General Events
Now through August 16: Military Parkway Corridor Study Public Comment Period hosted by City of Dallas Transportation and Public Works Project page & comment form
August 9: Cedars Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists Sunday, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM CDT at Full City Rooster
August 10: Malcolm X Boulevard Corridor Study hosted by City of Dallas Transportation and Public Works, with Council District 7 Monday, 5:30 PM at Park South Family YMCA
August 11: Joppa Authorized Hearing Public Meeting hosted by City of Dallas Planning & Development Department Tuesday, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM at Hiawatha Rec Center Authorized Hearings page
August 13: Routes to Rails - Pedestrian Improvements Project hosted by City of Dallas Transportation and Public Works Thursday, 6:00 PM at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, First Floor Auditorium
August 14: 2026 Public Policy & Prosperity Summit hosted by Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce Friday, 7:30 AM-12:30 PM at Hitt Auditorium, Methodist Dallas Medical Center Reserve your seat
August 14: Urban Design Peer Review Panel (UDPRP) Friday, 8:30 AM-12:00 PM
August 15: TRA Special Event - Frisco Rail Museum hosted by Dallas Area Transit Alliance / Texas Rail Advocates Saturday, 8:30 AM-11:30 AM at TrainTopia (Museum of the American Railroad) Event page
August 18: Midtown Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists Tuesday, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM CDT, location TBA
August 19: CDFW Transit Academy: Advocacy & The Politics of Transit hosted by CDFW Transit Academy/Dallas Area Transit Alliance 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 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-10:30 AM, Park City Club Register
August 25: 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
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
August 26: Uptown/Oak Lawn Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists Wednesday, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM CDT at Whole Foods, 2510 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201
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
Now through August 16: Military Parkway Corridor Study Public Comment Period hosted by City of Dallas Transportation and Public Works
When: Public meeting already held Monday, August 3, 2026; written comments accepted through August 16, 2026
Where: Comment via project page (online)
TPW hosted an online meeting on Monday, Aug 3 to update the public on proposed transportation improvements along Military Parkway between Forney Road and Buckner Boulevard (Loop 12). The comment period remains open; visit the project page to view presentation materials and submit public comments through Aug 16, 2026. Project page & comment form
Tomorrow: Cedars Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists
When: Sunday, August 9, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM CDT
Where: Full City Rooster, 1810 S Akard St, Dallas, TX
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.
RSVP to let us know you’re coming
This Monday: Malcolm X Boulevard Corridor Study hosted by City of Dallas, Transportation and Public Works
When: Monday, August 10, 5:30 PM
Where: Park South Family YMCA, 2500 Romine Ave.
TPW, with Council District 7, hosts a meeting to discuss alternatives for improving road safety and prioritizing improvements along Malcolm X Boulevard between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Elsie Faye Heggins Street. Project information page
This Tuesday: Joppa Authorized Hearing Public Meeting hosted by City of Dallas Planning & Development Department
When: Tuesday, August 11, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
Where: Hiawatha Rec Center
This is a City-initiated zoning review for the Joppa area (southern Dallas, adjacent to the Trinity River and Trinity Forest, ~660 acres) to improve land use compatibility, address zoning inconsistencies, protect natural features, and guide future development consistent with community goals and ForwardDallas 2.0. A prior public meeting was held June 22, 2026. The Joppa area mixes industrial, mobile home, retail, and commercial service zoning; residents and stakeholders have expressed interest in zoning that better reflects neighborhood goals, improves compatibility between industrial uses and nearby residences, and protects the Trinity River corridor. Staff contact: Jalyn Porchay, AICP, Jalyn.Porchay@Dallas.gov, 214.670.5411. Authorized Hearings page
This Tuesday: 12 Steps of Town Making hosted by Community Focused Ventures and Neighborhood Evolution
When: Tuesday, August 11, 5:30 PM–6:45 PM
Where: Wax Space Co-working, 1300 S Polk St. Ste 295, Dallas, TX 75224
A 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
This Thursday: Routes to Rails - Pedestrian Improvements Project hosted by City of Dallas Transportation and Public Works
When: Thursday, August 13, 6:00 PM
Where: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, First Floor Auditorium, 1515 Young St., Dallas, TX 75201
TPW hosts a meeting to discuss proposed pedestrian improvements around the Dallas Zoo DART Station and Southern Gateway Public Green, with connections to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Klyde Warren Park.
