid a whirl of local development. Currently, more than two dozen residential and commercial projects worth $2 billion are underway in the Turtle Creek community, the TCA noted, adding that the project “aims to enhance the Turtle Creek corridor for all who live, work, and enjoy the area.”
The project’s committee members are working to ensure that each bridge is “thoughtfully integrated” with its surrounding environment and urban setting. The TCA said that with sustainable materials being used on the project, the completed bridges “will require minimal ongoing maintenance, preserving their beauty and functionality for years to come.”
A blue heron is one of the views you could see when strolling under and around the bridges of Turtle Creek. [Photo: Turtle Creek Association]
“The Bridges of Turtle Creek aims to be an enduring asset, enriching community life for current and future residents,” TCC President and CEO Tiffany Divis said in a statement. “We intend to strengthen the Turtle Creek neighborhood by enhancing accessibility and fostering deeper connections with Uptown, Oak Lawn, and the wider Dallas region. This improves the overall quality of life for residents and visitors by providing safer, more beautiful, and engaging routes for pedestrians and cyclists.”
Dallas City Council Member Paul Ridley, District 14, said the initiative “will serve as a model for future public-private partnerships, demonstrating how diverse organizations can collaborate to improve the urban environment.”
One of the bridges being preserved by The Bridges of Turtle Creek initiative. [Photo: Turtle Creek Association]
“By joining forces, the Turtle Creek Association, Turtle Creek Conservancy, and the city of Dallas — including the departments of Transportation, Dallas Water Utilities, and Parks and Recreation—are combining expertise and resources to create a lasting, positive impact on the neighborhood and beyond.”
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