A stroll down Katy Trail is a pleasant activity for a ton of Dallasites, and now the city is making a concerted effort to place a similar trail right through the heart of Downtown.
The Dallas Cultural Trail was just awarded a $2 million grant with the goal of constructing a trail that would connect "three major Dallas entertainment districts," according to the Dallas Morning News.
The Cultural Trail will connect the Dallas Arts District, Deep Ellum and South Dallas, which are currently separated by Interstates 30 and 345.
Stephanie Keller Hudiburg, the executive director of the Deep Ellum Foundation which is spearheading the project in collaboration with Fair Park First and the Dallas Arts District, said, "Somebody might be able to commute along this trail from South Dallas into Deep Ellum or downtown.
"In addition to a tourist from out of town being able to travel it for recreational purposes."
In total, the Cultural Trail will cost an estimated $40 million. The $2 million grant will be used for planning, designing and hosting community events to gather residents' feedback on the project.
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