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A federal directive to move funding away from housing projects was just another blow to local effort embroiled in setbacks.
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The Dallas Stars have taken another step towards building their future home in Plano, hiring a firm to lead the proposed arena's design.Stars hire arena design firmThe Dallas Stars have selected HNTB as the lead design firm for their planned new arena in Plano, the team announced on Monday.HNTB will lead the work on the arena, which the team is planning to be the centerpiece of a mixed-use business district at the current site of the Shops at Willow Bend Mall off of the Dallas North Tollway.The firm has previously worked with NFL and NBA teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders and Milwaukee Bucks, to build those franchises' new arenas."We are thrilled to officially announce the selection of HNTB," said Tom Gaglardi, Dallas Stars owner, governor and chairman. "The wealth of experience and knowledge that their team brings to the table will allow us to create the best arena in the NHL. Many of the premier facilities in professional and collegiate sports were designed b
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Dallas could install billboards in city parks as a way to generate money.Last week, city council members on the Parks, Trails, and the Environment committee were briefed on revenue opportunities related to advertising signage.It was part of an ongoing series of briefings exploring new ways to generate revenue so that Dallas can continue improving park and recreation services without relying so heavily on the general fund. The park billboards would be placed near park entrances or along the perimeter facing outward so that they are visible to traffic on nearby roadways rather than park visitors.They would also be custom designed to complement the park’s character and potentially offer additional shade or seating as part of the structure.City staff estimates 10 billboards placed in approved locations could generate up to $10 million per year for the park system. "Not breaking any news here. Obviously, we’re entering a time of challenging budgets. And so, therefore, in the park system we’
