Uptown, Dallas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Uptown Dallas
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Uptown Dallas skyline
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Dallas |
| City | Dallas |
| Area | |
| • Land | 0.925 sq mi (2.396 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Population
(2014)
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| • Total | 19,979 |
| • Density | 21,598.91/sq mi (8,339.39/km2) |
| ZIP code |
75201, 75204
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 972 |
32°48′2.2″N 96°47′59.3″W / 32.800611°N 96.799806°W
Uptown is a busy and modern neighborhood in Dallas, Texas. It's a special area known as a "public improvement district" (PID), which means it has extra services to make it a great place to live and visit. Uptown is right next to downtown Dallas to the north. It's surrounded by major roads like US 75 (Central Expressway) and the Katy Trail.
Uptown is famous for being one of the easiest places to walk around in all of Texas. Many of its buildings and parks are quite new. They were built with a special idea called "new urbanism." This means that homes, shops, and offices are all close together. This makes it easy for people to walk everywhere. Young adults especially like living here because everything they need is nearby.
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History of Uptown Dallas
Uptown wasn't always part of the main city of Dallas. Long ago, it was outside the city limits. Different groups of people lived here. For example, there was a large Hispanic neighborhood called Little Mexico on the west side. On the east side, there was a community called Freedmen's Town. This was a place where formerly enslaved African Americans settled after they became free.
Over time, much of this older history changed. Many of the original homes were replaced by new buildings. Roads like the Central Expressway and Woodall Rodgers Freeway were built, changing the area a lot. One important historical site that remains is the Freedmen's Cemetery. This cemetery became well-known when construction workers found many old graves there while rebuilding the Central Expressway.
Until the late 1990s, this area was just seen as part of another neighborhood called Oak Lawn. But in the early 2000s, it was given the new name "Uptown." This new name helped to attract new businesses and people to invest in building homes and offices there.
What is Uptown Like?
Uptown is one of the best places in Dallas for walking. It's designed with a "new urbanism" style. This means that most of the buildings and places you see in Uptown are quite modern. They were built in the late 1900s and early 2000s. The goal was to create a neighborhood where people could easily walk to different places.
This area is one of the most crowded parts of Dallas, but in a good way! It has all sorts of places mixed together. You'll find tall office buildings, apartment buildings where people live, shops, fun places for evening activities, and hotels. This mix of uses means that people who live in Uptown can enjoy an urban lifestyle. They don't have to drive far to get to work, shop, or have fun. This is different from many other parts of Dallas, which often have separate areas for homes and businesses.
Many people who live in Uptown have gone to college. This makes it a popular place for businesses that need skilled workers.
Businesses and Living in Uptown
Many companies choose to move their offices to Uptown Dallas. They do this because the neighborhood attracts young, educated workers. These workers often want to live in a lively, walkable area like Uptown. Even though many new tall buildings are being built, there are still lots of businesses wanting to move in.
Big companies like McKinsey & Company and Deloitte have offices in Uptown. Also, two very large companies, Dean Foods and HollyFrontier, have their main offices here.
Along with office buildings, many new apartment buildings are also being built quickly in Uptown. Living in a new apartment here can be more expensive than in other parts of Dallas. For example, a new apartment might cost around $1,800 per month. One new project is called Carlisle & Vine. It has apartments and a Whole Foods Market grocery store on the ground floor.
Education in Uptown
Students living in Uptown go to schools that are part of the Dallas Independent School District.
- Elementary Schools: Houston Elementary School and Milam Elementary School serve parts of Uptown.
- Middle School: All students in Uptown go to Rusk Middle School.
- High School: Students attend North Dallas High School.
- Specialized Schools: The William B. Travis Academy/Vanguard for the Academically Talented and Gifted is also located in Uptown.
For families who prefer private schools, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas manages Catholic schools in the area. The Notre Dame School of Dallas, which helps children with intellectual disabilities, is also in Uptown.
Getting Around Uptown
Uptown has good ways to get around, including major roads and public transportation.
Major Roads
- U.S. Highway 75 (also known as Central Expressway)
- Spur 366 (also known as Woodall Rodgers Freeway)
Trolley Service
M-Line Trolley: This is a fun, old-fashioned streetcar that runs through Uptown. It connects Uptown to St Paul station in Downtown. The best part is that riding the M-Line Trolley is completely free!- The M-Line Trolley has 40 stops. It takes you to popular spots like the West Village, McKinney Avenue, Klyde Warren Park, the Dallas Arts District, and the historic State Thomas neighborhood.
Train Services
Light Rail
- DART (Dallas's public transportation system) has light rail lines that serve Uptown:
- The Blue Line, Red Line, and Orange Line lines stop at Cityplace Station.
- The Green Line and Orange Line lines stop at Victory Station, which is in the nearby Victory Park area.
Commuter Rail
- Trinity Railway Express (TRE) is a commuter train. It also stops at Victory Station in Victory Park.
Uptown Neighborhoods
Uptown is made up of several smaller, unique neighborhoods. Some of these include:
- West Village
- State Thomas
- McKinney Ave
- The Pearl
- Oak Lawn (partially in Uptown)
- Turtle Creek (partially in Uptown)
- Victory Park (partially in Uptown)
