The Trinity River Corridor Planning Area is comprised of about 44,000 acres, dividing north and south Dallas in half. An ambitious project is in the works to restore the area and is focused on environmental restoration, recreational use, transportation improvements, and flood control. The Dallas Floodway Extension was developed jointly by the City of Dallas and the Army Corps of Engineers will encompass 270 acres of wetlands along the west side of the river and provide flood protection to the city. A ‘chain of wetlands’ will be created as seven wetland cells to restore environmental balance to the area. Trinity Corridor Transportation improvements include the proposed Trinity Parkway toll road designed to ease traffic congestion. The proposal calls for additional bridging across the Trinity River, including the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge, a custom designed ’signature’ bridge. The Trinity River Corridor is divided into seven districts and land use plans revolve around each district’s particular assets and challenges. Nineteen land use categories will be used to help guide the planning for each district, depending on existing construction and natural features in each district. These include various residential uses, retail, commercial, and entertainment use, office space, light and heavy industrial uses, civic buildings, utilities, and parks and open spaces. The South Trinity Forest District is slated to be a new tourist destination in the Dallas area. Hiking and bike trails are planned, as well as an equestrian center. Existing single-family residential areas will be protected and enhanced and linked to the various local amenities. Specialty retail and service businesses will be located along a commercial corridor near the Hawn Freeway. The overall plan is a long-term vision for improved and enhanced land use along the Trinity River, creating a sustainable and usable riverfront for years to come.