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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
All the details for the Activate Main Street activation!
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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
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
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
🚶‍♀️ 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
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
Do you ever look around Dallas and think, “This place could feel so much better to walk in, if we just decided to do it”? With the World Cup and new arenas on the horizon, we are at one of those rare moments where the city could either double down on cars or choose people instead.
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
WATCH: If you really STILL don’t understand how car-dependent suburbia is HEAVILY SUBSIDIZED by downtown & all the urban parts of your city, please watch this EXCELLENT video by #NotJustBikes helped by #UrbanThree & @StrongTowns.org. And then please SHARE it as much as possible. youtu.be/7Nw6qyyrTeI
Series of graphics showing the high tax generation in urban parts of cities, and the negative tax generation relative to service costs in low density parts of cities.Series of graphics showing the high tax generation in urban parts of cities, and the negative tax generation relative to service costs in low density parts of cities.Series of graphics showing the high tax generation in urban parts of cities, and the negative tax generation relative to service costs in low density parts of cities.Series of graphics showing the high tax generation in urban parts of cities, and the negative tax generation relative to service costs in low density parts of cities.
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 23/02/2026
A common refrain of progressive urban politics is that “new, ‘luxury’ housing will not help solve the housing shortage,” Henry Grabar writes. But, according to a new study, “more housing supply of all kinds leads to lower prices in general terms”:
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High-End Construction Really Does Help Everyone
A new rung at the top of the housing ladder permits people lower down to climb up.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 26/02/2026
On March 5 from 6 to 7:30 PM at the Latino Cultural Center, join the Dallas Housing Coalition for a presentation by Daniel Parolek, author of Missing Middle Housing: Thinking Big and Building Small.
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YIMBY Action @yimbyaction.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
YIMBY Action is hiring ❗ 🔷 Bay Area Organizing Director: Lead regional political strategy, grow membership, mobilize volunteers, and drive pro-housing wins across San Francisco, Marine, and the East Bay. Must be located in San Francisco. Compensation is $110k- $120k / year. (1/2)
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 25/02/2026
Dallas is changing fast, and neighbors are stepping up. Our first Downtown Hyperlocal Conversation at Pegasus City Brewery was packed with people ready to talk walkability, housing, and the future of our core.
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Garrett Pennell @garrettpennell.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Today's #WeekWithoutDriving adventure: Biking like 40 pounds of compost 11 miles across Dallas only to find that I came on the wrong day. Luckily they let me drop it off anyway. My ride was mostly pleasant and I'd do it again, but planning is key!
Bicycle loaded up with compost in saddle bags

Rough pedestrian infrastructure along Maple Avenue

Sign showing community drop off hours on Wednesday, Thursday, and FridayUnloading compost from my bike into the bin
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 13/09/2025
Third annual #dallasweekwithoutdriving starts soon on September 29!! Watch this video on what is #weekwithoutdriving, why you should join, and how to prepare! youtu.be/Ld6J2BmdHck?...
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Introducing Week Without Driving 2025 Dallas Edition + New Video Series on How To Go Car-Free
YouTube video by Dallas Urbanists STLC
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Dallas Observer @dallasobserver.com · 28/08/2025
The DART board voted to delay a final decision on proposed service cuts, buying time but losing money.
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Drastic DART Service Changes Delayed In Million Dollar Vote
The DART board voted to delay a final decision on proposed service cuts, buying time but losing money.
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 09/07/2025
“This [general mobility program] was an attempt to compromise with those that just tried to kill you — and it didn’t work,” said Tyler Wright, vice president of pro-transit advocacy group Dallas Area Transit Alliance. www.dallasnews.com/news/transpo... via @dallasnews.com
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 03/07/2025
Come to the DART public hearing on July 8th, at DART HQ (1401 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX) - and make your voice heard. Be prepared to come early at ~5:45pm!
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Dallas Area Transit Alliance @ridewithdata.org · 03/07/2025
We at Dallas Area Transit Alliance oppose DART’s 5% GMP. This proposal threatens the future of DART and the livelihoods of thousands who rely on crucial bus, rail, on demand, and paratransit routes. Stand with us to protect DART. #nocapsnocuts #dallastexas #iheartDART #trains
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 20/06/2025
Can an e-bike replace your car in Dallas? After living car-free in Dallas for 3 years, Courtney finally gave e-biking a shot. See what she learned about buying and using an e-bike in Dallas!
