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
September 12: Routes to Rails pedestrian survey deadline hosted by Dallas Transportation & Public Works Comment here
Sept 13: “Cedars Hyperlocal Conversation” hosted by Dallas Urbanists, Sunday, 12:00-2:00 PM at Full City Rooster RSVP here
Sept 14: NCTCOG September Regional Transportation Public Meeting hosted by NCTCOG Transportation Department, Monday, 12:00-2:00 PM, hybrid at NCTCOG offices, Arlington Comment or join online
Sept 15: “Far North Dallas HLC: How Pre-Approved Plans Add Housing Density With Character” hosted by Dallas Urbanists, Tuesday, 6:00-8:00 PM at Whole Foods Belt Line Rd RSVP here
Sept 15: "Voter Registration and Election Education Craft Night" hosted by Sunrise Movement Dallas, Tuesday, 6:30-8:45 PM at Apprentice Creative Space
Sept 16: “Midtown Hyperlocal Conversation” hosted by Dallas Urbanists, Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 PM at Midtown Dallas Inc. office
Sept 17-18: “The Clever Communities Workshop: Forgotten Fundamentals of Economic Development” hosted by City Makers Collective and Strong Towns, all day at Tyler Station Register
Sept 17: Monthly Economic Incentives Informational Office Hours hosted by City of Dallas Office of Economic Development, Thursday, 3:00-4:00 PM, virtual Join
Sept 17: “Zoning 101 Tour: Building Healthy Neighborhoods” hosted by City of Dallas Planning & Development, Thursday, 5:30-7:30 PM at Dallas College El Centro Campus
Sept 19: DATA September General Meeting hosted by Dallas Area Transit Alliance, Saturday, 1:00-3:45 PM at Dallas Public Library, Central (Hamon Training Room, 5th Floor)
Sept 21: “Garland Road Vision 2.0” open house hosted by Dallas Transportation & Public Works, Monday, 6-7 PM at White Rock YMCA Read more
Sept 22: “Garland Road Vision 2.0” open house hosted by Dallas Transportation & Public Works, Tuesday, 6-7 PM at Casa View Elementary School cafeteria Read more
Sept 22: “12 Steps of Town Making” hosted by Community Focused Ventures and Neighborhood Evolution, Tuesday, 5:30-6:45 PM at Wax Space Join the mailing list
Sept 22: DART Board Meeting, Tuesday, 5:45-7:45 PM at DART Headquarters
Sept 25: “2026 GDPC Annual Meeting” hosted by Greater Dallas Planning Council, Friday, 7:30 AM-1:30 PM at Omni Dallas Hotel Details
Sept 25: Dallas Critical Mass, Friday, 7:30-9:30 PM at Dallas Farmers Market [
Sept 26: Bimonthly Urbanists Mixer, September hosted by Dallas Urbanists, Saturday, 12:00-2:30 PM at The Underground at Frankie’s Downtown More info
Sept 26: “Be My Neighbor Campaign Block Party” in Junius Heights hosted by Dallas Housing Coalition, Saturday, 3:00-7:00 PM at Munger Park Reserve a spot
Sept 26: “Jet Lag: The Game” (mini session) hosted by Dallas Area Transit Alliance, Saturday, 12:00-4:00 PM
Sept 27: Last day to submit Camp Wisdom Road pedestrian survey hosted by Dallas Transportation & Public Works, feedback on improvements from Westmoreland Road to U.S. 67 near Singing Hills Recreation Center Take the survey
Sept 28: “Downtown Hyperlocal Conversation” hosted by Dallas Urbanists, Monday, 6:30-8:30 PM at Pegasus City Brewery
Sept 29: “Uptown/Oak Lawn Hyperlocal Conversation” hosted by Dallas Urbanists, Tuesday, 6:30-8:00 PM at
Whole FoodsMike’s Chicken on Maple AveSept 30: NCTCOG Coordinated Land Use & Transportation Planning Task Force Meeting hosted by NCTCOG, Wednesday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at NCTCOG Transportation Council Room, Arlington Register
Oct 1: “Week Without Driving” kickoff hosted by Week Without Driving Dallas, Thursday, all day, citywide How to participate
Oct 1: “Redbird Hyperlocal Conversation” hosted by Dallas Urbanists, Thursday, time TBD, at The DEC Network at The Shops at RedBird
Oct 1: Dallas Neighbors for Housing Monthly Organizing Meeting, Thursday, 7:00-8:00 PM, virtual Sign up for the link
Oct 3: “Jet Lag: The Game Japan-o-Rama Finale” screening hosted by Dallas Area Transit Alliance, Saturday, 7:00-9:30 PM at Regal Fossil Creek Tickets
Tomorrow | DBC Coffee Social” (Week Without Driving Collab)
Host: Dallas Bicycle Coalition & Week Without Driving Dallas
When: September 12; check-in 8:30 AM, (bike ride leaves 9:00 AM, coffee social from about 10:15 AM, announcements 10:30 AM)
Where: Kuluntu Bakery 900 E Clarendon Dr #165, Dallas, TX 75203
Nearest Transit: DART Zoo Station
This is a social ride at a chill ~10 mph pace, so don't be late, we're rolling right at 9! The Dallas bike community is what makes our coalition strong. Each month we'll feature a partner so you can learn how to get involved in their work. 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!
