The City of Dallas is investing millions of dollars to bring new recreational opportunities to an area that has struggled with crime for decades.
“Primarily, it’s viewed that the south part of the city has more needs than the north. So when there’s opportunities to bring different resources, the leadership tends to focus on the southern part of the city. There are huge needs in the north part of the city as well. Equity is not geography,” said McGough. “DPD can't just arrest their way out of this, we’ve got to work on additional resources. Just give people a chance.
The one-acre park will sit on the southern end of the site facing Forest Lane and feature a playground, multi-use sport courts, pavilions, landscaping, and trees. The building renovation will create a lobby area, fitness/exercise room, group exercise room, classrooms, child area and space for four city departments: Dallas Public Library, Office of Arts and Culture, Dallas Police, and Dallas Park and Recreation.
Vicky Taylor, who has lived in the area for 20 years and is now the executive director of the Lake Highlands Public Improvement District, said she wants to make sure families have a better life. Park officials said the cost to build the park is $1.9 million while the renovations will cost $5.6 million. Funding will be provided by the Skillman Corridor Tax Increment Financing District funds, the City of Dallas, and monies from the 2017 bond program.
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