Looking for some fun in the sun? Downtown Dallas is packed with opportunities to get moving, get doing, and get dining along gorgeous nature trails or with a view of the Dallas skyline. Whether you’re a foodie, naturist, or fitness fanatic, there are plenty of options to get your outdoor fix and keep your social distance. Ellie’s Yoga & Brunch This is a great option if you’re into yoga,... read more
It’s that time of year again, and the sights and sounds of the holidays aren’t forgotten in Downtown Dallas. Dallas is known for its cityscape, skyline, and beautiful lights anyway, and the holidays crank it up a notch. There may be a giant eyeball Downtown, but your eyes may feel that big with the lights you will experience during the holidays. Things are getting started soon as Deck the Plaza, a... read more
Goldstein to Lead All Internal and External Communications and Government Relations DALLAS (Nov. 10, 2020) – Today, Downtown Dallas, Inc. (DDI) named Scott Goldstein its Chief of Communications & Policy, effective Nov. 30, 2020. He will report directly to DDI’s President & CEO, Kourtny Garrett. In this newly created executive position, Goldstein will be responsible for advancing the voice... read more
[gallery ids="3976,3977,3978,3979,3980,3981" type="square" orderby="rand"] Downtown Dallas, Inc. (DDI) continues to observe, listen, and respond to the needs and concerns of Downtown. The below highlights are enhancements to DDI services that have already been implemented or will be implemented next week. PUBLIC SAFETY + HOMELESS OUTREACH Daily hours for the Downtown Safety Patrol are from 6:30 a.m. - 11:00... read more
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PHASE 3 - EXECUTIVE ORDER Effective June 3 All businesses currently operating at 25% capacity can expand their occupancy to 50% with certain exceptions. Bars and similar establishments may increase their capacity to 50% as long as patrons are seated. Amusement parks and carnivals in counties with less than 1,000 confirmed positive cases may open at 50% capacity. Restaurants may expand their maximum table size... read more
PHASE 2 – EXECUTIVE ORDER Effective May 18 Services provided by office workers in offices may reopen up to the greater of (i) 10 employees, or (ii) 25% of the workforce, provided employees maintain appropriate social distancing Massage establishments Tattoo studios, piercing studios, hair removal services and hair loss treatment and growth services Child-care services Beginning Friday, May... read more
Downtown Dallas, Inc., in partnership with the City of Dallas, has developed a program that may be helpful to local businesses during these challenging times. As social distancing requirements are changing the manner in which merchants conduct business, the need for additional use of outdoor spaces adjacent to their location may be helpful on a temporary basis. With that in mind, the City has created a new temporary... read more
The Downtown Dallas, Inc. Field Operations Teams, the Downtown Safety Patrol and Clean Team, remain on the streets, working for our stakeholders, seven days a week during this difficult and unprecedented time. Keeping Downtown “clean and safe” is always our number one priority, and now it is more important than ever. By nature of what we do, DDI has several tiers of emergency response plans. Though no one could... read more
Governor Greg Abbott has released new Executive Orders about the reopening of Texas. The Report is in sections, and each can be viewed by clicking the links below. DDI continues to work with a variety of governmental and private stakeholders to ensure Downtown Dallas is a model for COVID response and recovery. If you own or operate a business in Downtown and have questions, or if DDI can support you, please let... read more