Statement of Purpose

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​Dallas City Hall, designed by the internationally renowned architect I.M. Pei and completed in 1978, is a masterpiece of modern architecture and civic pride. This bold, innovative building stands as a symbol of our community's resilience and recovery in the years following the Kennedy assassination. Its significance was recently recognized by the Dallas Landmark Commission, who voted to initiate historic designation.

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Today, the City of Dallas leaders are considering a proposal to abandon City Hall and its public plaza, which will inevitably lead to its demolition. Demolishing this architectural icon would be an irreversible loss for our city, erasing a landmark recognized worldwide for its form, engineering, and vision. City Hall is not just a building, it represents our shared history, our commitment to progress, ambition for excellence, and our reputation as a world class city.

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We call on the Dallas City Council to:

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• Halt any rush to demolish this irreplaceable civic landmark and actively engage the public in discussions about its future.

• Commission a comprehensive, transparent study by qualified professionals to objectively evaluate renovation, modernization, and repair options.

• Rigorously compare costs and community benefits versus relocation before making any irrevocable decisions.

• Keep community stakeholders fully informed at all points in the process.​

 

Voting to abandon or demolish City Hall based on incomplete and erroneous information is a short-sighted move that undermines our city‘s heritage and public values. The fiscally responsible path is to retain ownership, repair, thoughtfully modernize, and respect Dallas’s architectural and democratic legacy.

Join us in urging the City Council to preserve—not abandon or demolish—Dallas City Hall.