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Dallas Urbanists STLC

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We foster informed and empathetic conversations about walkability, transportation, and housing in Dallas neighborhoods. Through stories and conversations, we inspire locals to take action toward meaningful improvement for the city. DallasUrbanists.org

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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 10/08/2026
Leave your questions for Peter and Taylor in the comments, and be sure to RSVP on Meetup to secure your spot! 🔗 RSVP Here: www.meetup.com/dallasurbani... #Dallas #UrbanPlanning #Walkability #RedbirdDallas #DallasUrbanists #CommunityBuilding #strongtowns
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Redbird Hyperlocal Conversations, Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 6:30 PM | Meetup
**Topic: The Future of The Shops at RedBird & Neighborhood Walkability** Join us for our second Hyperlocal Conversation in Redbird! South Oak Cliff residents, community ad
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 10/08/2026
Event Details: 📍 Location: The DEC Network (3560 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas). Head to the SOUTH WING of The Shops At RedBird! 🚍 Transit: Easily accessible via DART bus routes 57 and 108, or STAR Transit from Duncanville and DeSoto.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 10/08/2026
Speaker Lineup: Peter Brodsky will share his comprehensive vision for the revitalization of the old RedBird Mall & Southwest Center. Taylor Caesar (DU's first planning intern) will present a data-driven assessment of pedestrian infrastructure & walkability in the Redbird neighborhood.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 10/08/2026
What does the future of the Redbird neighborhood look like? Let's talk about it! 🗣️ South Dallas residents and urbanism enthusiasts are invited to our second Redbird Hyperlocal Conversation on Tuesday, August 25 at 6:30 PM.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 03/07/2026
Free and open to everyone. No planning background required. Just show up curious. Monday, July 7 at 6:00 PM Moon Wolf Provisions, 920 Custer Rd, Richardson, TX RSVP on Meetup : www.meetup.com/dallasurbani...
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 03/07/2026
Dallas Housing Coalition is joining us to dig into how zoning reform could reshape walkability across some of Far North Dallas's most transitional corridors. We are talking Addison, UT Dallas, Meandering Way, the Galleria area, and the old Valley View Mall site.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 03/07/2026
Dallas Urbanists is hosting our Far North Dallas Hyperlocal Conversation on July 7 at Moon Wolf Provisions in Richardson and we would love to see some of you there.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 29/06/2026
Urbanist theory only goes so far. At some point the work is local, specific, and relational. Come be in the room where that work is happening. Tuesday. 7 PM. Civil Pour - The Hill.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 29/06/2026
We will also get into the hard questions around walkability in The Village, Vickery Meadow, and the DART corridors at Lovers Lane, Park Lane, and Walnut Hill. These are neighborhoods where the gap between transit access and pedestrian infrastructure is real and felt every day.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 29/06/2026
Nick Palles from Midtown Inc. joins us to unpack the Midtown Public Improvement District. PIDs are one of the most consequential & least understood tools in urban management. They shape maintenance, programming, streetscape investment, & the texture of public life. Nick knows this one inside & out.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 29/06/2026
Dallas Urbanists is hosting our 4th Midtown Hyperlocal Conversation at Civil Pour - The Hill. June 30 at 7:00 PM. Free and open to everyone. RSVP: www.meetup.com/dallasurbani...
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Midtown Hyperlocal Conversation , Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup
On **June 30** we're having our **4th hyperlocal conversation in** **Midtown**! We have a special guest speaker from **Midtown Inc: Nick Palles**. He'll be discussing the *
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 29/06/2026
Most people never see the infrastructure behind their neighborhood. The funding structures, the planning decisions, the quiet mechanisms that determine whether a street feels human or hostile. This Tuesday, we are pulling that back.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 23/06/2026
If you have ever wondered who actually makes decisions about downtown public space, and how, this is the room to be in. Come with questions. Thursday. 6:30 PM. Pegasus City Brewery. RSVP for the most current updates! www.meetup.com/dallasurbani...
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Downtown Hyperlocal Conversation, Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 6:30 PM | Meetup
Join us this Thursday for our 5th Downtown Hyperlocal Conversation, featuring **Juan Galvan, Director of Park Programming and Events for Downtown Dallas Inc.** Juan will g
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 23/06/2026
He'll also cover Activate Main Street, a 39-day tactical urbanism pilot with Better Block. The project converts downtown parking spaces into pedestrian seating, public art, & community gathering zones to improve safety and vitality on Main Street this summer. www.betterblock.org/activatemain...
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Activate Main Street | The Better Block
All the details for the Activate Main Street activation!
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 23/06/2026
Our speaker is Juan Galvan, Director of Park Programming and Events for Downtown Dallas Inc. He will give a high-level overview of the Dallas Downtown Public Improvement District: what it is, how it works, and how it shapes the downtown experience.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 23/06/2026
Our Downtown Hyperlocal Conversation is this Thursday at 6:30 PM. Pegasus City Brewery. Free and open to everyone.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 18/06/2026
A hyperlocal conversation is a neighborhood-specific monthly gathering where neighbors discuss ways to improve walkability where they live. Our vision is to have a conversation in and for every neighborhood in Dallas.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 18/06/2026
Join us to meet your neighbors and explore ways to improve walkability in the Uptown and Oak Lawn neighborhoods. Please RSVP on Meetup to let us know you're coming! www.meetup.com/dallasurbani...
