August 18: Midtown Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists Tuesday, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM CDT at Midtown Dallas Inc. RSVP
August 19: CDFW Transit Academy: Advocacy & The Politics of Transit hosted by Community Design Fort Worth Wednesday, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM at Fort Worth Central Station Register
August 20: Monthly Economic Incentives Informational Office Hours hosted by City of Dallas, Office of Economic Development Thursday, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM, Virtual Join
August 21: Chalk Hill Trail – Phase 1 Groundbreaking hosted by Dallas Park and Recreation Friday, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM at Chalk Hill Trail (4600 Ridge Point Drive)
August 22: DATA August General Meeting hosted by Dallas Area Transit Alliance Saturday, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM at Dallas Public Library, Hamon Training Room, 5th Floor Join via Google Meet
August 25: ULI Dallas–Fort Worth Breakfast Forum: World Cup’s Impact on Transit-Oriented Development hosted by Urban Land Institute Dallas–Fort Worth Tuesday, 7:30 AM–10:00 AM at Park City Club Register
August 25 & September 8: 12 Steps of Town Making hosted by Community Focused Ventures and Neighborhood Evolution Tuesday, 5:30 PM–6:45 PM at Wax Space Co-working Info/Join
August 25: Redbird Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists Tuesday, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM CDT at DEC Event Space at The Shops at Redbird RSVP
August 26: HouseDTX Convening: Shaping the Future of Housing Affordability in Dallas hosted by HouseDTX Wednesday, 8:30 AM–1:00 PM at Communities Foundation of Texas Register
August 26: Uptown/Oak Lawn Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists Wednesday, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM CDT at Whole Foods RSVP
August 27: Zoning 101 Tour: Getting Around Dallas hosted by City of Dallas, Department of Planning & Development Thursday, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM at Dallas College Workforce Center at RedBird Reserve a spot
August 27: Downtown Hyperlocal Conversation: “The Transformation at West End Station” hosted by Dallas Urbanists Thursday, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM at Pegasus City Brewery RSVP
August 28: Dallas Critical Mass Social Bike Ride hosted by Dallas Critical Mass Friday, gather 7:00 PM / roll out 8:00 PM at Dallas Farmers Market Facebook group
September 3: Dallas Neighbors for Housing Monthly Organizing Meeting hosted by Dallas Neighbors for Housing Thursday, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM, Virtual Sign up for Zoom link
September 10: Katy Trail 5K (Dallas Bicycle Coalition Bike Valet) hosted by Friends of the Katy Trail Thursday, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM at Reverchon Park Register
September 12: Second Saturdays Coffee and Social Ride hosted by Dallas Bicycle Coalition & Week Without Driving Dallas Saturday, 8:30 AM–10:00 AM at Kuluntu Bakery RSVP
Tomorrow, August 18 | “Midtown Hyperlocal Conversation”
Host: Dallas Urbanists
When: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM CDT
Where: Midtown Dallas Inc. 8420 Park Ln, Dallas, TX 75231
Meet your neighbors and explore ways to improve walkability in The Village, Vickery Meadow, and around the DART stations on Lovers Lane, Park Lane, and Walnut Hill.
This month in Midtown, Alina Zarate with International Rescue Committee Dallas will talk about the history of refugee resettlement in the Vickery Meadow neighborhood, which many know as “Little United Nations.” This is Dallas’s largest concentration of refugees and immigrants, with over 30 languages spoken among ~40,000 residents.
RSVP to let us know you’re coming
This Wednesday, August 19 | “CDFW Transit Academy: Advocacy & The Politics of Transit”
Host: Community Design Fort Worth
When: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
Where: Fort Worth Central Station 1001 Jones St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Featuring Wesley Kirk and Patrick Kennedy. The CDFW Transit Academy is a series of sessions designed to equip advocates, leaders, and professionals across Tarrant County with the knowledge and tools to lead conversations about the value of transit across the region. This is the last session of the series & features a post-session mixer at Acre Distilling to continue the discussion!
