791 Main St Project

Summary

The 791 Main Street property is a former bank on the corner of Main and Mill Street in historic downtown Dallas. Once home to the Dallas City Bank (later Oregon Bank), the site has been a cornerstone of Dallas History and commerce. Since the closure of Bank of America in 2019, the site has been a prime candidate for redevelopment. In 2023, the City of Dallas finalized the purchase of the site and began to move forward with its redevelopment plan. In early 2024, the City issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a qualified firm to conduct market analysis, perform initial design work, and assist in soliciting a private developer to redevelop the site in accordance with the community's preferences. In June 2024, demolition began on the site, and the city is still evaluating potential interim uses for the property.

Community Engagement

The first community meeting and open house will be on September 4th at 4:30PM in the City Council Chambers. This is a great opportunity for the community to come and provide their input on what they would like to see on this site. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is the site going to be used for a new city building?

A: No, the site will be sold to a private developer who will develop the property based on the feedback from the city and community.

Q: What businesses will move into the building?

A: This is not yet determined – the market analysis will provide more insight into what types of businesses would be successful in this location.

Q: How tall will the building be?

A: This is yet to be determined – the market analysis will help us best determine how large the building should be to maximize its value to the community.

Q: Why can’t a new business move into the current building?

A: The current building was built for one use, a bank. This limits the design potential of the site. Constructing a new multi-story building on the same site would allow for a wider variety of uses, enhancing the site's value and maximizing community benefit. 

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