The Trinity Trust and the City of Dallas Announce a $10 Million Gift to Convert the Continental Avenue Bridge Into a Pedestrian Bridge
DALLAS, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ — The Trinity Trust Foundation and the City of Dallas have announced a $10 million gift for The Trinity project and will celebrate this landmark gift at the “Bridging the Trinity” party on September 25. The event will feature the Santiago Calatrava-designed signature bridge, the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, which is under construction in the heart of Dallas.
“This landmark $10 million anonymous gift given to the City of Dallas gives us the funds to convert the Continental Bridge into a pedestrian and living bridge for everyone in Dallas to enjoy,” said City of Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert. “The anonymous donor gave the gift in honor of Mary McDermott Cook, chair of The Trinity Trust Foundation, to honor her tireless vision for Dallas.”
Mary McDermott Cook said, “This gift will transform the Continental Bridge into an outdoor venue for walkers, bikers, and potentially, a future trolley line across the Trinity River. It will be beautifully landscaped and include the infrastructure and facilities for recreational events, markets and fairs.”
Dr. Gail Thomas, president of The Trinity Trust, said, “We are enormously grateful for this gift and for the generosity of those who believe in The Trinity project including our generous donor.”
The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge is the first vehicular bridge designed by Santiago Calatrava in the nation. This world-class bridge is being constructed to connect West Dallas across the Trinity River to downtown Dallas. This bridge’s central arch will reach 400 feet high upon completion.
A $2.5 billion public works project, The Trinity project is one of the largest urban flood protection and development projects in the nation stretching 20 miles through Dallas and encompassing 10,000 acres. Recreational plans for The Trinity project include a meandering river, downtown lakes, an island, wetlands, hike and bike trails, riding paths, and nature walks through the Great Trinity Forest. The Trinity River Audubon Center opened in 2008.
About The Trinity Trust Foundation and The Trinity Center:
The Trinity Trust raises private funds and public awareness to implement the Balanced Vision Plan for The Trinity project in conjunction with the City of Dallas. More information can be found by calling 214.740.1616, by emailing info@thetrinitytrust.org, or by visiting www.thetrinitytrust.org.
SOURCE The Trinity Trust Foundation