City Guide: dallas

Dallas is located in the state of Texas in the United States of America and has a population of just over 1.2 million people. Dallas is a relatively flat place with elevation up to a maximum of 500 feet and is located close to the Mexican border. The Trinity river flows directly through the centre and has levies protecting the city from flooding. The climate of Dallas is relatively hot and humid during summer. The city became famous from the TV series Dallas and known for its skyscraper skyline and modern infrastructure. The uptown areas of Dallas are where the main entertainment, shops, galleries and museums and modern facilities are located, whereas downtown is the residential districts.

Historically, Dallas created its wealth from oil, cattle and cotton - today however, the city is known for its IT and the banking industries. Dallas was established in 1841 by John Neely Brian end around 1872 a new rail road was established which ran through Dallas creating the stimulus for new trade and industry. By the 19th century, cotton and grain industries had developed and in the 1930s the discovery of oil created enormous wealth for the city. A dark day in history of Dallas came in 1960 when President John F Kennedy was shot. More optimistically though, during the 1980s and 1990s, the introduction of IT firms like Texas Instruments leads to an increase in wealth and attracted financial-services organisations like major banks. Later IT firms based themselves in Dallas to attract wealth individuals. The history of Dallas can be re-visited through attractions today including the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, the Texas School Book Depository and the Millermore Mansion.

Property and accommodation enjoyed a boom in the 1980s as land became ever more expensive as the population increased. In particular, speculators pushed up prices to an unsustainable level resulting in a crash and levelling of property prices following the millennium. Today in 2006, there is still an accommodation price problem despite lower interest rates and what is generally perceived as a buyer's market. For tourists to the city there are over 60,000 hotel rooms in Dallas and huge range of accommodation to choose from.

The Dallas transportation system is modern and efficient… most travellers arrive at Dallas using the DFW International whereas commercial planes use the old Love Field Airports. Both airports connect Dallas to the rest of the USA. Dallas is connected with four highways; the I20, I35, by I30 and I45 – these are all interconnected via a circular freeway called the I635. In addition, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides an interconnected system between bus, railway and light railways to help people move around the city.

Dallas has a more wide skyline full of tall glass reflective buildings, skyscrapers modern office blocks such as the JPMorgan Chase Tower and Bank One Center. There are also many redeveloped older properties such as 2121 Main which is an old red brick fire station hat today has been lovingly restored and converted into an office building. Another fine example of older architecture in Dallas is the Awalt building on Market Street which has been restored with the original wooden flooring.

On this page you will find details of property for sale, rental accommodation, shared housing in dallas.