Builders
Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Department Seeks Resident Input for the Selection of Target Areas
In April 2023, the Dallas City Council approved a new housing policy, Dallas Housing Policy 2033 (DHP33). DHP33 is designed to work across City departments in a collaborative manner, leveraging their expertise and resources to impact residential communities. To do this, the DHP33 has seven Pillars of Housing Equity: 1 Equity Strategy Target Areas, 2 Citywide Production, 3 Citywide Preservation, …
City of Dallas collaborates with NOAA to map heat island areas in Dallas
The City of Dallas will join the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and 18 other communities in the western hemisphere to collect data to map where people are most at risk during extreme heat waves. Using specially designed sensors mounted on moving vehicles, community volunteers will drive prescribed routes to record ambient temperatures and humidity during three specific times …
Restoration of the historic Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House is complete and will open to the public for tours in May 2023
Junior League of Dallas, City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture, and Friends of the Juanita Craft Civil Rights House & Museum Joined Forces to Complete Restoration Efforts and Honor the Legacy of the Civil Rights Leader The City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture, Junior League of Dallas (JLD), Friends of Juanita Craft Civil Rights House & Museum, and …
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – ForwardDallas Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update
Initially adopted in 2006, ForwardDallas is now being updated to reflect the needs of today’s neighborhoods. Today in Dallas, your neighborhood influences you and your family’s lives: everything from your housing options, to how you get around, to where the nearest park is, and what businesses are located near your home. This in turn influences your daily commute time, the …
Innovators
City of Dallas wins global award for Smart Cities Initiative
Smart Cities Connect has awarded the City of Dallas the top honor of the 2023 Smart 50 Awards, which recognizes 50 cities across the globe for innovative and influential work related to smart cities projects and initiatives. Of the 50 awardees, three overall winners are selected and honored at the Smart Cities Connect Spring Conference & Expo. The city won the …
Fourth Annual Equity Indicators Symposium hosted at Paul Quinn College
The Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI), in partnership with Communities Foundation of Texas will be hosted the Fourth Annual Equity Indicators Symposium, a hybrid event which took place at Paul Quinn College from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023, with a virtual livestreaming option. Residents, businesses, organizations, and other key stakeholders were invited to join the City of Dallas to explore national trends, …
City of Dallas Chief Information Officer named City Executive of the Year by State Scoop
City of Dallas Chief Information Officer William Zielinski has been named among the winners of City Executive of the Year by StateScoop, an online news publication which focuses on technology in local government. As Dallas’ CIO, Bill Zielinski has begun to change the entire technology culture and move the city toward becoming leaders in technology. Zielinski has focused on optimizing the city’s …
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
Givers
2023 Meals of Thanks & Giving Food Distribution
The West Dallas Thanks & Giving Food Distribution Event is an opportunity for community members to drive through and pick up fresh produce and an uncooked turkey for Thanksgiving. The event will target residents of 75208, 75211, and 75212. Proof of household address is required. First come, first serve; supplies are limited . There will be food available for 300 households. When: Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. …
City of Dallas Releases Proposed Budget for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25
City Manager T.C. Broadnax releases his proposed biennial budget for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 on Friday, August 4. This year’s budget focus is Responsible, Equitable, Accountable, and Legitimate (R.E.A.L.) Engagement. This budget is designed to reflect the priorities and values of our community with resident feedback and engagement playing a vital role in determining budget priorities. R.E.A.L. Engagement Budget Delivers …
Summer of Safety: City of Dallas offers free and low-cost summer activities for kids and teens
For a second year, the City of Dallas is proud to offer dozens of free and low-cost activities for youth to enjoy, helping them to stay safe and active during the summertime. Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Police Chief Eddie Garcia and other city and Dallas ISD officials announced a new “Summer of Safety” campaign to highlight some of these …
City of Dallas receives grant to reach more families through innovative WIC outreach efforts
The City of Dallas has been awarded a $344,236 grant to implement a WIC Community Innovation and Outreach Project (WIC CIAO). The awarding of this grant coincides with the grand opening of the City’s newest WIC clinic located at 4408 Vandervort Dr., Dallas, TX 75216. This new clinic has been strategically located in a southern sector of Dallas that will …
Inside City Hall
The City of Dallas’ Office of Arts and Culture celebrates the 50-Year Anniversary of Hip-Hop
The Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) in collaboration with the Dallas Public Library and the Texas Theatre celebrates the …
City of Dallas Releases Proposed Budget for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25
City Manager T.C. Broadnax releases his proposed biennial budget for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 on Friday, August 4. This year’s …
City of Dallas Takes Legal Action to Preserve its Rights While Seeking Agreement with U.S. Navy on Path Forward to Develop Hensley Field
The City of Dallas (“the City”) on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 initiated legal proceedings to ensure it can move forward …
Summer of Safety: City of Dallas offers free and low-cost summer activities for kids and teens
For a second year, the City of Dallas is proud to offer dozens of free and low-cost activities for youth …
Dallas Public Library’s Catalog System Restored
Dallas Public Library’s catalog system returned to full operation on Friday after more than seven weeks of all-analog service at …
Municipal Court reopens as scheduled
After undergoing a planned outage for an upgrade to Court systems, Dallas Municipal Court reopened as scheduled on Tuesday, May …