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🚲 I Tried an E-Bike in Dallas for 2 Weeks – Here’s What Surprised Me
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 20/06/2025
Can an e-bike replace your car in Dallas? After living car-free in Dallas for 3 years, Courtney finally gave e-biking a shot. See what she learned about buying and using an e-bike in Dallas!
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🚲 I Tried an E-Bike in Dallas for 2 Weeks – Here’s What Surprised Me
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Hexel @hexel.dallasurbanists.org · 17/06/2025
"I've gotten so many blank stares at the idea that a street should be a place in its own right." Central part of @dallasurbanists.org mission is to change the local conversation in Dallas about what a street can and should be.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 07/06/2025
If you live in Dallas's District 11, DON'T FORGET TO VOTE Saturday, June 7th in the D11 runoff! While we can't officially endorse as a group, read our Substack post by Hexel Colorado about Bill Roth's long record of opposing affordable housing- and why housing advocates are concerned.
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Vote Pro-Housing in June 7th City Council Runoff Election!
Jeff Kitner led a coalition for more trails. Bill Roth blocked affordable housing at every turn. Your vote decides the future of North Dallas.
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Nathaniel Barrett @ncoxbarrett.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Call your rep and bring SB 15 (starter homes bill) across the finish line!
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 31/05/2025
Funding to implement Dallas's Master Bike Plan Update could be de-prioritized by the city manager based on the results of an ongoing community survey. We suspect the survey will close on Saturday, May 31st- take action now to protect the budget for biking and walking in Dallas!
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Save Funding for Dallas Master Bike Plan Update – Take City Survey Right Away!
The city manager will decide bike funding based on survey responses. Speak up by May 31 to show support for safer streets! Take the survey now at DallasSurvey.org.
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Dallas Urbanists STLC @dallasurbanists.org · 31/05/2025
DART is taking public comments on service cuts that would be required to fund the 5% General Mobility Program that gives DART funding back to the cities. Our transit network needs to be growing, not shrinking- speak out against these cuts at these meetings this June!
DART logo. Your Voice Matters. 2026 Proposed Fare & Service Changes
Irving: Mon., June 9  6:30 - 7:30 PM City Hall Chambers 825 W. Irving Blvd. Irving, TX 75060
Glenn Heights:  Wed., June 11  6:30 - 7:30 PM Glenn Heights Recreation Center 1938-D S. Hampton Rd. Glenn Heights, TX 75154
Richardson: Wed., June 11 6:30 - 7:30 PM  City of Richardson 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Ste. 525 Richardson, TX 75082
Addison: Thurs., June 12  6:30 - 7:30 PM  Addison Athletic Club 3900 Beltway Dr. Addison, TX 75001
Plano: Mon., June 16 6:30 - 7:30 PM  Plano City Hall (Inspections Training Rm #155) 1520 K Ave. Plano, TX 75074
Cockrell Hill: Tues., June 17 6:30 - 7:30 PM Jaycee Zaragoza Rec. Center (Large Room) 3114 Clymer St. Dallas, TX 75212
Dallas: Tues., June 17 6:30 - 7:30 PM Singing Hills Recreation Center (Large Room) 6805 Patrol Way Dallas, TX 75241
Farmers Branch: Wed., June 18 6:30 - 7:30 PM Farmers Branch Parks & Rec. Center 13000 William Dodson Pkwy. Farmers Branch, TX 75234 
Park Cities: Wed., June 18 6:30 - 7:30 PM University Park City Hall 3800 University Blvd. Dallas, TX 75205 
Carrollton: Mon., June 23 6:30 - 7:30 PM Carrollton Senior Center 1720 Keller Springs Rd. Carrollton, TX 75006 
Rowlett: Wed., June 25 6:30 - 7:30 PM Rowlett Community Center (Room D) 5300 Main St. Rowlett, TX 75088
Garland: Thur., June 26 6:30 - 7:30 PM Garland City Hall 200 N. Fifth St. Garland, TX 75040 
Telephone Town Hall*   Fri., June 27      12:00 - 1:00 PM *[Click for details](https://www.dart.org/about/public-access-information/community-connections#publicHearing)
Dallas: Sat., June 28      10:00 - 11:00 AM DART Board Room 1401 Pacific Ave. Dallas, TX 75202
Virtual*  Tues., July 1      6:30 - 7:30 PM    *[Click for details](https://www.dart.org/about/public-access-information/community-connections#publicHearing)
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