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 free 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 23: Dallas Budget Tour ‘26 (Wild Detectives session) hosted by DSA North Texas Thursday, 8:00 PM-10:00 PM at The Wild Detectives 314 W Eighth St, Dallas, TX 75208
July 24: Dallas Budget Tour ‘26 (White Rock Alehouse session) hosted by DSA North Texas Friday, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM at White Rock Alehouse & Brewery 7331 Gaston Ave Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75214
July 25: DART ADA Community Meeting hosted by Dallas Area Rapid Transit Saturday, 10:00 AM 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
July 26: “Nothing About Us Without Us: Reclaiming Our Narrative” Workshop Gathering for Disability Pride Month hosted by Sunrise Movement Sunday, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM at J. Erik Jonsson Public Library (Community Showcase Room), 1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201 RSVP
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: Maple Ave, Dallas’ Deadliest Street for Walkers” hosted by Dallas Urbanists Monday, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM at Whole Foods RSVP to let us know you’re coming
July 28: 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 28: Sunny South Dallas PID Community Meeting Tuesday, 6:00 PM at Good Coworking
July 28: “Redbird Hyperlocal Conversation: Why Walkability Matters + Meet the Redbird PID” hosted by Dallas Urbanists Tuesday, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM at DEC Event Space at The Shops at Redbird RSVP to let us know you’re coming
July 28: Dallas Budget Tour ‘26 (Morelia Restaurant session) hosted by DSA North Texas Tuesday, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM at Morelia Restaurant
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 Reserve a spot
July 29: “Midtown/Vickery Hyperlocal Conversation: Overview of Infra. Projects w/ Midtown Dallas Inc” hosted by Dallas Urbanists Wednesday, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM at Midtown Plaza, 8420 Park Lane, Dallas, TX RSVP to let us know you’re coming
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: Why so many vacant storefronts on Main Street?” hosted by Dallas Urbanists Thursday, 6:30 PM-8:30 PM at Pegasus City Brewery, 1508 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX RSVP to let us know you’re coming
July 30: “Trinity Park: Connecting the City” hosted by Great Dallas Planning Council Urban Design Task Force Thursday, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM at Trinity Park Conservancy Register
July 30: Dallas Budget Tour ‘26 (Four Corners Brewery session) hosted by DSA North Texas Thursday, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM at Four Corners Brewing Co. 1311 S Ervay St, Dallas, TX 75215
July 31: “Dallas Critical Mass” Social Bike Ride Friday, Start gathering 7:00 PM, roll out 8:00 PM at Dallas Farmers Market
July 31: Dallas Budget Tour ‘26 (Artstillery session) hosted by DSA North Texas Friday, 7:00 PM-9:00 PM at Artstillery (“723”) 723 Ft Worth Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
August 6: “Pull Up a Seat at the Table: Help Shape The Dallas Food Plan” hosted by Pan-African Connection Bookstore & the Dallas–Dallas County Food Plan Collaborative Thursday, 6:30 PM at Pan-African Connection Bookstore, 4466 S. Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75216
August 8: “Second Saturdays Coffee and Social Ride” hosted by Dallas Bicycle Coalition and Bike Friendly South Dallas Saturday, 9:00 AM at The Meteor, 1970 Hi Line Dr, Dallas, TX 75207
Tomorrow: “Zoning 101 Tour: How Dallas Takes Shape” hosted by City of Dallas Planning & Development Department
When: July 21, Tuesday | Two session options: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM or 5:30 PM–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. Staff will be there to break things down, answer questions, and help connect zoning to everyday life in Dallas. Both sessions offer the same experience; choose the time that works best for you. Learn more and submit your comment at DallasZoningReform.com
RSVP for a free session (no limit, open to all)
This 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 8:00–9:00 PM. Reserve a spot
This Thursday: Dallas Budget Tour ‘26 (Wild Detectives session) hosted by DSA North Texas
When: July 23, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Where: The Wild Detectives 314 W Eighth St, Dallas, TX 75208
A stop on DSA North Texas’s Dallas Budget Tour, discussing how the City of Dallas budget is divided and decided: library closures, parks & rec availability, and street/infrastructure investment. RSVP
This Friday: Dallas Budget Tour ‘26 (White Rock Alehouse session) hosted by DSA North Texas
When: July 24, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Where: White Rock Alehouse & Brewery 7331 Gaston Ave Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75214
This Saturday: DART ADA Community Meeting hosted by Dallas Area Rapid Transit
When: July 25, 10:00 AM
Where: Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center 17360 Coit Rd, Dallas, TX 75252
Nearest Transit: DART Bus Route 833W
This Saturday: Transit Ironman 2026 hosted by Dallas Area Transit Alliance
When: July 25, 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.
