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Vacant building coming down to improve Halperin Park parking and access
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk Charles Nichelson , as published by NBC5 DFW
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Dallas city leaders are making room for Oak Cliff’s Halperin Park by demolishing the vacant City Inn & Suites. This is the first major redevelopment project tied to the park, which is designed to connect areas previously split by I-35E, which the park is built on top of. The park is within walkin...
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Key takeaway This is the first major redevelopment project tied to the park, which is designed to connect areas previously split by I-35E, which the park is built on top of.
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What is this story about? Dallas city leaders are making room for Oak Cliff’s Halperin Park by demolishing the vacant City Inn & Suites. This is the first major redevelopment project tied to the park, which is designed to connect areas previously split by I-35E, which the park is built on top of. The park is within walkin...
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