Dallas City Council is poised to initiate the process of scouting for a new home while leaving the door open to a potential retention of the iconic Brutalist structure at 1500 Marilla St.
On Wednesday, council members will consider a resolution directing City Manager Kimberly Tolbert to evaluate options for relocating City Hall operations and compare the costs of repairing the existing building versus leasing, buying, or constructing new digs for staff. The resolution also instructs Tolbert to study redevelopment options for the site that could complement the new convention center and stimulate economic activity downtown.
If adopted, the city manager will have to report back the findings to the Finance Committee no later than February 2026…