This Sunday: “Nothing About Us Without Us: Reclaiming Our Narrative” Workshop Gathering for Disability Pride Month hosted by Sunrise Movement
When: July 26, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Where: J. Erik Jonsson Public Library (Community Showcase Room), 1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201
Nearest Transit: DART Akard Station
A discussion and panel event celebrating the 36th anniversary of the ADA (signed July 26, 1990) for Disability Pride Month: covering community and history, the continued fight for disability rights, and how disability justice is intersectional. Venue meets ADA accessibility standards (accessible restrooms, dedicated parking, flat ground, ramp access, no stairs, wide doorways, dedicated seating). Accessibility questions can be sent via reply to the registration confirmation email.
This Sunday: July Bimonthly Mixer hosted by Dallas Urbanists
When: July 26, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Where: Frankie’s Downtown 1303 Main St
Nearest Transit: DART Akard Station
Join Dallas Urbanists for an evening of conversation, updates, and ways to get involved in making Dallas more walkable, bike-able, affordable, sustainable, and livable. Featuring local groups including Better Block, Connect South Dallas, CNU North Texas, Dallas Area Transit Alliance, Dallas Neighbors for Housing, Dallas Housing Coalition, Downwinders at Risk, and Sunrise Movement.
Next Monday: “Uptown/Oak Lawn Conversation: Maple Ave, Dallas’ Deadliest Street for Walkers” hosted by Dallas Urbanists
When: July 27, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Where: Whole Foods 2510 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201 | Find us upstairs on the balcony!
Maple Avenue has been identified by city officials as Dallas’ most dangerous street for pedestrians. A 2024 road-diet plan would’ve swapped car lanes for protected bike lanes, but merchants pushed back over fears it would hurt business; and last month the city considered removing the bike lanes from the Master Bike Plan entirely. This month’s conversation digs into the crash data, revisits the proposed plan, and asks: what would it take to make Maple Ave safer while finding common ground with merchants? RSVP to let us know you’re coming
Next Tuesday: Sunny South Dallas PID Community Meeting
When: July 28, 6:00 PM
Where: Good Coworking Space
Be part of the movement to reinvest, rebuild, and reimagine South Dallas. The Sunny South Dallas Public Improvement District (PID) is a community-driven initiative focused on improving safety, beautification, infrastructure, business development, and local pride. Learn more, stay informed, or join the effort to make South Dallas shine.
