City advances First Street revitalization plan; $6.92 million estimate, archaeological mitigation expected

Jul 28, 2025

City staff and consultant presented a scaled, five-block First Street streetscape project for downtown that addresses failing sidewalks and walls, has an estimated construction budget of $6.92 million, and will require archaeological mitigation and easement acquisitions before bids this fall.

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The Dallas City Council heard a detailed presentation July 28 on the long‑planned First Street revitalization, a downtown streetscape project stretching roughly between Union and Laughlin streets that officials say addresses failing sidewalks, leaning retaining walls and ADA barriers.

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