Klyde Warren Park will be featured in the Smithsonian Channel’s TV series How Did They Build That?, according to a news release from the park.
The episode, set to air Oct. 5 at 8 p.m., will explore the engineering prowess and community vision needed to transform a stretch of eight-lane highway into Dallas’ urban oasis. The 5.4-acre park opened in 2012, on a deck above Woodall Rodgers Freeway.
The idea of decking the freeway can be traced to the road’s controversial planning in the late 1960s, when there was considerable debate about whether the highway would be elevated or depressed into a trench. City planners would look to Chicago, Seattle, Houston and other cities for inspiration.
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Now in its fourth season, How Did They Build That? spotlights architectural and engineering marvels around the world. Hosted by Jay Ellis, the show uses a mix of expert interviews and CGI to reveal the challenges and breakthroughs that went into making iconic and groundbreaking structures.
Episodes of the series can be found on streaming platforms such as Paramount Plus and Apple TV+.
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