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Uptown/Oak Lawn Hyperlocal Conversation , Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 6:30 PM | Meetup
On **June 22** (date tentative, check Meetup for updates closer to monthly meeting) we're having our **next conversation** in **Uptown/Oak Lawn**! Join us at **Cosmic Cafe
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 18/06/2026
Join us MONDAY June 22 for our next Uptown/Oak Lawn Hyperlocal Conversation to hear from Uptown Dallas Inc. They are the team managing the Uptown Public Improvement District (PID).
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 03/06/2026
A hyperlocal conversation is a neighborhood-specific monthly gathering where neighbors discuss ways to improve walkability where they live. Our vision is to have a conversation in and for every neighborhood in Dallas, and we're excited to kick things off in the Cedars neighborhood!
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 03/06/2026
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Cedars Hyperlocal Conversation , Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 12:00 PM | Meetup
On **June 7** we're having our next hyperlocal conversation at **Full City Rooster** in the **Cedars!** Join us to meet your neighbors and explore ways to improve walkabili
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 03/06/2026
On June 7 we're having our next hyperlocal conversation at Full City Rooster in the Cedars! Join us to meet your neighbors and explore ways to improve walkability along Botham Jean Blvd, South Akard St, Browder St, and around the Old City Park. Please RSVP on Meetup to let us know you're coming!
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Cedars Hyperlocal Conversation , Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 12:00 PM | Meetup
On **June 7** we're having our next hyperlocal conversation at **Full City Rooster** in the **Cedars!** Join us to meet your neighbors and explore ways to improve walkabili
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 02/06/2026
Today June 2, we're continuing the next conversation in Far North Dallas! Meet your neighbors and explore ways to improve walkability around Addison, UT Dallas, Meandering Way, Galleria Mall, and the new 'International District' (the old Valley View Mall). www.meetup.com/dallasurbani...
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Far North Dallas Hyperlocal Conversation, Tue, Jun 2, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
On June 2nd, we're having our next hyperlocal conversation in Far North Dallas! Meet your neighbors **The Mad Hatter Neighborhood Pub - Richardson** and explore ways to imp
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 23/05/2026
Join us tomorrow for our bi-monthly mixer. We’ll be sharing updates on DART, the 2026 Strong Towns National Gathering, zoning and housing reform, and current street and pedestrian projects. RSVP on Meetup and come hang out: www.meetup.com/dallasurbani...
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Dallas Urbanists May Bimonthly Mixer, Sat, May 23, 2026, 5:00 PM | Meetup
**THEME:** TBD It's mixer time again!! We're in a new ADA accessible space this time: Frankie's Downtown, & we've got a lot of news to catch up on, from DART elections to
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 30/04/2026
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Far North Dallas Hyperlocal Conversation, Tue, May 5, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
On **May 5th** we're continuing the **2nd conversation** in **Far North Dallas!** Meet your neighbors and explore ways to improve walkability around **Addison, UT Dallas, M
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 30/04/2026
A hyperlocal conversation is a neighborhood-specific monthly gathering where neighbors discuss ways to improve walkability where they live. Our vision is to have a conversation in and for every neighborhood in Dallas, & we're excited to continue the conversation in the Far North Dallas neighborhood!
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 30/04/2026
On May 5th we're continuing the 2nd conversation in Far North Dallas! Meet your neighbors and explore ways to improve walkability around Addison, UT Dallas, Meandering Way, Galleria Mall, and the new 'International District' (the old Valley View Mall).
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 28/04/2026
A hyperlocal conversation is a neighborhood-specific monthly gathering where neighbors discuss ways to improve walkability where they live. Our vision is to have a conversation in and for every neighborhood in Dallas, and we’re excited to kick things off in the Cedars neighborhood!
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 28/04/2026
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Cedars Hyperlocal Conversation , Sun, May 3, 2026, 12:00 PM | Meetup
On **May 3rd** we're having our first hyperlocal conversation in the **Cedars!** Join us to meet your neighbors and explore ways to improve walkability along **Botham Jean
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 28/04/2026
May 3rd is our first hyperlocal conversation in the Cedars! Join us @ Full City Rooster to meet your neighbors & explore ways to improve walkability along Botham Jean Blvd, South Akard St, Browder St, & around Old City Park. Please RSVP using the Meetup link to let us know you're coming!
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 21/04/2026
This is a complex topic, but it's a huge decision that will fundamentally change how residents travel between Downtown and Oak Cliff, so join the conversation this week to learn what's going on and how you can speak up for greater walkability on this issue!
