Stemmons Corridor, Dallas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stemmons Corridor
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A portion of the Stemmons Corridor (the buildings at the bottom of the photo, the top is downtown Dallas' skyline.)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Dallas |
| City | Dallas |
| Area | northwest Dallas |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| ZIP code |
75207, 75235, 75247
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, and 972 |
The Stemmons Corridor (sometimes called Lower Stemmons) is an area in northwest Dallas, Texas, USA. It has many businesses and factories.
A big road called Interstate 35E (or I-35E) runs through it. This road is also known as the Stemmons Freeway. It was named after Leslie Stemmons by his son, John M. Stemmons. The corridor is located north of downtown. It's west of Oak Lawn, east of the Trinity River and Irving. It is also south of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River.
This area has many hotels and tall office buildings. About 20% of all the property taxes collected in Dallas come from this district. I-35E in Dallas is currently the widest freeway in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. It has 16 lanes in total, including 10 main lanes and 6 access lanes. This wide road stretches from the Woodall Rodgers Expressway in Downtown Dallas to the State Highway 183 split. I-35E is one of the busiest freeways in the country.
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Areas within Stemmons Corridor
The Stemmons Corridor includes several smaller areas. These areas are important parts of the larger corridor.
Main Neighborhoods
- Dallas Market Center: This is a large wholesale trade complex. It hosts many trade shows.
- Victory Park: This area is also sometimes seen as part of downtown or Oak Lawn. It has shops, restaurants, and entertainment.
- Arlington Park: This neighborhood is sometimes considered part of West Dallas.
How People Get Around
The Stemmons Corridor has good ways for people to travel. This helps businesses and people move easily.
Public Transportation
People can use trains to get around the Stemmons Corridor.
Commuter Trains
- Medical/Market Center (TRE station): This is a station for the Trinity Railway Express (TRE). It connects Dallas and Fort Worth.
Light Rail Trains
- DART: The Orange Line (Orange Line) and Green Line (Green Line) light rail trains run through this area. DART helps people travel all over Dallas.
Major Roads
- Interstate 35E: This is the main highway that goes through the Stemmons Corridor. It is a very important road for travel and business.
