July 14: 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
July 14: DART Board Meeting (Expected CEO Selection) hosted by Dallas Area Rapid Transit Tuesday, 5:45 PM-7:45 PM at DART HQ
July 16: “Monthly Economic Incentives Informational Office Hours” hosted by City of Dallas, Office of Economic Development Thursday, 3:00-4:00 PM on Zoom
July 17: Urban Design Peer Review Panel (UDPRP) hosted by City of Dallas, Planning and Development Department Friday, 7:30 AM-12:00 PM at Dallas City Hall 5ES
July 18: July General Meeting hosted by Dallas Area Transit Alliance Saturday, 1:00 PM-3:30 PM at Dallas Public Library
July 21: “Zoning 101 Tour: How Dallas Takes Shape” hosted by City of Dallas Planning & Development Department Tuesday, two session options: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM; or 5:30 PM-7:30 PM at Dallas City Hall | RSVP for a session
July 23: Reimagining Housing in Dallas: Understanding Our Housing and Zoning History hosted by Dallas Housing Coalition Thursday, 5:00 PM-9:00 PM at Life in Deep Ellum Reserve a spot
July 25: DART ADA Community Meeting hosted by Dallas Area Rapid Transit Saturday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM at Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center
July 25: Transit Ironman 2026 hosted by Dallas Area Transit Alliance Saturday, 10:00 AM-8:00 PM at CityLine, 1415 State St, Richardson, TX 75082
July 26: July Bimonthly Mixer hosted by Dallas Urbanists Sunday, 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at Frankie’s Downtown RSVP here
July 27: Uptown/Oak Lawn Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists Monday, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM at Whole Foods RSVP here
July 28: Sunny South Dallas PID Community Meeting Tuesday, 6:00 PM | VENUE TBA
July 28: Redbird Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists (DATE TBF) Tuesday, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM at DEC Event Space at The Shops at Redbird
July 29: “Latino Urbanism: The DNA of Places That Endure | From the Laws of the Indies to the Future of American Cities” hosted by Congress for the New Urbanism Latino Wednesday, 1:00 PM on Online Webinar
July 29: Midtown Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists Wednesday, 7:00 PM at Civil Pour - The Hill RSVP here
July 30: 2026 Surface Transportation Reauthorization & Federal Policy Lunch & Learn hosted by Young Professionals in Transportation DFW Thursday, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM at North Central Texas Council of Governments in the Metroplex Conference Room (1st floor)
July 30: Downtown Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists Thursday, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM at Pegasus City Brewery RSVP here
July 30: “Trinity Park: Connecting the City” hosted by Great Dallas Planning Council Urban Design Task Force Thursday, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM at Trinity Park Conservancy
July 31: “Dallas Critical Mass” Friday, Start gathering 7:00 PM, roll out 8:00 PM at Dallas Farmers Market
Today: 12 Steps of Town Making hosted by Community Focused Ventures and Neighborhood Evolution
When: July 14, 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 Station
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 our mailing list on: https://www.cfvdallas.com/12steps. If they have specific questions, email Peter@cfvdallas.com
Today: DART Board Meeting (Expected CEO Selection) hosted by Dallas Area Rapid Transit
When: July 14, 5:45 PM-7:45 PM
Where: DART HQ 1401 Pacific Ave, Dallas 75202
Nearest Transit: DART Akard Station
This Thursday: Monthly Economic Incentives Informational Office Hours hosted by City of Dallas, Office of Economic Development
When: July 16, 3:00-4:00 PM
Where: Zoom
Join OED every third Thursday from 3–4 PM for open office hours. No appointment needed. Ask staff about economic development tools, incentive programs, or your specific project. Visit our Incentives Programs page or view our General Incentives Overview to learn more
This Friday: Urban Design Peer Review Panel (UDPRP) hosted by City of Dallas, Planning and Development Department
When: July 17, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Dallas City Hall 5ES 1500 Marilla St 75201
Nearest Transit: DART Akard Station
The Urban Design Peer Review Panel (UDPRP) provides timely, consistent and effective urban design advice to staff, the City’s Tax Increment Fund Boards, Plan Commission and City Council as applicable. UDPRP meets monthly on the unless there are no projects to be discussed. UDPRP webpage link. Contact Gray Parker at theagray.parker@dallas.gov or 214.671.5149 for more questions.
This Saturday: July General Meeting hosted by Dallas Area Transit Alliance
When: July 18, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Dallas Public Library (Hamon Training Room - 5th Floor) 1515 Young St 75201
Nearest Transit: DART Akard Station
Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/vnw-rtws-gjc Or dial: (US) +1 802-466-2277 PIN: 448032245#
Next Tuesday: “Zoning 101 Tour: How Dallas Takes Shape” hosted by City of Dallas Planning & Development Department
When: July 21 with two session options, RSVP for free
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: Dallas City Hall 1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Nearest Transit: DART Akard Station
The City of Dallas is launching the Zoning 101 Tour to help make a topic that can feel complicated, technical, or out of reach a little easier to understand.