This Friday: 2026 Public Policy & Prosperity Summit hosted by Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce
When: Friday, August 14, 7:30 AM–12:30 PM
Where: Hitt Auditorium, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, 221 W. Colorado Blvd., Dallas, TX 75208
Business leaders, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, and community changemakers gather for a morning of conversations, networking, and insight into opportunities and challenges facing Southern Dallas. Featured discussions: The State of Business & Southern Dallas; Where Is the Money Going?; World Cup 2026: What’s Next?; and AI & Government. Reserve your seat
This Friday: Urban Design Peer Review Panel (UDPRP)
When: Friday, August 14, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
Where: See UDPRP webpage for location/virtual meeting link
The UDPRP is made up of local design, planning, and engineering professionals who provide urban design advice to City staff, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Boards, the City Plan Commission, and City Council as applicable for projects. UDPRP meets monthly unless there are no projects to discuss. Contact: Gray Parker, theagray.parker@dallas.gov, 214.671.5149
This Saturday: TRA Special Event - Frisco Rail Museum hosted by Dallas Area Transit Alliance / Texas Rail Advocates
When: Saturday, August 15, 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
Where: TrainTopia (Museum of the American Railroad) 8004 Dallas Pkwy #400, Frisco, TX 75034
A guided tour of the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco. Afterwards, join TRA at Babe’s Chicken Dinner House.
Event page
Next Tuesday: Midtown Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists
When: Tuesday, August 18, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM CDT
Where: Location TBA
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. A hyperlocal conversation is a casual, neighborhood-specific monthly gathering for anyone who cares about walkability, bikeability, affordability, sustainability, and livability: 45-60 minutes of guided discussion (local history, what’s working, an urbanism topic like transit funding or zoning, who represents you and how to reach them) followed by open social time.
RSVP to let us know you’re coming
August 19: CDFW Transit Academy: Advocacy & The Politics of Transit hosted by Dallas Area Transit Alliance
When: Wednesday, August 19, 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!
Register
August 20: Monthly Economic Incentives Informational Office Hours hosted by City of Dallas, Office of Economic Development
When: Thursday, August 20, 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.
August 22: DATA August General Meeting hosted by Dallas Area Transit Alliance
When: Saturday, August 22, 1:00 PM–3:30 PM
Where: Dallas Public Library, Hamon Training Room, 5th Floor
Join via Google Meet, or dial (US) +1 484-841-1138, PIN: 575564873#. More phone numbers.
Tuesday, August 25: ULI Dallas-Fort Worth Breakfast Forum: World Cup’s Impact on Transit-Oriented Development hosted by Urban Land Institute Dallas-Fort Worth
When: Tuesday, August 25, 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: 12 Steps of Town Making hosted by Community Focused Ventures and Neighborhood Evolution
When: Tuesday, August 25, 5:30 PM–6:45 PM
Where: Wax Space Co-working, 1300 S Polk St. Ste 295, Dallas, TX 75224
A 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
Tuesday, August 25: Redbird Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists
When: Tuesday, August 25, 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
Join us for our next hyperlocal conversation in the Redbird neighborhood! Everyone in Redbird, South Oak Cliff, and southern Dallas County is welcome. Guest speaker: Peter Brodsky, CEO of The Shops at Redbird.
Find the DEC Center office next to Workforce Labor Solutions: look for the big red bird above the entrance.
RSVP to let us know you're coming
Wednesday, August 26: Uptown/Oak Lawn Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists
When: Wednesday, August 26, 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
Thursday, August 27: “Downtown Hyperlocal Conversation: The Transformation at West End Station” hosted by Dallas Urbanists
When: Thursday, August 27, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
Where: Pegasus City Brewery
Hyperlocal Conversations are neighborhood-specific monthly gatherings where neighbors explore ways to improve walkability where they live. Visit dallasurbanists.org/hyperlocal to learn more about the program, see the full schedule of upcoming conversations, and find or start a conversation in your neighborhood.
