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Plaza of the Americas is a major commercial complex in the City Center District of downtown Dallas, Texas (USA). It is adjacent to DART's Pearl Station and connected to the Dallas Pedestrian Network. The complex features several amenities connected by an enclosed . skylighted atrium which rises 13 stories above the lowest level: * Plaza of the Americas I-South Tower (25-story office tower) * Plaza of the Americas II-North Tower (25-story office tower) * Univision Center (26-story office tower) * 416-room Dallas Marriott City Center * of meeting space * 2 levels of retail surrounding an indoor park * 1,000 space parking garage * 2010 Energy Star〔Environmental Protection Agency〕 == History == The $100 million Plaza of the Americas, announced in 1977, was one of the first mixed-use developments in Dallas designed around an enclosed atrium.〔Brown, Steve. "Plaza of the Americas sold - Investment group plans `substantial renovation'." The Dallas Morning News 8 Aug. 1990, HOME FINAL, BUSINESS: 1D. NewsBank. Web. 15 Jun. 2010.〕 The design featured dark gray glass cladding for twin office towers contrasted with poured in place concrete for the hotel and garage. Construction on the site began in 1978 and finished in 1980.〔"Plaza Deal Late but Still Alive." The Dallas Morning News. December 23, 1977.〕 In 1983 an additional office building, the 26-story Univision Center (formerly Plaza of the Americas III and Allianz Financial Centre), was constructed across Crockett Street and connected to the complex.〔(Univision Tower | Buildings | EMPORIS )〕 An additional parking garage was added in 1984. Through an agreement with the City the developers received tax-exempt bond financing in exchange for a promise to develop 100 units of housing above the garage within 5 years.〔Maxon, Terry. "CITY OK'S ISSUING BONDS FOR GARAGE." The Dallas Morning News 8 Nov. 1984, Home Final, News: 48a. NewsBank. Web. 15 Jun. 2010.〕 A fourth 26-story building, Plaza of the Americas IV, was also planned across Crockett Street. In 1989 plans changed to increase the building to 42-stories, but the structure was never built.〔(Plaza of the Americas IV | Buildings | EMPORIS )〕 The complex became a hub of the Dallas Pedestrian Network when skybridges connected Plaza of the Americas to Bryan Tower, Sheraton Dallas Hotel and Chase Tower.〔Marvel, Bill. "THE CITY BENEATH THE CITY - Tunnels provide a separate reality for thousands in downtown Dallas." The Dallas Morning News 14 Jun. 1987, HOME FINAL, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: 1C. NewsBank. Web. 15 Jun. 2010.〕 The complex was sold and renovated in 1990.〔 Over the years Plaza of the Americas has hosted many events including prominent sculpture shows, conventions and the Texas Open Squash Tournament.〔(History of Texas Open )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Plaza of the Americas (Dallas)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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