The staff will be there to break things down, answer questions, and help connect zoning to everyday life in Dallas. The goal is to build a Development Code that is simple, clear, and future ready. Learn more and stay connected at DallasZoningReform.com
Two opportunities to attend (Both sessions will offer the same experience. Choose the time that works best for you.): 11 AM–1 PM OR 5:30–7:30 PM
Next Thursday: Reimagining Housing in Dallas: Understanding Our Housing and Zoning History hosted by Dallas Housing Coalition
When: July 23, 5:00 PM-9:00 PM
Where: Life in Deep Ellum 2803 Taylor St, Dallas 75226
Nearest Transit: DART Baylor Station or DART Bus Route 249
Join Dallas Housing Coalition and Jerry Hawkins for a night of community education, interactive exhibits, guest speakers, and panel discussion tracing Dallas housing and zoning history to a more pro-housing future! Opens with a happy hour and live music. Full program at 6:30 PM. Closes with networking and live music from 8:00 to 9:00 PM. Whether you’re a longtime community advocate or just curious about Dallas’ housing history and opportunities for zoning reform, this event is for you. Come learn, connect, and be part of both the conversation and solutions.
July 25: DART ADA Community Meeting hosted by Dallas Area Rapid Transit
When: Saturday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Where: Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas, TX 75252, USA
Nearest Transit: DART Bus Route 833W
July 25: Transit Ironman 2026 hosted by Dallas Area Transit Alliance
When: Saturday, 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Where: CityLine 1415 State St, Richardson, TX 75082
Nearest Transit: DART Cityline/Bush Station
See the route here or Contact Dallas Area Transit Alliance on socials @ridewithdata for more details.
July 26: July Bimonthly Mixer hosted by Dallas Urbanists
When: Sunday, 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Where: Frankie’s Downtown 1303 Main St
Nearest Transit: DART Akard Station
RSVP to let us know you’re coming!
Join Dallas Urbanists at our new ADA accessible venue, Frankie’s Downtown, for an evening of good conversation, fresh updates, and real ways to get involved in making Dallas more walkable, bike-able, affordable, sustainable, and livable.
Looking to get more involved in local advocacy? This event is the perfect way to get a clear picture of who’s doing what in our community. We’ll hear from a variety of local groups making a big difference toward a more walkable, affordable, and vibrant city, including:
🚍 Connect South Dallas
🏘️ Dallas Housing Coalition
🫁 Downwinders at Risk
🌳 Sunrise Movement
July 27: Uptown/Oak Lawn Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists (New Location!)
When: Monday, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Where: Whole Foods 2510 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201 {Meet us upstairs on the balcony)
July 28: Sunny South Dallas PID Community Meeting
When: Tuesday, 6:00 PM
Where: VENUE TBA
July 28: Redbird Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists (DATE TBF)
When: Tuesday, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM (Date is still being finalized)
Where: DEC Event Space at The Shops at Redbird 3560 W Camp Wisdom Rd Ste 200,, TX 75237 · Dallas, TX
July 29: “Latino Urbanism: The DNA of Places That Endure | From the Laws of the Indies to the Future of American Cities” hosted by Congress for the New Urbanism Latino
When: Tuesday, 1:00 PM
Where: Online Webinar
Dr. Nir Buras will give a master class on what the Laws of the Indies teach us about building resilient, enduring places today. Through maps, diagrams, historic precedents, and contemporary examples, participants will explore how these principles influenced the form and structure of cities throughout Latin America and what lessons they offer for planners, architects, urban designers, and developers today.
July 29: Midtown Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists
When: June 30, 7:00 PM
Where: Civil Pour - The Hill
Nearest Transit: DART Walnut Hill Station
July 30: 2026 Surface Transportation Reauthorization & Federal Policy hosted by Young Professionals in Transportation DFW
When: Thursday, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Where: North Central Texas Council of Governments 616 Six Flags Dr, Arlington, TX in the Metroplex Conference Room (1st floor)
Join @ypt.dfw on July 30 for a Lunch and Learn on the proposed House Surface Transportation Bill. This legislation, called the BUILD America 250 Act, will have significant impacts on roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs. We'll hear from Rebekah Gongora, Program Manager at the North Central Texas Council of Governments (@nctcogtrans).
🎟️ This event is $10 for members and public sector employees and $15 for non-members. Lunch is included with your ticket. Get tickets here
July 30: Downtown Hyperlocal Conversation hosted by Dallas Urbanists
When: Thursday, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Where: Pegasus City Brewery
Nearest Transit: DART Akard Station
July 30: “Trinity Park: Connecting the City” hosted by Great Dallas Planning Council Urban Design Task Force
When: Thursday, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Where: Trinity Park Conservancy 305 W Commerce St. Suite 105, Dallas, TX
Be part of an engaging conversation as we envision what’s next for one of Dallas’ most important assets and explore the past, present, and future of the Trinity River corridor and its vital role in reconnecting Dallas with the river, surrounding neighborhoods, and downtown.
Free to all but please register
July 31: “Dallas Critical Mass”
When: Friday, Start gathering 7:00 PM, roll out 8:00 PM
Where: Dallas Farmers Market 920 S Harwood St Dallas 75201
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.