Downtown Dallas

Population: 1,188,580 (Dallas)

Since the early 1990’s more than 10,500 lofts, apartments and condominiums have been constructed within a mile of Main and Akard streets, the heart of downtown Dallas. Based on continued demand and a strong local economy, construction of an additional 2,000 units is underway or has been announced. Although most of the 10,500 units are in new buildings, the most spectacular spaces are not on the fringes, but in the heart of Downtown in salvaged warehouses and factories. With their tall ceilings and dramatic views, these converted lofts epitomize New Urbanism. Downtown residents represent all constituencies — singles, young professionals, young married couples, middle-age professionals and empty nesters — anyone who wants to be close to museums, theater and

Education

Dallas Independent School District

The D.I.S.D. is affiliated with the Satellite Education Resources Consortium (SERC), which provides instruction for students and staff via satellite. Positive Parents of Dallas links the business community and parents in an effort to promote positive achievement of staff and students in the D.I.S.D.

There are more than 40 private and parochial schools located in Dallas including:
Christ the King Catholic School
The Parish Episcopal School
Cistercian Preparatory School
Parkhill Junior High School
Covenant Christian Family School
Providence Christian School of Texas
Episcopal School of Dallas
Scofield Christian School
First Baptist Academy
St. Mark’s School of Texas
Greenhill
Trinity Christian Academy
Hockaday
Ursuline Academy of Dallas
Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas