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Comment on Downtown Safety Patrol Officers Receive Praise from Visitors by Teri Thornton

Teri Thornton — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:00:39 +0000

We had the privilege of meeting Floyd McClelland and Robert Schuder while looking completely lost on the streets of Dallas. not only did these to safety officers show us the correct way to go, but they provided us with a map that was much better than the one we were using. Dallas is well represented by these most courteous men.

Comment on Happy New Year! 2012 in review and looking forward into 2013 by J.E.

J.E. — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:08:23 +0000

I have worked downtown for the last 7 years and have never seen this much energy and excitement here. Part of me mourns that “the secret’s out” about how cool downtown is, but I’ve always known that the march towards critical mass (that 12,000-resident benchmark you mention) cannot come soon enough.

Please do everything in your power to accelerate the construction of the next 2,000 residential units. As new units come in, the older units will become more affordable and downtown living will be easily achievable to everyone. Population will boom, and everyday retail will follow.

I can even see the downtown population reaching 25,000 residents by 2025.

Comment on Season Greetings to Members & Friends of Downtown Dallas, Inc. by Bright ideas: In September, attempts to transform downtown Dallas with pop-up parks and shade for City Hall Plaza | City Hall Blog

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 15:29:58 +0000

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Comment on Downtown Dallas, Inc. Hires Veterans to Serve in the Downtown Safety Patrol by Cynthia Wright

Cynthia Wright — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:49:32 +0000

J.R.Hunter #25 also made me feel safe and comfortable at the train station after 10PM, which I have to ride every night. I saw him also helping tourists. Nice job guys. I’ve never felt unsafe personally, but it is a nice to have your friendly presence. This old lady appreciates it.

Comment on Have You Seen our new Vehicle Wraps? by Gary Gardner

Gary Gardner — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 02:45:18 +0000

Hi, love living downtown at The Element overlooking Main St. Park. I’m sure you have noticed the green interior laminate peeling from a lot of the glass walls in the park/caffe. What are plans to fix this?

Comment on Downtown Dallas, Inc. Hires Veterans to Serve in the Downtown Safety Patrol by Dianne Mowoe

Dianne Mowoe — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:23:28 +0000

J.R.Hunter #25 was very helpful with blockage of my vehicle by an inappropriately parked car. Thank you for yourservices.

Comment on Save the Date – DDI Spring Forum by JE

JE — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:33:16 +0000

Quite excited about the list of downtown projects in 2012; however, many of us are curious about the new 4-story HQ for the DCVB next to the Omni that was announced in 2010 for completion this year. The press release at the time mentioned a mid-2012 move-in date, but construction has not started. Has the project been canceled or postponed, and why?

Comment on From our Family to Yours: Happy Thanksgiving by ParkHub

ParkHub — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:16:19 +0000

Thanks John, very delightful blurb and correct no coincidence in the 12 min rule!

Comment on Downtown Public Safety Update by debra valiquette

debra valiquette — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:42:54 +0000

while visiting downtown Dallas my party was lost. on a nearby corner were three bicycle policemen. they helped us find where we were and guided us to the points of interest we were looking for. they gave us a map which helped very much. we are from a very small town in Illinois and with the policemen there i felt safe and secure. thank you policemen. their badge numbers are 3,17 and 11.

Comment on Introducing DDI Board Member David Terry by debra valiquette

debra valiquette — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:20:52 +0000

while visiting downtown Dallas my party was lost and did not how to find points of interest. on that very corner were 3 policemen on bicycles. they helped us find where we were. they told us directions to several attractions. and offered us a map of downtown they were very helpful,nice and polite. their badge numbers are 3,17, and 11.we are from a small town in Illinois and we felt very safe and secure. thanks to you policemen.