District 1 recommended projects map.
Last week, a list of recommended projects for the $1.1 Billion 2024 bond was released. Of the projects proposed in District 1, only 5% made the recommended list, which was developed by the five City Council appointed Community Bond Subcommittees. The list has now been given to the bond task force who will finalize funding plans largely based on those recommendations.
While only 5% of District 1 projects made the shortlist, the projects total tens of millions of dollars, and projects span every corner of our neighborhood.
Notice a project missing from the map? Even if it didn’t make the recommended list, City Council member Chad West said neighbors are able to show up to public bond task force meetings to continue advocating for projects important to them.
In the coming days, the Advocate will publish a series dedicated to sharing some of the recommended projects for each Oak Cliff city council district. While this is not an exhaustive list of every proposed project, we have aimed to highlight some of the big ticket proposals that could make the final bond package.
Park and Recreation Facilities
$2.5 million for Joey Georgusis Park: recommended for athletic fields and parking
$300,000 for Stevens Park: install playground equipment south of Plymouth Road along the Coombs Creek Trail
$4.75 million for Stevens Park Golf Course: renovate golf course pro shop, expand kitchens and restrooms, second floor addition
$768,670 for Arcadia Park: fire protection, security upgrades and interior upgrades
$9 million for Martin Weiss Recreation Center: complete revamp, including new entryways and gym
$1 million for Westmoreland Park: new skatepark, funds to be privately matched
Streets and Transportation (see map for more)
$3 million for Jefferson Boulevard: A complete reconfiguration of the street spanning from Hampton to Tyler, funding will reduce six lanes to four, create protected bike lanes and improve pedestrian infrastructure.
~$3 million for West Davis Street: street resurfacing on Davis between Hartsdale Drive and Franklin Street
$830,016 for Zang Boulevard: Creation of a sidewalk master plan from Illinois Ave to Clarendon Drive
$5.79 million for Illinois Ave: Street reconstruction from Coombs Creek Drive to Keats Drive
~$2.9 million for Marsalis Ave: Street reconstruction from 8th Street to 10th Street
$4.49 million for Illinois Ave: Street reconstruction from Clinton Avenue to Edgefield Avenue
Other Facilities, drainage projects
$17 million for North Oak Cliff Library: Design and construction of new 18,000 square foot facility including new books
$52,400 for Fire Stations: total amount recommended for both station #14 and #26, needs identified in Facilities Condition Assessment
$552,000 for Coombs Creek Flood Management Study Update: update of 1983 study, identify new projects for Coombs Creek and Kidd Springs
~$4 million for drainage in Coombs Creek surrounding area: drainage projects to protect homes at varying levels of risk from flooding