Survey Deadline, Tomorrow: Routes to Rails Pedestrian Improvements
Hosted by Dallas Transportation & Public Works
Deadline: approximately Saturday, September 12
Where to comment: Routes to Rails comment form
The city held a public meeting on this project August 13 to discuss 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. The form collects name, organization, email, address, and open-ended project comments. Submit a comment
This Sunday | “Cedars Hyperlocal Conversation”
Host: Dallas Urbanists
When: Sunday, September 13, 12:00-2:00 PM
Where: Full City Rooster, 1810 S Akard St, Dallas, TX 75215
The Cedars’ hyperlocal conversation looks at walkability along Botham Jean Blvd, South Akard St, Browder St, and around Old City Park, grounded in Jeff Speck’s “General Theory of Walkability” (useful, safe, comfortable, interesting). Guest speaker and walk-audit details are still TBA.
This Monday | NCTCOG September Regional Transportation Public Meeting
Host: North Central Texas-Council of Governments Transportation Department
When: Monday, September 14, 12:00-2:00 PM
Where: NCTCOG offices, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011, or watch/participate online or by phone
On the agenda: the $55.4 million North Texas Zero Emissions Vehicle call for projects, an Access North Texas regional transit coordination plan update, federal safety and transit-asset performance measure updates, an FTA mobility-partnership grant application, and Round 6 of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan policy bundle. Comment or join online, or call 855-925-2801 (Project Code 10576)
This Tuesday | “Far North Dallas HLC: How Pre-Approved Plans Add Housing Density With Character”
Host: Dallas Urbanists
When: Tuesday, September 15, 6:00-8:00 PM
Where: Whole Foods Market (5100 Belt Line Rd Ste 1012, Dallas, TX 75254, USA)
Guest speaker Jim Kumon of Neighborhood Evolution discusses pre-approved plans, a way for single-family neighborhoods to add gentle density while preserving character by pre-curating a pattern book of acceptable designs before developers arrive. Builds on last month’s missing-middle-housing conversation.
This Tuesday | “Voter Registration and Election Education Craft Night”
Host: Sunrise Movement Dallas
When: Tuesday, September 15, 6:30-8:45 PM
Where: Apprentice Creative Space, 919 Morrell Ave, Dallas, TX 75203
Sunrise Movement Dallas is helping neighbors get registered to vote and teaching what’s on the ballot for the November midterm election, alongside a casual craft night. Some craft supplies will be on hand, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own project to work on too.
Next Wednesday | “Midtown Hyperlocal Conversation”
Host: Dallas Urbanists
When: Wednesday, September 16, 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Midtown Dallas Inc. office (8420 Park Lane · Dallas, TX)
Explores walkability in The Village, Vickery Meadow, and around the DART stations at Lovers Lane, Park Lane, and Walnut Hill.
