Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - 2026-05-19
Approves Recommendation to Return Convention Center to Original Height, 4-2
What happened
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 4-2 to recommend returning the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center to its original elevated height to preserve Jefferson and Houston viaduct connectivity between Oak Cliff/Southern Dallas and downtown.
- Jurisdiction
- Dallas, TX
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 19, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 4-2
Meeting Summary
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 4-2 to recommend returning the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center to its original elevated height to preserve Jefferson and Houston viaduct connectivity between Oak Cliff/Southern Dallas and downtown.
Key Decisions (3)
Recommendation to Return Convention Center to Original Height
Motion to Defer for Two Weeks
Second Motion to Defer for Two Weeks
Development Activity (3)
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Expansion
Commercial
Jefferson Viaduct Down Ramp to Hotel Street
Infrastructure
Jefferson to Houston Bridge over UP Railroad
Infrastructure
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
TxDOT has committed $30M ($15M each) for rehabilitation of Jefferson…
Commercial Demand
Convention center has pre-booked clients for 2030 that would be…
Sentiment
Strong community opposition from Southern Dallas and Oak Cliff residents…
Infrastructure
Multiple concurrent construction projects including I-30 Canyon project and FIFA-related…
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