Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert said on June 1 that the Dallas Mavericks’ ownership has signed an option agreement for 104 acres at the former Valley View Mall site, which could be used for a potential new arena.
In a joint statement, Johnson and Tolbert said, “The Dallas Mavericks’ ownership has informed the City that it has signed an option agreement for 104 acres at the former Valley View Mall site for a potential new arena. We applaud the Dallas Mavericks organization for its continued commitment to our city. We will continue working with the Dallas Mavericks throughout this process and will do everything we can to support the team’s enduring partnership with Dallas.”
The statement did not provide additional details about next steps or timelines related to development of a new arena at the proposed location.
Valley View Mall, once a major shopping destination in North Dallas, has been largely vacant in recent years as redevelopment plans have circulated. The area surrounding the mall has been considered by city leaders as an opportunity zone for economic revitalization.
Johnson and Tolbert concluded their remarks by reiterating their intent to work closely with team leadership as discussions move forward.