This month’s discussion: redevelopment of West End Square, featuring guest speaker Zachary Krochtengel of Sycamore Development. After a difficult year of news for Downtown, Zachary will share some good news — his historic redevelopment project near West End Station isn’t a future plan, it’s a real project that broke ground earlier this year. Per the city’s project description, West End Square Lofts is a mixed-use development on the 700 and 800 blocks of Elm Street adjacent to the West End DART station: a historic building, a historic garage, and a new apartment building totaling roughly 288,000 gross square feet, with about 20,000 square feet of retail and 205,000 square feet of apartments, a roughly half-acre pedestrian plaza, and 154 planned housing units including a portion of affordable workforce housing. The project removes nearly an acre of existing surface parking from the downtown grid, replacing it with open space and new housing.
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Budget Town Halls
August 11: District 1 Budget Town Hall, Council Member Chad West hosted by City of Dallas Tuesday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM at Tyler Street Church Event details
August 13: District 1 Budget Town Hall, Council Member Chad West (Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Thursday, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM, Virtual (Webex) Event details
August 13: District 3 Budget Town Hall, Council Member Zarin D. Gracey (Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Thursday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM at Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center Event details
August 13: District 9 Budget Town Hall (Session 1 of 3) hosted by City of Dallas Thursday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM at Lochwood Branch Library, 11221 Lochwood Blvd More info
August 13: District 13 Budget Town Hall, Council Member Gay Donnell Willis hosted by City of Dallas Thursday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM at Walnut Hill Recreation Center Event details
August 13: District 14 Budget Town Hall, Council Member Paul E. Ridley hosted by City of Dallas Thursday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM at Oak Lawn Branch Library Event details
August 13: District 4 Budget Town Hall, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Maxie Johnson (Spanish/Bilingual) - Hybrid hosted by City of Dallas Thursday, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM at District 4 Community Office Event details
August 13: District 11 Budget Town Hall, Council Member William Roth hosted by City of Dallas Thursday, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM at Fretz Park Branch Library (Black Box Theater) Event details
August 13: District 12 Budget Town Hall, Council Member Cara Mendelsohn hosted by City of Dallas Thursday, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM at Renner Frankford Branch Library Event details
August 17: District 2 Budget Town Hall, Council Member Jesse Moreno (Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Monday, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM at Samuell-Grand Recreation Center Event details
August 18: District 6 Budget Town Hall, Council Member Laura Cadena (Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Tuesday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM, Virtual (Webex) Event details
August 18: District 8 Budget Town Hall, Council Member Lorie Blair (Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Tuesday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM, Virtual (Webex) Event details
August 18: District 9 Budget Town Hall (Session 2 of 3, Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Tuesday, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM, Virtual (Webex) More info
August 20: District 3 Budget Town Hall, Council Member Zarin D. Gracey (Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Thursday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM, Virtual (Webex) Event details
August 20: District 6 Budget Town Hall, 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
August 20: District 8 Budget Town Hall, 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
August 20: District 9 Budget Town Hall (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
August 20: District 11 Budget Town Hall, Council Member William Roth hosted by City of Dallas Thursday, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM, Virtual (Teams) Event details
August 24: Districts 2 & 6 Budget Town Hall, 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
August 24: District 7 Budget Town Hall, Council Member Adam Bazaldua (Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Monday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM at Exline Recreation Center Event details
August 24: Districts 10 & 13 Budget Town Hall, 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: District 2 Budget Town Hall, Council Member Jesse Moreno (Spanish/Bilingual) hosted by City of Dallas Tuesday, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, Virtual (Webex) Event details
August 25: District 10 Budget Town Hall, Council Member Kathy Stewart hosted by City of Dallas Tuesday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM at Willie B. Johnson Recreation Center Event details
August 25: District 5 Budget Town Hall, 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
August 25: District 12 Budget Town Hall, Council Member Cara Mendelsohn hosted by City of Dallas Tuesday, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM, Virtual (Teams) Event details