Builders
Forward Dallas Live!
Join the Dallas Planning & Urban Design (PUD) Department for ForwardDallasLive! This virtual event will take place on Jan. 27 from noon to 1:15 p.m. and will highlight the ForwardDallas Land Use Plan update and explain how and why Dallas will reevaluate existing land use policies and adopt new, more equitable, and sustainable strategies. Land is a critical and limited …
City of Dallas hosts Town Hall/Listening Sessions to get public feedback on Redistricting
The City of Dallas invites the public to attend a series of town hall meetings to offer input on the City’s redistricting process, which happens every 10 years after the U.S. Census releases its data. The redistricting process is the redrawing of City Council districts from which Council Members are elected. “Community involvement and participation is critical to the success …
Virtual Town Hall Meetings for FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget
A series of budget town hall meetings are scheduled throughout the month of August as Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax presents the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. These meetings are designed for Dallas residents to weigh in on how their tax dollars are spent and provide valuable guidance for the City Manager and City Council. This year, residents will have …
City Manager announces new executive for the Department of Sustainable Development and Construction
Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax announced the appointment of William G. Mundinger, II to serve as Executive in Residence for the Department of Sustainable Development and Construction (SDC). Mr. Mundinger will support SDC’s reorganization and transformation. Realigning SDC and the City’s building and permitting process is critical to the success of the City of Dallas’ newly adopted Economic Development Policy. …
Innovators
Future of Work Forum 2022
The City of Dallas, in conjunction with he Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce and Holmes Murphy, a City of Dallas business consulting partner, will host the first “Future of Work” Forum. When: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 9, 2022 Watch live at: YouTube.com/CityOfDallasCityhall To Access Presentation Click Here
The City of Dallas Discusses Advancing Equity Through Measurements and Accountability – 3rd Annual Equity Indicators Symposium
The Office of Equity and Inclusion, in partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), held the 2022 Equity Indicators Symposium on Friday, Jan. 14, in alignment with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration week. The City continues to move the needle on racial, ethnic and socioeconomic disparities highlighted in the 2019 Equity Indicators Report. For the third annual symposium, the …
City of Dallas examines current state of racial equity to build an equitable and inclusive bounce back
Historic and current institutionalized policies and practices have created disparities in social, health and economic outcomes for many communities of color. The interconnectedness of the complex inequities Dallas faces requires a sustained commitment by multiple local, state, and national entities to address the pervasive disparities. The City of Dallas’ Office of Equity & Inclusion-Equity Division in partnership with Communities Foundation …
City of Dallas installs new air quality monitors in neighborhoods
City of Dallas and The Nature Conservancy in Texas, together with Texas A&M Transportation Institute began installing neighborhood air quality monitors in nine different Dallas neighborhoods as part of the Breathe Easy Dallas project this week. “We are so excited to finally get this equipment into the neighborhoods,” said Susan Alvarez, assistant director of Environmental Compliance & Sustainability. “This project …
Givers
FCC offers Internet subsidies to Dallas residents
DALLAS – Residents needing assistance with Internet bills may be eligible for a $30 subsidy through a Federal Communications Commission initiative called the Affordable Connectivity Program. “The Internet is a powerful tool that is needed in a person’s daily life,” said City Manager T.C. Broadnax. “This program will help the City of Dallas make strides in crossing the digital divide …
The Office of Community Care is Hosting Back to School Fair
The annual MLK Back to School Festival will be taking place on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, from 9 to 11 a.m at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. Students will be receiving free school supplies, backpacks and other school-related necessities. This drive-through event is a partnership with over twenty community partners which hope to serve 1,000 families. How to …
Summer of Safety: City of Dallas offers free and low-cost summer activities for kids and teens
This summer, the City of Dallas is proud to offer dozens of free and low-cost activities for kids and teens to enjoy to stay safe while keeping cool, staying active and expanding their knowledge. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Police Chief Eddie Garcia and other city and Dallas ISD officials announced a new “Summer of Safety” campaign to highlight some of …
The Office of Homeless Solutions opens temporary inclement weather shelters (TIWS) in response to frigid temperatures Wednesday night
DALLAS – The Office of Homeless Solutions has been monitoring the weather forecast and based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric forecast, has activated the opening of temporary inclement weather shelters (TIWS) in the City of Dallas for Wednesday, February 23, 2022, and Thursday, February 24, 2022, and will continue to monitor the weather through Friday evening, February 25, 2022. An …
Inside City Hall
Dallas City Council approves an ordinance ordering a special election to be held on the November 8, 2022
On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council approved an ordinance calling a special election for a proposition to be placed on …
City of Dallas Releases Proposed Budget for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24
City Manager T.C. Broadnax released his proposed biennial budget for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 on Saturday, August 6. This year’s …
Financial Assistance Available to Pay Water Bills
Dallas residents who meet the income criteria and other eligibility requirements can apply for water bill payment assistance grants through …
Largest Employer of People Who are Blind or Visually Impaired in North Texas Signs Contract with Dallas 311
City of Dallas Partnership with Envision Dallas Creates Meaningful Employment Opportunities for a Population Who Navigates a 70% Unemployment Rate …
4th of July City of Dallas Department and Facility Closures
City of Dallas offices and libraries will close Monday, July 4, 2022, for Independence Day. Please see below for a …
Dallas City Hall hosts Naturalization Ceremony for Dallas Residents
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month and Flag Day, the City of Dallas hosted a naturalization ceremony in collaboration with …