South Dallas is facing a critical moment in its history, and Scottie Smith, II believes that the neighborhood can reclaim its future by controlling the financial tools that shape redevelopment, such as the proposed Public Improvement District (PID).
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A New Era for the Forest: How Nijeul X is Reimagining Community
Nijeul X has been appointed as the executive and artistic director of Forest Forward, a nonprofit leading the revitalization of the Forest Theater and the surrounding South Dallas community, and is committed to creating a space where the people of South Dallas can thrive through job creation, creativity, and skill-building.
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Dallas ponies up $8 million for Forest Theater’s 100-year-old pipes and other outdated infrastructure
The City of Dallas has approved an $8 million grant to restore the historic Forest Theater on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, which will include infrastructure updates and construction, and is expected to begin in early 2025.
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Dallas’ Forest Theater Celebrates 75th Anniversary, Sparks Revitalization in South Dallas
The Forest Theater in South Dallas is turning 75 years old and is being revitalized as a cornerstone for social change, educational initiatives, and community gatherings by the nonprofit organization Forest Forward.
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‘We had to own the land’: How the Forest Theater became a neighborhood revitalization project
Forest Forward, a Black-led nonprofit, has acquired 22 South Dallas properties, including the theater, a former liquor store, a gas station, and lots behind the theater, in an effort to revitalize the neighborhood and provide housing and parking for the community.
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Non-Profit Forest Forward Unveils Exhibit at NorthPark Center, Celebrating History and Restoration of South Dallas’ Iconic Forest Theater and Highlighting Transformative Revitalization Plans
DALLAS, TX – “Forest Forward: The Future Is Here” explores the $75 million plan to not only restore the Forest Theater for future generations to enjoy, but to ignite a just, healthy and […]
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Victoria Danne Simmons for Forest Theatre
Victoria Danne Simmons has been doing art since she was a child. Paper murals and earth sculptures were some of her favorite pieces to create. Her adult career started at […]