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⭐ DONATE: MAKE AN IMPACT IN CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY IN DALLAS STARTING APRIL 17! ⭐ That’s a wrap–and we’re still buzzing from the energy of last Friday’s Video Art Night! Thanks so much to EVERYONE who came down to AT&T Discovery District. We’re proud to have created such a powerful celebration of creativity and community together in downtown Dallas. Missed the event? You can still support AURORA through North Texas Gives to the Arts, presented by Communities Foundation of Texas and sponsored by The Giana Foundation Fund in celebration of Dallas Arts Month, running from APRIL 17-30. You can make an impact by donating, and tomorrow’s the day to do it! On APRIL 17TH, your gift goes twice as far. The first $100,000 in online donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar by The Giana Foundation Fund, the Robert B. and Virginia Payne Fund for Arts & Culture, and Communities Foundation of Texas. Double your donation impact, and help keep programming like VAN free and accessible to all! Do it through our North Texas Gives page https://lnkd.in/eQTUrhw7. Thank you! @northtexasgivingday @communitiesfoundationoftexas ––––– Video Art Night 2025 transformed Downtown Dallas into a one-night immersive public art experience. VAN showcased outstanding video art by regional and national artists, examining the common ground that binds us⁠—whether through values, goals, or narratives⁠—moving beyond individual differences to open new pathways of connection. Video Art Night 2025 was made possible with the support from Downtown Dallas, Inc. , #TheAddyFoundation , #attdiscoverydistrict , #BowdonFamilyFoundation , #texastreetransformations #lightwarelabs

Each year, D CEO’s Power Brokers program honors the region’s top-performing brokers—those who drive the most revenue for their firms and help shape North Texas’ commercial real estate landscape. On Feb. 27, this year’s honorees gathered at Bank of America Plaza - Dallas for a special celebration recognizing their contributions to the region’s economy through major real estate deals. The evening also featured the presentation of the Legacy Award to industry leader Jack Fraker, celebrating his enduring impact on the industry and community. Fraker got his start in real estate with Cushman & Wakefield in 1987 after stints in Saudi Arabia and Belgium. He shifted to CBRE in 2003. By the time his tenure there ended in 2022, Fraker had cultivated a reputation as a consistent top national producer in industrial investment sales. Deals he personally closed added up to 1.5 billion square feet and $85 billion and spanned the globe. He has since triangulated a path to Newmark, where he is president and global head of industrial and logistics. A special thank you to our host sponsor, Bank of America Plaza, and our signature sponsors: Downtown Dallas, Inc., City of Farmers Branch, Scott + Reid General Contractors, Inc., and Vantrust Capital. See the full scenes from D CEO’s Power Brokers event: https://lnkd.in/gCK3Aj4V

We’re excited to welcome The Operators Club to the DDI membership community! Situated in the historic Coca-Cola Building in the West End Historic District, The Operators Club pays homage to over a century of hard work and craftsmanship. This stylish venue offers a unique blend of elevated bar fare and classic cocktails, all within a setting that exudes vintage charm. Highlights include: 🍝 Signature Dishes: Don't miss their renowned Pasta Zepp—a hollowed-out bread loaf filled with your choice of fettuccine alfredo or spaghetti marinara.  🍷 Ambiance: Featuring glossy cement floors, exposed brick, and large windows that flood the space with natural light, the interior reflects the building's storied past.  Location: Nestled at 2019 N Lamar St, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75202, in the heart of the West End Historic District.  Whether you're winding down after a long day or seeking a distinctive spot for your next gathering, The Operators Club offers a welcoming atmosphere for all. Join us in giving Christopher Bohn and his team a warm DDI welcome! #NewMemberSpotlight #TheOperatorsClub #DowntownDallasInc #DDIMembership #DallasEats #SupportLocal

We are thrilled to welcome BKV Group as the newest member of Downtown Dallas Inc.! With a reputation for innovative and sustainable design, BKV is a holistic, multidisciplinary firm with a mission to enhance the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental contexts of the communities they shape and design. Their commitment to design excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance the vibrancy and growth of Downtown Dallas. We look forward to collaborating and seeing the impact of your visionary work in our city! Join us in giving BKV Group a warm welcome in the comments! #DowntownDallas #DDIMembership #WelcomeBKVGroup #UrbanInnovation #ArchitectureMatters #NewMemberSpotlight

