July 28: NCTCOG Webinar: Energy Efficiency in Codes hosted by North Central Texas Council of Governments Tuesday, 10:30 AM-11:30 AM CDT, Virtual via Microsoft Teams RSVP now
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: Unified Transportation Program (UTP) Public Hearing hosted by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Wednesday, 2:00 PM CDT, Virtual public hearing (Statewide) Watch the livestream
July 29: “Be My Neighbor” Campaign Launch hosted by Dallas Housing Coalition Wednesday, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at Good Coworking, 1808 S Good Latimer Expy, Dallas, TX 75226 Register
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 29: Week Without Driving Monthly National Coalition Meeting (joint webinar with the League of American Bicyclists) Wednesday, 1:00 PM, Virtual via Zoom Register
July 30: Regional Project Priorities Public Meeting (Texas Community Development Block Grant) hosted by North Central Texas Council of Governments Thursday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM CDT, Hybrid. In person at North Central Texas Council of Governments, Centerpoint II, William Pitstick Conference Room, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011, or virtual (Regional) RSVP now
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: “4th Rezoning Meeting for Our Neighborhood” (Singleton Corridor) hosted by Singleton United/Unidos Thursday, 6:00 PM at West Dallas Multipurpose Center, 2828 Fish Trap Road
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 3: Military Parkway Corridor Study hosted by City of Dallas Transportation and Public Works Monday, 6:00 PM, Online meeting Join the online meeting
August 4: Wheatland-Danieldale Authorized Hearing Public Meeting hosted by City of Dallas Tuesday, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM at Singing Hills Rec Center More information
August 5 & 8: Better Block Main Street Study - Post-FIFA Multiple shifts Sign up
August 6: Preston Road/Douglas Avenue Pedestrian and Signal Improvements Project hosted by City of Dallas Transportation and Public Works Thursday, 6:00 PM at Preston Royal Branch Library, 5626 Royal Lane
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 7: NCTCOG Webinar: Data Centers in Texas: Water Resources Impacts and Policy Recommendations hosted by North Central Texas Council of Governments Friday, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM CDT, Virtual via Microsoft Teams (Regional) RSVP now
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
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, 2500 Romine Ave
Today: NCTCOG Webinar: Energy Efficiency in Codes (Regional)
When: Tuesday, July 28, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Randy Plumlee (SPEER), speaking on behalf of NCTCOG’s Energy and Green Advisory Board, gives an overview of building and energy codes and reviews recommendations from the Regional Codes Coordinating Council. Gary McCoy (Blink Energy Services) shares how his organization uses codes to advance energy efficiency in buildings. A Q&A and discussion follow. Local governments looking to leverage building and energy code recommendations for their communities are encouraged to attend. RSVP now
Today: 12 Steps of Town Making hosted by Community Focused Ventures and Neighborhood Evolution
When: Tuesday, July 28, 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 the mailing list: cfvdallas.com/12steps. Questions: Peter@cfvdallas.com
Today: Sunny South Dallas PID Community Meeting
When: Tuesday, 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.
Today: “Redbird Hyperlocal Conversation: Why Walkability Matters + Meet the Redbird PID” hosted by Dallas Urbanists
When: Tuesday, 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
Today: Dallas Budget Tour ‘26 (Morelia Restaurant session) hosted by DSA North Texas
When: Tuesday, July 28 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Where: Morelia Restaurant 1034 S Buckner Blvd 75217 RSVP
Tomorrow: “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
Tomorrow: Unified Transportation Program (UTP) Public Hearing hosted by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) (Statewide)
When: Wednesday, July 29, 2:00 PM CDT
Where: Virtual public hearing: watch via livestream, or comment by phone: (800) 717-1738, Passcode: Texas DOT Public Hearing
General public participation and two-way communication is essential to a Unified Transportation Program (UTP) project's success, helping create a more transparent and representative project decision-making process. While the UTP is not a final step before construction begins, the public has multiple opportunities to engage with and comment to their local TxDOT district during the pre-construction process — and since each project must be awarded funding to proceed, local community engagement and support increases the likelihood of a project receiving funding in the UTP. This public hearing is specifically to receive input on development of the upcoming year's UTP, including the project selection process. Presentation and recordings are made available for viewing after the event. See TxDOT's Strategic Public Engagement Guidance for more on public involvement opportunities. Watch the livestream (link text "HERE" in the source didn't include an actual URL — please add the correct livestream link before publishing)
Tomorrow: “Be My Neighbor” Campaign Launch hosted by Dallas Housing Coalition
When: Wednesday, July 29, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Where: Good Coworking, 1808 S Good Latimer Expy, Dallas, TX 75226
The City of Dallas is updating its zoning code for the first time since the 1980s: a once-in-a-generation chance to address housing inequities and advance policies for environmental sustainability, housing access, economic opportunity, and quality of life. Join the launch of the “Be My Neighbor” campaign, a grassroots effort to advocate for these policy changes in the zoning reform process. You’re the expert on your lived experience; help shape how this code update can benefit your community. Register