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 21/04/2026
In 2025, city staff proposed converting Houston St into a car-free greenway for pedestrians, cyclists, and streetcar only; and converting Jefferson St into a 2-way road for cars only.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 21/04/2026
(2) How do you travel from Main St to Bishop Arts? Aside from the interstates, there are two 1-way bridges over the river: Houston and Jefferson viaducts.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 21/04/2026
If you have a couple hours to spare on one or either of those dates, please volunteer for a shift so we’ll have enough people for a successful study. Visit BetterBlock.org/activatemainstreet
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Activate Main Street | The Better Block
All the details for the Activate Main Street activation!
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 21/04/2026
Join us at our Downtown Hyperlocal Conversation tomorrow. We'll discuss two major topics: (1) We're partnering with @betterblock on a study of street life on Main St, and we need a LOT of volunteers: between 20-32 people covering four 2-hour shifts on April 29 (Wed) and May 2 (Sat).
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Activate Main Street | The Better Block
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 21/04/2026
Join us for our 2nd Midtown Hyperlocal Conversation tonight 7 PM at Civil Pour - The Hill! Let's continue to explore ways to improve walkability in walkability in The Village, Vickery Meadow, and around the DART stations on Lovers Lane, Park Lane, and Walnut Hill. www.meetup.com/dallasurbani...
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Midtown Hyperlocal Conversation , Tue, Apr 21, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup
On **April 21** we're having our **2nd hyperlocal conversation** in **Midtown**! Join us at **Civil Pour - The Hill** to meet your neighbors and explore ways to improve wal
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 02/04/2026
Dallas Urbanists members and allies can use code IncDevFriend for a special discount on field trip registration.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 02/04/2026
The lecture kicks off the IncDev National Field Trip (April 2–3), a two-day chartered tour through Oak Cliff, the 10th Street Historic District, and Fort Worth's Historic Northside.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 02/04/2026
Incremental Development Alliance is coming to Dallas! Join us for a free public lecture TONIGHT (Thursday, April 2) @ the Texas Theatre (doors @ 5:30PM, lecture @ 6PM) featuring IncDev Faculty Member Ryan Terry on how everyday locals are shaping their neighborhoods through small-scale development.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 01/04/2026
Join us to meet your neighbors and explore ways to improve walkability in walkability around Addison, UT Dallas, Meandering Way, Galleria Mall, and the new 'International District' (the old Valley View Mall). Please RSVP with Meetup link to let us know you're coming! www.meetup.com/dallasurbani...
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Far North Dallas Hyperlocal Conversation, Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup
On **April 7** we're having our first hyperlocal conversation in **Far North Dallas!** Meet your neighbors and explore ways to improve walkability in walkability around Add
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 01/04/2026
On April 7 we're having our first Hyperlocal Conversation in Far North Dallas! www.meetup.com/dallasurbani...
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 20/03/2026
🌆 Grab a coffee or beer at Civil Pour – The Hill & join us to talk about better, safer, more walkable neighborhoods. www.meetup.com/dallasurbani...
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Midtown Dallas Hyperlocal Conversation, Mon, Mar 30, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup
On **March 30** we're having our first hyperlocal conversation in **Midtown Dallas!** Join us at **Civil Pour - The Hill** to meet your neighbors and explore ways to improv
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 20/03/2026
🚶‍♀️ Big news, Dallas urbanists! On March 30, we’re kicking off our very first hyperlocal walkability conversation in Midtown Dallas. We’ll be focusing on The Village, Vickery Meadow, and the areas around the DART stations at Lovers Ln, Park Ln, and Walnut Hill 🚇👟
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 19/03/2026
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Dallas Urbanists March Bimonthly Mixer, Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 5:30 PM | Meetup
**THEME:** THINK BIG, TALK HYPERLOCAL It's mixer time again!! We're in a new space this time Frankie's Downtown, & we've got a lot of news to catch up on, from DART electi
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 19/03/2026
We are a local advocacy group working for a more connected, financially resilient, people-first Dallas, as part of the national Strong Towns movement. If you have been looking for an easy first step into local advocacy and a way to meet like-minded neighbors, this night is for you.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 19/03/2026
We will be catching up on: DART elections Zoning & housing reform Our new Hyperlocal Conversation Series, a neighborhood-based monthly meetup about improving walkability where you live
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 19/03/2026
📍 Frankie’s Downtown 1303 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202 🗓 Schedule 5:00 Doors open 5:30 Gathering time 6:00 Program begins 7:00 Mixer and hangout
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 19/03/2026
March Dallas Urbanists Mixer 💬 “Think Big, Talk Hyperlocal” It is mixer time again on March 28, and we are taking over a new spot at Frankie’s Downtown in downtown Dallas. Come talk urbanism, transit, zoning, and how to make the city more walkable, bikeable, affordable, and sustainable.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 19/03/2026
If you care about walkability, transit, safe streets, or how big events shape everyday life in Dallas, this series is for you. Register for our March 26 event here: www.meetup.com/dallasurbani...
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Downtown Hyperlocal Conversation, Thu, Mar 26, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup
**This month's topic of discussion: "Sports and special events will radically change town; how do we make it for good?"** All of North Texas is getting ready to host the m
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 19/03/2026
You leave with: Resources for further learning Examples of real wins from other places Clear next steps if you want to work with others on an initiative
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