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This Thursday, August 20 | “Monthly Economic Incentives Informational Office Hours”
Host: City of Dallas, Office of Economic Development
When: 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Where: Virtual-join here, Meeting ID: 267 463 231 655, Passcode: bB3ny6g3. Or call (audio only): +1 469-217-7604, Phone Conference ID: 735 269 089#
Held on the third Thursday of every month. Ask staff economic development questions or learn more about the department’s Incentive Policy. Attendees can learn about the City’s economic development tools, incentive programs, general queries, or ask staff project-specific questions in breakout rooms. No appointment or reservation required.
This Friday, August 21 | “Chalk Hill Trail - Phase 1 Groundbreaking”
Host: Dallas Park and Recreation
When: 1:00 PM–3:30 PM
Where: 4600 Ridge Point Drive, Dallas, TX 75211
Nearest Transit: DART Bus Route 104 - Dallas College Mountain View Campus
The groundbreaking for the construction of the Chalk Hill Trail Phase 1 that will connect Ginger Avenue to Cockrell Hill Road. Phase 1 of the trail will feature sidewalk connections and three community access points twith drainage and safety signs for Trail users.
💡 Please note: Wear closed-toe shoes since the ceremony will be at the construction site.
This Saturday, August 22 | “DATA August General Meeting”
Host: Dallas Area Transit Alliance
When: 1:00 PM–3:30 PM
Where: Dallas Public Library, Hamon Training Room, 5th Floor
Join DATA at our monthly General Meeting featuring Peter LeCody from @txrailadvocates! He’ll talk about Texas Rail Advocates and their educational advocacy covering both freight and passenger rail issues in Texas and the Southwest. 🚊🚞🚂 Join via Google Meet, or dial (US) +1 484-841-1138, PIN: 575564873#. More phone numbers.
Next Tuesday, August 25 | “ULI Dallas-Fort Worth Breakfast Forum: World Cup’s Impact on Transit-Oriented Development”
Host: Urban Land Institute Dallas-Fort Worth
When: 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Where: Park City Club, 5956 Sherry Ln Ste 1700, Dallas, TX 75225-8028
Industry leaders explore the lasting influence of the FIFA World Cup on North Texas through the lens of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): infrastructure investments, transportation, economic growth, and placemaking. Moderator: Maria Lawson (Dallas Business Journal). Panelists: Marty Wieder (Arlington Economic Development Corporation) and Reed Lanham (Trinity Metro). Relevant for anyone in commercial real estate, planning, transportation, development, or public policy. Register
Tuesday, August 25 & September 8 | “12 Steps of Town Making”
Host: Community Focused Ventures and Neighborhood Evolution
When: 5:30 PM–6:45 PM
Where: Wax Space Co-working 1300 S Polk St. Ste 295, Dallas, TX 75224
Nearest Transit: DART Tyler/Vernon StationA group of small to medium size incremental developers that meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. The 12 Steps to Town Making framework gives neighbors a roadmap to meet monthly, learn together, and take action toward building more vibrant, people-centered places. For info or to join the mailing list: cfvdallas.com/12steps. Questions: Peter@cfvdallas.com
Next Tuesday, August 25 | “Redbird Hyperlocal Conversation”
Host: Dallas Urbanists
When: 6:30 PM–8:00 PM CDT
Where: DEC Event Space at The Shops at Redbird, 3560 W Camp Wisdom Rd Ste 200, Dallas, TX 75237
Neartest Transit: DART Bus Routes 57 and 108 & STAR Transit: Serving attendees traveling from Duncanville and DeSoto.
Guest speaker: Peter Brodsky, CEO of The Shops at Redbird & Taylor Caesar, Dallas Urbanists Planning Intern
Join us for our next hyperlocal conversation in the Redbird neighborhood! Everyone in Redbird, South Oak Cliff, and southern Dallas County is welcome.
Peter Brodsky (Owner & CEO of The Shops at RedBird) will share his comprehensive vision for the revitalization of the old RedBird Mall and Southwest Center.
Taylor Caesar (Dallas Urbanists Planning Intern) will present a brief, data-driven assessment of walkability and pedestrian infrastructure in the Red Bird neighborhood.
