A decision is looming next week for the Dallas City Council as members prepare to vote on whether to lift the newly expanded convention center back to its originally planned height to avoid cutting off two major historic viaducts from downtown.

However, a new memo from the city manager is warning council members against making that change, sparking concern among neighborhood residents who fear their daily commutes are about to be severely impacted.

Convention center height debate What we know: The Dallas City Council will decide at its meeting this Wednesday whether or not to raise the convention center back to its original height.