NORTHPARK’S GRAND OPENING

By ELISSA CHUDWIN

WHEN NORTHPARK CENTER opened its doors in 1965, it was the largest climate-controlled shopping center in the nation. Dallas developer Raymond D. Nasher leased a 97-acre cotton field to bring the sleek shopping center to fruition. Its opening day was equal parts celebration and show, with the Richardson and Wilmer-Hutchins high school bands performing in a parade that snaked its way through the luxury center with great fanfare. NorthPark Center celebrated its 52nd birthday in August. In a time when many shopping malls are in perile, it continues to shine with more than $1 billion in sales every year.

WHERE TO AVOID

What Preston Hollow roads are under construction

WHERE WHAT WHEN

Baxtershire and Eudora drives

Capps and Rexford drives

Churchill Way from Whitley to Preston

Crest Brook and Parkchester drives

Midbury Drive and Northaven Road

Alley reconstruction

Alley Petitions

Resurfacing present-Feb. 2018 present-Oct. 2018 present-Feb. 2018

Alley reconstruction present-Feb. 2018

Alley reconstruction present-Feb. 2018

Stefani Drive from Thackery Street to Hillcrest Road Resurfacing

Wonderland Trail from Northaven Road to Peter Pan Drive Resurfacing present-Dec. 2017 present-Dec. 2017

NorthPark pays more in taxes than Disneyland or Vegas’ Bellagio Hotel & Casino.