Next Tuesday: “Redbird Hyperlocal Conversation: Why Walkability Matters + Meet the Redbird PID” hosted by Dallas Urbanists
When: July 28, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Where: DEC Event Space at The Shops at Redbird 3560 W Camp Wisdom Rd Ste 200, Dallas, TX 75237
The first-ever hyperlocal conversation in the Redbird neighborhood. Starting with the basics: why does walkability matter? Using excerpts from Jeff Speck’s Walkable City Rules, the group will cover the “General Theory of Walkability” (a walk must be useful, safe, comfortable, and interesting) and then talk through Redbird’s current strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. RSVP to let us know you’re coming
Next Tuesday: Dallas Budget Tour ‘26 (Morelia Restaurant session) hosted by DSA North Texas
When: July 28, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Where: Morelia Restaurant 1034 S Buckner Blvd 75217
Next Wednesday: “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: July 29, 1:00 PM
Where: Online Webinar
Dr. Nir Buras gives a master class on what the Laws of the Indies teach about building resilient, enduring places today, through maps, diagrams, historic precedents, and contemporary examples — exploring how these principles influenced city form throughout Latin America and lessons for planners, architects, urban designers, and developers today. Reserve a spot
Next Wednesday: “Midtown/Vickery Conversation: Overview of Infra. Projects w/ Midtown Dallas Inc” hosted by Dallas Urbanists
When: July 29, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Where: Midtown Plaza, 8420 Park Lane, Dallas, TX
Nick Palles, Co-Executive Director of Midtown Dallas Inc, gives an overview of the district’s infrastructure projects, including the $10.5M shared-use trail along Greenville Avenue (connecting Midtown Park, the Medical District, Vickery Meadow, and The Shops at Park Lane), the Park Lane/Fair Oaks intersection redesign, and the $7.2M Ridgecrest complete-street project. RSVP to let us know you’re coming
Next Thursday: 2026 Surface Transportation Reauthorization & Federal Policy Lunch & Learn hosted by Young Professionals in Transportation DFW
When: July 30, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Where: North Central Texas Council of Governments 616 Six Flags Dr, Arlington, TX, Metroplex Conference Room (1st floor)
A Lunch and Learn on the proposed House Surface Transportation Bill (BUILD America 250 Act), covering roads, bridges, transit, rail, and highway/motor carrier safety programs, with Rebekah Gongora, Program Manager at NCTCOG. $10 for members/public sector employees, $15 for non-members; lunch included.
Next Thursday: “Downtown Hyperlocal Conversation: Why so many vacant storefronts on Main Street?” hosted by Dallas Urbanists
When: July 30, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
Where: Pegasus City Brewery 1508 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX
This month’s discussion: why does downtown keep losing businesses (big ones like AT&T and small ones like Ari’s Pantry), and what would it take to bring more of daily life back within walking distance downtown? RSVP to let us know you’re coming
Next Thursday: “Trinity Park: Connecting the City” hosted by Great Dallas Planning Council Urban Design Task Force
When: July 30, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Where: Trinity Park Conservancy 305 W Commerce St. Suite 105, Dallas, TX
An engaging conversation envisioning what’s next for one of Dallas’s most important asset; exploring the past, present, and future of the Trinity River corridor and its role in reconnecting Dallas with the river, surrounding neighborhoods, and downtown. Free but registration requested.
Next Thursday: Dallas Budget Tour ‘26 (Four Corners Brewery session) hosted by DSA North Texas
When: July 30, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Where: Four Corners Brewing Co. 1311 S Ervay St, Dallas, TX 75215
Next Friday: “Dallas Critical Mass” Social Bike Ride
When: July 31, gathering starts 7:00 PM, rolls out 8:00 PM
Where: Dallas Farmers Market 920 S Harwood St, Dallas 75201
A global movement where people ride bikes together to demonstrate the need for space for bikes on the road, held the last Friday of the month. This is a social, conversation-paced ride; ride leader and ending location change each month. Bring white front lights, red rear lights, a helmet, and water. Check the Facebook group for details. Join Dallas Critical Mass Facebook group
Next Friday: Dallas Budget Tour ‘26 (Artstillery session) hosted by DSA North Texas
When: July 31, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Where: Artstillery (”723”) 723 Ft Worth Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
August 6: “Pull Up a Seat at the Table: Help Shape The Dallas Food Plan” hosted by Pan-African Connection Bookstore & the Dallas–Dallas County Food Plan Collaborative
When: Thursday, 6:30 PM
Where: Pan-African Connection Bookstore 4466 S. Marsalis Ave, Dallas, TX 75216
A community gathering “For Dallas, By Dallas” to learn about and help shape The Dallas Food Plan. Share input on goals so that healthy, affordable, culturally-rooted food reaches every family and block. Food will be served, children are welcome, and it’s free and open to the community.
August 8: “Second Saturdays Coffee and Social Ride” hosted by Dallas Bicycle Coalition and Bike Friendly South Dallas
When: Saturday, 9:00 AM
Where: The Meteor 1970 Hi Line Dr, Dallas, TX 75207
Nearest Transit: DART Bus Route 230