💡 Finding us: Once you arrive, please head to the SOUTH WING of The Shops At RedBird. Find the DEC Center office next to Workforce Labor Solutions. You’ll see a big red bird above the entrance!
RSVP to let us know you’re coming
Next Wednesday, August 26 | “HouseDTX Convening: Shaping the Future of Housing Affordability in Dallas”
Host: HouseDTX
When: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Communities Foundation of Texas 5500 Caruth Haven Lane Dallas, TX 75225
HouseDTX invites you to join a cross-sector convening of housing leaders, advocates, funders, and community stakeholders committed to advancing housing solutions in Dallas. Together, we hope to build alignment around a shared vision, explore emerging housing development possibilities, and identify opportunities for collective action.
HouseDTX was launched in 2025 as a collective action network focused on improving local housing affordability through cross-sector collaboration, policy advocacy, research, and strategic recommendations. HouseDTX is powered by Communities Foundation of Texas as part of its $50 million commitment to housing.The advisory board includes leaders from the Child Poverty Action Lab, Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, Dallas Housing Coalition, Greater Dallas Planning Council, and George W. Bush Presidential Center at SMU.
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Next Wednesday, August 26 | “Uptown/Oak Lawn Hyperlocal Conversation”
Host: Dallas Urbanists
When: 6:30 PM–8:00 PM CDT
Where: Whole Foods, 2510 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
Join us at Whole Foods to meet your neighbors and explore ways to improve walkability in Uptown/Oak Lawn. RSVP to let us know you’re coming
Next Thursday, August 27 | “Zoning 101 Tour: Getting Around Dallas”
Host: City of Dallas, Department of Planning & Development
When: 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Where: Dallas College Workforce Center at RedBird 3662 West Camp Wisdom RoadDallas, Texas, 75237
Map your daily route and explore how zoning dictates the distance to your job, school, and essential services. Join the City of Dallas and Dallas College at the RedBird Workforce Center for an interactive Zoning 101 event. Attendees will participate in a shared mapping activity to visualize how city zoning rules physically shape our daily travel. No expertise is required to enjoy the food, music, and discussions on how to participate in local zoning reform.
Next Thursday, August 27 | “Downtown Hyperlocal Conversation: "The Transformation at West End Station”
Host: Dallas Urbanists
When: 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
Where: Pegasus City Brewery
This month's discussion features Zachary Krochtengel of Sycamore Development on the West End Square Lofts, a historic redevelopment project that broke ground this year next to the West End DART station.
The roughly 288,000-square-foot mixed-use development pairs a historic building and garage with new construction, delivering 154 housing units (including affordable workforce housing), 20,000 square feet of retail, and a half-acre pedestrian plaza. It replaces nearly an acre of downtown surface parking with open space and homes, aiming to add affordable housing, revitalize the West End station area, and create a new retail destination. After a year of tough news for Downtown, this one's a real, shovel-in-the-ground win worth celebrating.
RSVP to let us know you’re coming!
Next Friday, August 28 | “Dallas Critical Mass” Social Bike Ride
When: Start gathering 7:00 PM, roll out 8:00 PM
Where: Dallas Farmers Market 920 S Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
Critical Mass is a global movement where people ride their bike together as a group to demonstrate the need to make space for bikes on the road. It happens on the last Friday of the month in cities around the world. Dallas Critical Mass leaves at 8pm from the Dallas Farmer’s market. This is a social, conversation paced ride. The ride always starts at 8pm at the Dallas Farmer’s Market, but the ride leader and ending location changes each month. Check the Facebook group for details. Bring white front lights and rear red lights, a helmet, and water. A bike lock and other bike tools are encouraged, but not required.
Read more about Critical Mass Dallas on the official Facebook group & Critical Mass (in general) on Wikipedia.
Instagram: @criticalmassdtx or @hangoverriders
Thursday, September 3 | Dallas Neighbors for Housing Monthly Organizing Meeting
When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Virtual
Sign up for the DN4H Newsletter to receive the meeting Zoom link! Link will be sent before event.
