DALLAS–The first phase of the redevelopment to create the newVictory Park will soon be underway. The main focusfor this round will be pedestrian-friendly improvements to bothOlive Street and Victory ParkLane in order to achieve the long-term goal of turning thearea into a vibrant district.

“This is a much-anticipated and exciting day for those that liveand work in Victory Park, Uptown and the City of Dallas,” saysLance Fair, COO of Estein & Associates andvice president of Victory Park. “The street and streetscapeimprovements are a vital component of transforming Victory Parkinto Dallas' premier walkable entertainment district that can besustained for years to come.”

Phase one includes:

• a raised crosswalk and a median on Olive Street in order toconnect Victory Park Lane and Victory Plaza
• a signalized crosswalk will be placed at the intersection ofOlive Street and Victory Park Lane
• the removal of existing raised medians and street lights alongVictory Park Lane
• the widening of sidewalks on Victory Park Lane to accommodatelarge outdoor patios

“The redevelopment of Victory Park and revitalization ofdowntown make it a truly exciting time to be in Dallas rightnow. Making Victory Park more pedestrian friendly will make adifference for visitors, but more importantly it will be a vitaltransformation for those who live and work there,” saidDallas Councilmember Adam Medrano, in a statement.“The hope is that these improvements will attract businesses andresidents to the new development, which will in turn allow thisthriving area to reach its full potential.”