Dear Friends

As property owners and residents of Deep Ellum we are committed to the continued development and vitality of the historic Deep Ellum neighborhood. The Pearlstone Building a former grain elevator which was abandoned in 1959 poses both an obstacle to traditional development, but a unique opportunity for redevelopment. This building represents both the history and the future and how we as a neighborhood incorporate our past in the redevelopment of Deep Ellum.

The primary problem has been confusion over exactly what and how TXDOT would allow the property owner Jim Rogers to do with the building. You can help by emailing members of city council and requesting that they renew the amendment for as long as possible. On the Wednesday, August 13, 2008 it is slated to go before the Dallas City Council and is described on the agenda as an Amendment to the Deep Ellum/Near East Side Special Provision Sign District that allows wallscape signs to be placed on buildings greater than 80 ft. in height. We encourage and appreciate the efforts of the City of Dallas to allow wallscape on the Pearlstone Building in Deep Ellum to make redevelopment of the Pearlstone Building possible.

Our support for the Pearlstone wallscape proposal is unwavering. We need your help to get approval from City Council for the wallscape ordinance and request that you write a letter to members of the City Council of the City of Dallas to approve the Wallscape Ordinance in Deep Ellum Seciton 51A-7.1306(f) of the Dallas Development Code.

For more information please download this PDF.

Sincerely yours,

Gianna Madrini
President
Deep Ellum Association

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A COLLECTION OF VISUAL FRAGMENTS BY DANNY DELPURGATORIO AND LIMBERT FABIAN
 
THURSDAY JULY 10, 2008 OPENING RECEPTION
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301 N. CROWDUS ST. DALLAS TX 75226

In today's world we have GREEN cars, GREEN companies, and GREEN living. What does this mean?

Sustainability in Dallas
Part I - Sustainable Education Foundation

Please join Jeff Kiec, LEED Project Director for Partner Engineering and Science, as he explains GREEN Dallas and the basics of sustainability at Gallery 2910 on July 16th @ 6pm. It's different than "going green"; what does that really mean??? Come network with professionals in architecture, design, building and retail industries. Sustainability in Dallas part one of a three part series will be great use of your time.

RSVP: events@gallery2910.com
(Only 40 seats available)

We just wanted to remind everybody that Mayor Leppert will be in Deep Ellum for our Town Hall Meeting on June 27 from 2PM-4PM at Sons of Hermann Hall (3414 Elm St.) This is a great opportunity to hear the mayor speak about where he sees Deep Ellum going in the next few years.

In 2007, Preservation Dallas listed Deep Ellum as one of their 11 "Most Endangered Historic Places". They are now requesting submissions for the 2008 list. You can download the form for the Preservation Dallas 2008 Most Endangered Nominations and send to: ATTN: 2008 Endangered List Committee · 2922 Swiss Avenue · Dallas, Texas 75204-5928 Phone 821.3290 / Fax 214.821.3573 Property types you can nominate: *any kind of building *roadside structures/signs *engineering sites (i.e. bridges) *public art (i.e. monuments) *historic, cultural landscapes *archaeological sites From Preservation Dallas: "SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION FOR THE 2008 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PROPERTIES LIST Each year the city of Dallas loses historic buildings, sites and places that are significant to its past. Historic and architectural resources are irreplaceable community assets that tell the story of the city’s development. As part of National Historic Preservation Month in May, Preservation Dallas will announce its annual list of endangered places. Submit your nomination to the 2008 Most Endangered Historic Properties List by completing and returning the attached form by April 30. Instructions for submissions are included on the form." - Preservation Dallas See the Landmark Commission's suggestion for the next designated Deep Ellum history. The 2500 Elm/2509-13 Main block is the former Gypsy Tea Room/Ball Room now the Door/Prophet Bar block. "The last remaining portion of the original African American Deep Ellum." Find already designated Deep Ellum structures here.