Join us for our monthly organizing meeting! We will discuss key issues we are tackling as a group and brainstorm ways to make those changes happen.
Thursday, September 10 | “Katy Trail 5K” (Dallas Bicycle Coalition Bike Valet)
Host: Friends of the Katy Trail
When: Run starts 7:30 PM with the picnic running to ~9:45 PM
Where: Reverchon Park 3505 Maple Ave., Dallas, TX 75219
Nearest Transit: DART Bus Route Maple @ Turtle Creek - N - NSJoin us for the Katy 5K, a unique course that takes you through some of the most beautiful parts of Dallas, including Turtle Creek, the Uptown streets of Dallas, and the beautiful Katy Trail. Post race, celebrate with us at the Picnic Party with live entertainment by DJ EJ: The Official DJ for the Dallas Cowboys, two complimentary Michelob ULTRA beverages (21 & over), free food from over 30 local eateries, sponsor swag, and selfie stations throughout the Katy 5K Picnic Party. DBC Bike Valet provided! Volunteers needed for the valet if you aren't running.
Saturday, September 12 | “Second Saturdays Coffee and Social Ride”
Host: Dallas Bicycle Coalition & Week Without Driving Dallas
When: check-in 8:30 AM, ride 9:00 AM, back ~10 AM
Where: Kuluntu Bakery 900 E Clarendon Dr #165, Dallas, TX 75203
Nearest Transit: DART Zoo StationJoin the Dallas Bicycle Coalition’s monthly coffee social and bike ride, held every second Saturday, whether you want to get involved in bike advocacy, meet the bike community, or just explore Dallas on two wheels. From 9–10:30, grab coffee, get a DBC update, and learn how to get involved (volunteers for the social and ride are needed, so speak up if you’re interested). Optionally bring your bike for a social-paced ride at 10:30, going about 10 mph for an hour before returning to the start; arriving by bike or transit is highly encouraged, so leave the car at home if you can.
The time stays constant, but locations and community partners rotate around the city. RSVP and find the latest details on our Action Network.
💡Weekly, monthly, and some pop up rides are listed on the DBC website. Confirm the ride details with the host organization before you attend. Dates and times frequently change. Don't forget to check the DBC main calendar for other events!
August 18 Budget Town Hall
District 6, Council Member Laura Cadena (Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Tuesday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM, Virtual (Webex) Event details
District 8, Council Member Lorie Blair (Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Tuesday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM, Virtual (Webex) Event details
District 9 (Session 2 of 3, Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Tuesday, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM, Virtual (Webex) More info
August 20 Budget Town Hall
District 3, Council Member Zarin D. Gracey (Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Thursday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM, Virtual (Webex) Event details
District 6, Council Member Laura Cadena (Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Thursday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM at West Dallas Multipurpose Center Event details
District 8 Council Member Lorie Blair (Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Thursday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM at Singing Hills Recreation Center Event details
District 9 (Session 3 of 3, joint with District 14) hosted by City of Dallas Thursday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM at Lakewood Branch Library, 6121 Worth St More info
District 11, Council Member William Roth hosted by City of Dallas Thursday, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM, Virtual (Teams) Event details
August 24 Budget Town Hall
Districts 2 & 6, Council Members Jesse Moreno & Laura Cadena hosted by City of Dallas Monday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM at KB Polk Recreation Center Event details
District 7, Council Member Adam Bazaldua (Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Monday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM at Exline Recreation Center Event details
Districts 10 & 13, Council Members Kathy Stewart & Gay Donnell Willis hosted by City of Dallas Monday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM, Virtual (Webex) Event details
August 25 Budget Town Hall
District 2, Council Member Jesse Moreno (Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Tuesday, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, Virtual (Webex) Event details
District 10, Council Member Kathy Stewart hosted by City of Dallas Tuesday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM at Willie B. Johnson Recreation Center Event details
District 5, Mayor Pro Tem Jamie Resendez (Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Tuesday, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM at Dallas College Pleasant Grove Center Event details
District 12, Council Member Cara Mendelsohn hosted by City of Dallas Tuesday, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM, Virtual (Teams) Event details