Midtown, Dallas
Midtown is a mixed-use development district under development in Dallas, Texas (USA). The area is located in North Dallas, bordered by Interstate 635 on the south, Dallas North Tollway on the west, Spring Valley Road on the north, and Preston Road on the east. The development is next to Galleria Dallas, an upscale shopping mall, and is located at the southern end of the Platinum Corridor. History. A majority of Midtown is being developed on the former site of Valley View Center, originally built in 1973. In 2011, efforts to coordinate the redevelopment of the mall and  the surrounding real estate were being coordinated by the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce. In April 2012, new owners of Valley View Center, Beck Ventures, announced a $4 billion redevelopment plan for the mall and surrounding property dubbed "Dallas Midtown" that would include retail, condominiums, and a "five star" hotel. The City of Dallas established the Mall Area Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District in 2014. Economy. Park Tower at Dallas Midtown will include 305,230 square feet of office space and 45,900 square feet of retail space. Hike and bike trails are planned, to connect Midtown to White Rock  Creek Trail which leads to White Rock Lake. A trolley system is expected to connect Midtown to the Galleria. Also planned are two luxury hotels, a 10-screen luxury theater, multiple restaurants and entertainment venues. Education. Primary and secondary education. Public schools. Midtown is served by the Dallas Independent School District. Recreation. A 20-acre $110 million park, to be called Midtown Commons, will be located in the center of the development. Government and infrastructure. Local government. Midtown is covered by Dallas City Council District 11. Dallas Fire-Rescue Station 20 is located south of Midtown on Monfort Drive . The Dallas Police Department's North Central Patrol Division serves the district. State representation. Midtown is located in District 114 of the Texas House of Representatives and is currently represented by John Turner. Midtown is within District 16 of the Texas Senate; currently represented by Nathan Johnson