April is Dallas Arts Month! 🎨🌟 There are so many vibrant cultural events that celebrate our city's creative spirit and transform Downtown's public spaces. Kicking things off is the return of the Dallas Art Fair (April 10-13) at the Fashion Industry Gallery, drawing international galleries and art lovers to Downtown. On April 11, join us for two signature events: Video Art Night by AURORA and DDI, showcasing regional and national artists' moving images around the theme "In_Common." Changing Perspectives Block Party in the Dallas Arts District, featuring performances by SWAY, Monica Saldivar, and interactive installations. That same weekend, we are putting on the Downtown Dallas Arts and Music Festival, bringing even more energy to Main Street Garden! We hope to see you there! #DallasArtsMonth #DallasCulture #CreativeDallas #PublicArt #DowntownDallas

Exciting news for Downtown Dallas! 🎉 THERME GROUP is investing $800 million to build its first U.S. wellness resort near 1500 S. Riverfront Blvd, opening as early as 2030. The 450,000-square-foot facility will feature thermal baths, saunas, mineral pools, and more, attracting 1.8 million visitors annually and creating over 1,000 jobs. We are thrilled to see this transformative project move forward, adding yet another world-class destination to our vibrant Downtown and supporting continued growth in the area. Big thanks to Councilman Jesse Moreno, Cedars Neighborhood Association President Kirk Jordan, and DDI Board member Mathews Southwest for their support in bringing this vision to life! https://lnkd.in/gnbkBww9

In time, the full story of what saved the flagship Downtown Neiman Marcus store — at least through Christmas 2025 — will be told in bars, ballrooms, and board rooms. We know it was a classic tale of Dallas public and private sector leaders locking arms in a fight to protect the beating heart of our city. We know it appeared to be a “Hail Mary” effort in the face of repeated insistence from Saks Global leaders that the store would close at the end of March. We know the next chapter may well wind it’s way through Dallas City Council chambers, should discussions include economic development incentives. Read more about what's next -- and everything else happening at City Hall this week -- in my weekly Meetings of Interest newsletter. Jennifer Scripps Kimberly Bizor Tolbert Todd Interests Linda McMahon, NACD.DC Dallas Economic Development Corporation Downtown Dallas, Inc.

So pleased to share that our cherished Downtown Neiman Marcus store will stay open at least through the end of the year in anticipation of a plan to operate in Downtown for much longer. I cannot say enough about the incredible leadership from Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert in securing this commitment to Downtown Dallas. Kim has been working in partnership with Downtown Dallas, Inc., Shawn Todd of Todd Interests, and Linda McMahon, NACD.DC, of Dallas Economic Development Corporation, for weeks to make this happen. This is an incredible vote of confidence in the promise and potential of Downtown Dallas, a thriving and diverse neighborhood that more than 15,000 people now call home. I leave you with our city manager's words: “We are excited that Saks Global has decided to keep Neiman Marcus open downtown, as we explore the opportunity to unlock the potential to transform downtown into an international beacon and economic engine for fashion — just as the Neiman Marcus founders intended when they opened the store more than 100 years ago. We look forward to exploring what’s on the horizon and are committed to continuing our conversations with the Saks Global team.”

As the 89th Texas Legislative Session continues, DDI has finalized our key advocacy priorities, focusing on five critical areas: ✅ Economic Development – Supporting incentives for building conversions, historic preservation, and public-private partnership tools like PIDs and Economic Development Entities. ✅ Public Safety & Quality of Life – Advocating for increased funding for urban security, expanded mental health services, and long-term stability for Dallas’s Police & Fire Pension System. ✅ Housing & Development – Promoting policies that encourage residential growth and mixed-use development in Downtown. ✅ Mobility & Infrastructure – Advancing investments in transit, walkability, and smart city initiatives. ✅ Education & Workforce Development – Strengthening pathways for workforce readiness and talent attraction. We’re committed to ensuring Downtown Dallas remains a thriving, safe, and dynamic urban core. Stay tuned for updates as we work with legislators in Austin! #myDTD #TexasLegislativeSession #DowntownDallas #