Joppa Neighborhood Pedestrian Improvements

Carbondale Rd & S Loop 12 is a major renovation project in the Joppa neighborhood of Dallas, filed with TDLR as Joppa Neighborhood Pedestrian Improvements. The scope covers 136,600 square feet of remediation to address structural, mechanical, and electrical deficiencies, alongside improvements to signage and wayfinding. This work is classified as a renovation or alteration. The project involves public funds and is located on public land within Dallas County. Construction is scheduled to finish in December 2028, with work starting in June 2026.

Project Scope and Cost

The estimated cost for Carbondale Rd & S Loop 12 is $8,894,951. At 136,600 square feet, the cost per square foot is $65. This figure is close to the Dallas County median of $72 per square foot for similar renovation filings. However, the total estimated cost is above the county median for this type of work, placing it in the top quarter of recorded projects. The scheduled build window is 944 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days for comparable renovation and alteration filings.

Design and Administration

Dunaway is the design firm of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist is Clinton P Ryan. The project was registered with TDLR in March 2026. Plan review was completed in June 2026, and the TDLR status is listed as Review Complete. The City of Dallas is the owner of record. This is one of several projects the city has registered, including the East Pump Station at DFW Airport and the Marcus Park Recreation Center, with a combined value of over $40 million across six other filings.

Dunaway has designed six other TDLR-registered projects totaling more than $36 million. These include the DFW Terminal B Parking Garage and Beal Park in Midland. The project location is in ZIP code 75216, an area with a population of about 54,556 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this ZIP code is $37,613, and the median owner-occupied home value is $138,900. Nearby businesses include SA Recycling, UP Dallas Yard, and White's General Contractors.

The Dallas County unemployment rate was 3.3 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This context helps situate the labor market conditions during the project's scheduled timeline. The project is a Federally funded roadway project or involves public funds, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards. The specific improvements to signage and wayfinding aim to enhance navigation for all users in the Joppa area.