Next Thursday-Friday, all day | “The Clever Communities Workshop: Forgotten Fundamentals of Economic Development”
Host: City Makers Collective and Strong Towns
When: Thursday, September 17 through Friday, September 18, all day (lunch provided both days; evening dinners and receptions included)
Where: Tyler Station
This event located at a converted 1920s factory in Oak Cliff, on a DART light rail line features practitioners including Joe Minicozzi (Urban3), Nathan Norris, Monte Anderson, Edward Erfurt (Strong Towns), Kevin Shepherd (Verdunity), and Kennedy Smith (Institute for Local Self-Reliance) covering time-tested local economic development patterns, aimed at keeping more profits and growth benefits local. Regular pricing ended August 20; tickets are listed at $495 now. Workshop details | Register
Next Thursday | Monthly Economic Incentives Informational Office Hours
Host: City of Dallas, Office of Economic Development
When: Thursday, September 17, 3:00-4:00 PM (third Thursday of the month)
Where: Virtual (Meeting ID 267 463 231 655, passcode bB3ny6g3; phone: +1 469-217-7604, conference ID 735 269 089#)
Drop-in office hours to ask staff about the city’s Incentive Policy, economic development tools, or project-specific questions in breakout rooms. No appointment needed. Join
Next Thursday | “Zoning 101 Tour: Building Healthy Neighborhoods”
Host: City of Dallas, Planning & Development
When: Thursday, September 17, 5:30-7:30 PM
Where: Dallas College El Centro Campus, 801 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
Looks at how zoning shapes access to health care, housing, food, transportation, and green space, and the everyday conditions that help neighborhoods thrive.
Next Saturday | DATA September General Meeting
Host: Dallas Area Transit Alliance
When: Saturday, September 19, 1:00-3:45 PM
Where: Dallas Public Library, Central (J. Erik Jonsson Central Library), Hamon Training Room, 5th Floor, 1515 Young St, Dallas, TX 75201
Monday, September 21 | “Garland Road Vision 2.0” Open House
Host: Dallas Transportation & Public Works
When: 6:00-7:00 PM
Where: White Rock YMCA 7112 Gaston Ave., Dallas, TX 75214
TPW is launching a community-led planning effort to develop a vision for the Garland Road corridor’s future, looking at safety improvements for everyone using the road, how the corridor reflects neighborhood character, and where future public and private investment should go. This is the first of two open houses on the same effort; the second is the next night at Casa View Elementary. Read more about Garland Road Vision 2.0 Contact: Jana Wentzel, jana.wentzel@dallas.gov
Tuesday, September 22 | “Garland Road Vision 2.0” Open House
Host: Dallas Transportation & Public Works
When: 6:00-7:00 PM
Where: Casa View Elementary School, cafeteria, 2100 Farola Dr., Dallas, TX
Second open house for the same Garland Road corridor visioning effort as the September 21 session at White Rock YMCA; attend either one. Read more about Garland Road Vision 2.0 Contact: Jana Wentzel, jana.wentzel@dallas.gov
Tuesday, September 22 | “12 Steps of Town Making”
Host: Community Focused Ventures and Neighborhood Evolution
When: Tuesday, September 22, 5:30-6:45 PM (meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday)
Where: Wax Space co-working, 1300 S Polk St, Ste 295, Dallas, TX 75224
Small and medium incremental developers meet monthly to learn and act toward more vibrant, people-centered places, using the 12 Steps to Town Making framework. Join the mailing list, or email Peter@cfvdallas.com with questions
Tuesday, September 22 | DART Board Meeting
Host: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
When: Tuesday, September 22, 5:45-7:45 PM
Where: DART Headquarters, 1401 Pacific Ave, Dallas, TX 75202
Friday, September 25 | “2026 GDPC Annual Meeting”
Host: Greater Dallas Planning Council
When: Friday, September 25, 7:30 AM-1:30 PM
Where: Omni Dallas Hotel, 555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202
A morning industry forum led by The Real Estate Council (TREC), closing with a fireside chat featuring Ray Washburne, President and CEO of Charter Holdings, LLC. Details
Friday, September 25 | “Dallas Critical Mass” Social Bike Ride
When: Friday, September 25, 7:30-9:00 PM
Where: Dallas Farmers Market, 920 S Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201
A social, conversation-paced group bike ride, held the last Friday of the month in cities worldwide, to demonstrate the need for road space for bikes. Leaves 8 PM from the Farmers Market; route and ride leader change monthly. Bring front/rear lights, a helmet, and water. Critical Mass Dallas Facebook group
Saturday, September 26 | Bimonthly Urbanists Mixer, September
Host: Dallas Urbanists
When: Saturday, September 26, 12:00-2:30 PM
Where: The Underground at Frankie’s Downtown, 1303 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
Brief guest-speaker presentations on projects and campaigns relevant to Dallas-area urbanists, held downtown every two months. Afterward, join DFW Urbanistas to take transit to Dallas Housing Coalition’s zoning-reform block party at Munger Park (3-7 PM). Mixer details, or email contact@dallasurbanists.org to present
Saturday, September 26 | “Be My Neighbor Campaign Block Party” in Junius Heights
Host: Dallas Housing Coalition
When: Saturday, September 26, 3:00-7:00 PM
Where: Munger Park, 5300 Junius St, Dallas, TX
Free and open to the public: food, local vendors, live music, performances, kids’ games, and neighborhood company. This is the first of three block parties in Dallas Housing Coalition’s “Be My Neighbor” campaign, built around the City of Dallas’s zoning code update, its first since the 1980s, with hands-on, jargon-free zoning activities designed with Better Block so families can see what zoning actually means for a neighborhood. Reserve a spot
Saturday, September 26 | “Jet Lag: The Game” (mini session)
Host: Dallas Area Transit Alliance
When: Saturday, September 26, 12:00-4:00 PM
Where: TBA
A smaller, pared-down version of Jet Lag: The Game ahead of the Japan-o-Rama finale in October, for people who don’t want to commit to a full game.
