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City Council District 2

A Letter from Councilmember Pauline Medrano

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

Greetings!

The Maple Avenue Transformation was a big success story for District 2 in 2008.

From Oak Lawn to Medical District Drive, Maple Avenue is a strategic growth area in Dallas, encompassing 5,000 businesses, more than 100,000 jobs, and producing a fourth of the taxes collected by the City. So many District 2 residents have been actively involved in homeowners associations, crime-watch groups and civic organizations, so your participation in the Maple Avenue Transformation was certainly no surprise.

With this effort, we proved once again that by working together we can make a difference! Litter and trash are gone, along with illegal signs, overgrown vegetation and tree limbs blocking street signs and names. The result: a nicer, cleaner environment; increased security and less crime. And the Sky Tower showed residents that the Dallas Police Departments’ commitment to improving security on Maple Avenue was real. Their presence has proven to be a valuable tool for public safety for both retailers and shoppers.

Creation of the Maple Avenue Economic Development Committee by the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a key strategic planning and marketing initiative. Property owners are helping the cleanup, learning about City ordinances and understanding how the economic plan will benefit all Maple Street businesses. Incentives have also been created for businesses to boost curb appeal, including a “First Monday” event to help Maple Avenue merchants bring in more customers.

Looking ahead, the new DART green line Inwood Station opening in 2010 will contribute to future development and enrich adjacent neighborhoods, including Oak Lawn, Love Field west and Arlington Park. And the Mockingbird/Maple Tax Increment Financing District will redevelop obsolete multi-family and commercial buildings, inadequate retail centers and underused industrial facilities.

I am so very proud of the progress we have made in District 2, and I know that progress is due to the dedication and involvement of our residents. I thank you for your efforts, and I will continue to do my best to make our District one of the best places to live in the City of Dallas.

Please contact my office with any concerns, ideas or suggestions. Together, we can build a strong, vibrant community.

Best regards,

Pauline Medrano

Council District Economic Development Profile