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Update from the City of Dallas / Convention and Event Services Department Regarding Pioneer Park, Pioneer Plaza and Pioneer Cemetery
July 23, 2026 | City News DALLAS – Pioneer Cemetery is part of Component 5 of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) Master Plan, a redevelopment effort that has been publicly documented and underway for some time. Component 5 encompasses Pioneer Park, which includes Pioneer Plaza, the surrounding open green space and Pioneer Cemetery together as a single, integrated project area. This is a distinct project within the KHBHCC Master Plan site and separate
Jul 24


New renderings for Dallas Wings' Oak Cliff practice facility released
Check out the video reel that takes you inside the training facility being built in West Dallas. By Charles Nichelson NBCDFW July 2, 2026 The Dallas Wings are sharing a new look at their practice facility, which is currently under construction. The team shared a video reel that includes Downtown Dallas, where the Wings hope to permanently relocate their home games, and inside the facility in West Dallas. There's a community lobby, practice courts, a viewing porch, and a gym.
Jul 2


Construction set to begin soon for Dallas Wings' Oak Cliff practice facility
After taking over as the project developer, the team is making progress on its Joey Georgusis Park site. By Myah Taylor, Staff Writer The Dallas Morning News June 11, 2026 In September 2025, Wings CEO and managing partner Greg Bibb (center) and city officials shoveled dirt for a groundbreaking at the Wings' new practice facility at Joey Georgusis Park in Dallas. The team has since taken over as the developer, with city officials acknowledging they would not be able to make th
Jun 11


Major demolition underway at convention center
Author: wfaa.com Published: 11:12 AM CDT March 30, 2026 Updated: 11:12 AM CDT March 30, 2026
Mar 30


Crews to meet major milestone in Dallas Convention Center reconstruction
Author: wfaa.com Published: 6:01 AM CDT March 30, 2026 Updated: 6:01 AM CDT March 30, 2026
Mar 30


Inspire Dallas – Request for Information (RFI) KBHCCD Master Plan – Central Utility Plant (CUP) & Energy Infrastructure
Deadline for submission: Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:00pm central RFI Overview & Call to Action Inspire Dallas (KBHCCD Component 1 Program Manager), on behalf of the City of Dallas, invites experts, consultants, contractors, financial advisors, and technology providers to respond to this RFI. The City is seeking innovative strategies for the planning, design, delivery, and operation of a new Central Utility Plant (CUP) and supporting energy infrastructure as part of the KBH
Mar 9


Major Demolition Underway at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas
DALLAS - The City of Dallas announced today that major demolition is underway at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD), marking a significant milestone in the delivery of a new, modern convention center and connected district. Demolition of Halls D, E, and F is now in progress to make way for construction of the new facility. This phase follows months of pre-enabling work, including utility relocations, internal structural separation, and site preparation
Feb 25


Dallas Wings Practice Facility Breaks Ground
The Dallas Wings have officially break ground on their new $55 million practice facility in Oak Cliff ! This milestone not only secures the team’s future in Dallas but also brings a state-of-the-art sports hub to the community. Golden shovels and bright smiles marked a memorable groundbreaking, celebrating the strong partnership between the Dallas Wings, Park and Recreation, and Dallas community leaders.
Sep 26, 2025


Black Academy of Arts and Letters move to Fair Park initiates renovation project
Plans are moving forward to overhaul Dallas’ Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The Black Academy of Arts and Letters is included in the multibillion-dollar project and will temporarily relocate while improvements are made. At the corner of Canton and South Akard, major changes are on the horizon. Curtis King, founder and president of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, reflected on what this will mean for years to come. “We’re here today asking for your continued sup
Aug 1, 2025


Dallas’ Black Academy of Arts and Letters shares plans for renovation
The Dallas Morning News The downtown arts group will be relocating to Fair Park before the overhaul. When the Black Academy of Arts and Letters returns to the downtown Dallas convention center in December 2028 as projected, it’ll do so in a revamped home. In a Monday briefing at the academy, TBAAL, as the group is called, previewed its proposed renovation plans. Upgrades will target the nearly 70-year-old building’s theatrical system, ADA accessibility and mechanical, electri
Jul 31, 2025

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