Making History: How Dallas County and MB3i are transforming yet preserving a historic community landmark
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Veloway/SoPac Trail Phase 3 reaches construction milestone
East Dallas neighbors and community partners celebrated substantial completion of the Dallas Veloway/Southern Pacific Trail (SoPac Trail) Phase 3 this month. Representatives from a variety of local organizations attended a ribbon cutting ceremony on the project site, including Friends of the SoPac Trail, the White Rock Neighborhood Association, the White Rock Lake Task Force and Friends of Santa Fe Trail. Located in the City of Dallas
Read moreConstruction begins on new government center in Dallas County
Northaven Trail Phases 2B & 2C project enhances safety and provides a vital east-west side transportation link within the City of Dallas
The Northaven Trail Phases 2B & 2C project, completed in Fall 2019, creates a multimodal transportation link to the Regional Veloweb trail network and serve as the gateway connecting Dallas’ trail system. The Northaven Hike and Bike Trail spans nearly four miles from Denton Drive to Cinderella Lane. Trail users can gain additional access to employment, residential areas, schools, parks
Read moreSoPac Trail Phase 4A reaches construction milestone
Yesterday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in honor of substantial completion of the construction for the Southern Pacific Trail (SoPac Trail) Phase 4A. Representatives from community organizations such as the Vickery Midtown Public Improvement District (VMPID) and Friends of the SoPac Trail attended the ceremony, and Dallas County Commissioners The Honorable Dr. Theresa Daniel (District 1) and The Honorable Mike Cantrell (District 2) delivered opening remarks. SoPac Trail
Read moreDallas County leads the way in hiring Second Chance Workers for construction projects
In late 2017, the Dallas County Commissioners Court modified its hiring-eligibility requirements for construction projects to create work opportunities for individuals with prior misdemeanor and felony convictions (Second Chance Workers). In coordination with the Regional Black Contractors Association (RBCA) and contractors who do business with Dallas County, the Second Chance Workers program engages former offenders to work on County construction projects. The
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