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The evolution of the Trinity River from floodway to public space will have the greatest impact to our

city we have ever seen. Downtown Dallas represents not only our citys heritage but also our most economically productive area. Connecting Downtown and the river is essential to realizing Dallas.

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CONNECTEDCITYDESIGN .COM

The Challenge is an open call for urban design strategies to connect Downtown Dallas and the Trinity River. We are seeking bold solutions from professional designers, students and citizens to guide our future development. The Challenge is produced by the Dallas CityDesign Studio, an office of the City of Dallas, in partnership with The Trinity Trust Foundation, Downtown Dallas, Inc., and The Real Estate Council Foundation. Sponsors include partners, individuals, various area stakeholders, and landowners. Collaborators include AIA Dallas, Greater Dallas Planning Council, Dallas Architecture Forum, and the Dallas Center for Architecture.

WHY IS THIS NEEDED?

Dallas key urban assets, Downtown and the Trinity River, are experiencing rebirth and rejuvenation, lifting the citys quality of life and sense of place. Downtown Dallas is emerging as a vibrant collection of neighborhoods. Trinity River Corridor is transforming from floodway to public space. Existing patterns between downtown and the river offer no natural or inviting way of connecting Downtown to the planned Trinity River Corridor Park. The existing conditions between downtown and our river are the result of a collection of independent infrastructure and development decisions made over the past century. Priorities for needed flood control and regional mobility have built a physical condition presenting a challenge to advancing the future priority of connecting these two urban assets.

THE PLACE.

The downtown area districts included are Riverfront, Reunion/Union Station, portions of the Dallas Civic Center, and the West End. This area is uniquely positioned between the Trinity River, Southside & The Cedars, the Design District, and Victory Park. Natural and inviting ways of connecting these parts of the city to one another as well as to the river have been challenged by major flood, rail and highway infrastructure and the lack of a predictable, consistent, or connected street pattern. The utility and necessity of the freeways converging in this area created vital regional connections and influenced Dallas growth since the late 1960s. They are significantly important as a part of the larger regional mobility system. There functionality is key to many areas of our city and their presence has influenced the development of this area for decades.

Request for qualifications from professional firms or individuals within the global urban design community. + Qualifications due 05.09.13 + 3 Design teams selected + Each team awarded $50k + Design strategies due 9.19.13 + Public workshops & lectures

Professional Stream

Participation open to all design professionals, non-professionals, and students of the design community. + Open to all designers + Design strategies due 9.19.13 + 4 Finalists selected + Finalists awarded $5k + Public exhibits & lectures

Open Stream

HOW IT WORKS.

In order to secure the most capable design talent and facilitate a variety of solutions, The Connected City Design Challenge is structured as a competitive process consisting of two idea streams: a professional stream and an open stream. Registration opens 04.04.13.

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The Connected City Design Challenge will build awareness of urban design solutions capable of shaping our city forward, develop a more refined and specific strategy for connecting our downtown and river, and assist in securing future public and private investment. By empowering both designers and citizens, we work to realize integrated solutions that improve the livability and viability of our city. To learn more about The Connected City Design Challenge and to volunteer, please visit connectedcitydesign.com. Financial contributions in support of The Challenge may be made to the Dallas CityDesign Studio Fund at the Dallas Foundation.

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