Dallas is booming—but can its downtown keep pace?
In this live episode of Intersections, Dallas City Manager Kim Tolbert and businessman Ray Washburne join the conversation about what it will take to build a stronger, more connected and more vibrant Dallas. From Charleston and Santa Barbara to Dallas’ own Bishop Arts, Deep Ellum and Klyde Warren Park, they explore why great cities need more than economic growth—they need a genuine sense of place.
The conversation dives into the future of Downtown Dallas, the Downtown Dallas 2036 plan, the new convention center, hotel and entertainment development, parking and walkability, vacant properties, permitting reform, professional sports and the importance of public-private partnerships. Kim and Ray also discuss why investing in the city’s core isn’t just about downtown—it has the potential to strengthen neighborhoods and economic development throughout Dallas.
In this Episode
[03:01] What Makes a Great City?
[09:48] Dallas as an Economic Engine
[14:09] Creating a Sense of Place in Dallas
[20:17] Reimagining Downtown Dallas
[27:22] The Economics of a Strong Downtown
[30:23] Downtown Dallas 2036
[34:26] Unlocking Surface Parking Lots & Vacant Property
[42:10] Public-Private Partnerships & the Convention Center[
51:19] Professional Sports & the Future of Downtown
[54:21] Zoning, Permitting & Making Dallas Easier to Build In
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