That corner of the building stands empty. However, Los Barrios Unidos, a federally supported health clinic, opened larger facilities on Singleton Boulevard in November. Recreation Alternatives have improved. The Texas Rangers built a baseball field. The city has several recreation centers.
Churches provide services and facilities.
Because it borders the Trinity River, West Dallas has great aesthetic potential. The Army Corps of Engineers will complete a feasibility study in early 2001 for an environmental restoration project along the old Trinity River channel that runs through several West Dallas neighborhoods. Making attractive parkland out of drainage areas will add significant value to the community. Trinity flooding does not affect much of West Dallas, but it does cause problems. Heavy rain makes the Sylvan Avenue Bridge unusable.