Tomorrow: “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
Tomorrow: Week Without Driving Monthly National Coalition Meeting
When: Wednesday, July 29, 1:00 PM CT
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Some of the Week Without Driving coalition, including Anna Zivarts and Ruth Rosas, join the League of American Bicyclists (@bikeleague) for a webinar with insights at the local level. Register
This Thursday: Regional Project Priorities Public Meeting - Texas Community Development Block Grant (Regional)
When: Thursday, July 30, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM CDT
Where: Hybrid - in person at North Central Texas Council of Governments, Centerpoint II, William Pitstick Conference Room, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011, or virtual via Microsoft Teams
NCTCOG is inviting non-entitlement communities to a hybrid public meeting on project priorities for North Central Texas. These regional priorities will count for 25% of total scoring on TxCDBG’s 2027–2028 Community Development Fund applications. your input matters. Meeting ID: 251 321 368 223 689, Passcode: 46rj9DV9. Call in: +1 903-508-4574 (Tyler, TX), Phone Conference ID: 150 583 249#. Contact: Corinne Buckley, cbuckley@nctcog.org. Need accommodations for a disability or language translation? Contact at least 72 hours before the meeting. RSVP now
This 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. Get tickets
This Thursday: “4th Rezoning Meeting for Our Neighborhood” hosted by Singleton United/Unidos
When: Thursday, July 30, 6:00 PM
Where: West Dallas Multipurpose Center, 2828 Fish Trap Road
“Your Neighborhood. Your Voice. Your Future.” The City will soon vote on decisions that will shape the future of the Singleton Corridor (bounded by Westmoreland and Borger, running along the rail line off Singleton Blvd): residents are urged to be heard so the neighborhood’s future is decided with residents, not without them. This is the next step in an ongoing rezoning process: City Council/CPC Authorization (Dec 15, 2022), Research & Engagement/Area Plan (2025), 1st Community Meeting: Project Kick-off (Nov 18, 2025), 2nd Community Meeting: Zoning Concepts (Jan 13, 2026), and 3rd Community Meeting: Zoning Recommendations (March 31, 2026) are complete; this meeting covers additional zoning-consensus discussion ahead of the City Plan Commission Public Hearing (1st vote) and City Council Public Hearing (final vote). The last rezoning of this corridor was in 1987. Contact: singletonunited75212@gmail.com
This 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
This 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 assets; 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. Register
This 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
This 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
This 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 RSVP
Next Monday: Military Parkway Corridor Study hosted by City of Dallas, Transportation and Public Works
When: August 3, 6:00 PM
Where: Online meeting
TPW hosts an online meeting to update the public on proposed transportation improvements along Military Parkway between Forney Road and Buckner Boulevard (Loop 12). Join the online meeting
Next Tuesday: Wheatland-Danieldale Authorized Hearing Public Meeting hosted by City of Dallas, Transportation and Public Works
When: August 4, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM
Where: Singing Hills Rec Center 6805 Patrol Way, Dallas, TX 75241
This meeting is part of a City-initiated zoning effort to determine the most appropriate zoning for the area. It will include interactive mapping activities to identify the future zoning vision for this area. Your input is crucial in shaping the future of this community. More information
Next Wednesday & Saturday: Better Block Main Street Study - Post-FIFA
When: August 5 & 8, Multiple Shifts
Where:
Help collect real-world data on how Main Street is used from parking and traffic to pedestrian activity and public space use. Volunteers will assist with simple field observations that support planning, design, and community improvements in Downtown Dallas. No experience required. Shifts are 2 hours.
Wednesday shifts: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday shifts: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Next Thursday: Preston Road/Douglas Avenue Pedestrian and Signal Improvements Project
When: August 6, 6:00 PM
Where: Preston Royal Branch Library, 5626 Royal Lane
TPW hosts a public meeting to discuss proposed transportation safety improvements along Preston Road (Northwest Highway to Walnut Hill Lane) and Douglas Avenue (Colgate Avenue to Northwest Highway). (No RSVP/registration link was provided in the source material.)
Next Thursday: “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: August 6, 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.
Next Friday: NCTCOG Webinar: Data Centers in Texas: Water Resources Impacts and Policy Recommendations (Regional)
When: August 7, 10:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
NCTCOG hosts a webinar on the technologies and systems used on data center campuses, their impact on Texas’s water resources, and policy recommendations for managing the sector’s growth ahead of the next legislative session. Featured speakers: Dr. Margaret Cook (VP Water & Community Resilience, Houston Advanced Research Center) and Rachel Hames (Policy Director, Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance). A short roundtable with speakers and stakeholders follows the presentations. Intended for stakeholders from local governments, economic development districts, water utilities/districts/authorities, and stormwater/floodplain management. RSVP now
Next Saturday: “Second Saturdays Coffee and Social Ride” hosted by Dallas Bicycle Coalition and Bike Friendly South Dallas
When: August 8, 9:00 AM
Where: The Meteor 1970 Hi Line Dr, Dallas, TX 75207
Nearest Transit: DART Bus Route 230
August 10: Malcolm X Boulevard Corridor Study hosted by City of Dallas, Transportation and Public Works
When: Monday, 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