Sunday, September 27: Camp Wisdom Road Pedestrian Improvements Community Survey Deadline
Host: Dallas Transportation & Public Works
Deadline: Sunday, September 27
Where to comment: Camp Wisdom Road survey
The city is exploring transportation safety improvements along Camp Wisdom Road between Westmoreland Road and U.S. 67. The survey (available in English and Spanish) asks how often people travel the corridor, how they get around, how safe walking feels today, and which specific improvements (crosswalks, sidewalks, lighting, traffic calming, transit connections, ADA access) matter most. Take the survey
Monday, September 28 | “Downtown Hyperlocal Conversation”
Host: Dallas Urbanists
When: Monday, September 28, 6:30-8:30 PM
Where: Pegasus City Brewery
Guest speaker: Monte Anderson of Neighborhood Evolution and Options Real Estate Investments Inc
Tuesday, September 29 | “Uptown/Oak Lawn Hyperlocal Conversation”
Host: Dallas Urbanists
When: Tuesday, September 29, 6:30-8:00 PM
Where: Mike’s Chicken (4234 Maple Ave, Dallas, TX 75219)
Today’s gathering is special: instead of our usual sit-down conversation, we’re going to block walk to meet our neighbors along Maple Ave! We will rendezvous at Mike’s Chicken (4234 Maple Ave) at 6:30pm to eat and go over talking points. Then around 7:00pm we’ll take flyers and go door to door inviting people to our hyperlocal conversation. IF YOU DON’T SEE US, CALL/TEXT 214.421.9334.
RSVP for details and further updates.
Wednesday, September 30 | NCTCOG Coordinated Land Use & Transportation Planning Task Force Meeting
Host: North Central Texas-Council of Governments Transportation Department
When: Wednesday, September 30, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Where: NCTCOG Transportation Council Room, 616 Six Flags Dr, Arlington, TX 76011
Focuses on how North Texas local governments can get the most out of partnering with NCTCOG on land use and transportation work: funding opportunities, planning and data resources, and leveraging federal grants. Register
Thursday, October 1 | “Week Without Driving”
Host: Week Without Driving Dallas
When: Thursday, October 1, all day (week-long challenge)
Where: citywide, no set location
Whether you’re a community member, a community lead, work for a public agency, an elected official, a national organization, or you’re a business, there are lots of ways to join the movement!
Transportation shapes every part of life. Week Without Driving shines a light on that reality and invites everyone to experience, reflect, and share what life is like without driving. It’s a chance to understand daily life for the millions of people who cannot drive due to age, disability, income, or other barriers. It’s an opportunity to tell your story and help reimagine what transportation options could look like in your community. How to participate
Thursday, October 1 | “Redbird Hyperlocal Conversation”
Host: Dallas Urbanists
When: Thursday, October 1, time TBD
Where: The DEC Network, The Shops at RedBird, 3662 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Dallas, TX 75237
Guest speaker Bill Chinn, CEO of The DEC Network, joins this month’s Redbird hyperlocal conversation exploring ways to improve walkability in the neighborhood alongside a conversation about entrepreneurship and economic development in southern Dallas.
Thursday, October 1 | Dallas Neighbors for Housing Monthly Organizing Meeting
Host: Dallas Neighbors for Housing
When: Thursday, October 1, 7:00-8:00 PM
Where: Virtual (Zoom link sent to newsletter subscribers before the meeting)
Monthly meeting to discuss key organizing issues and brainstorm next steps. Sign up for the DN4H newsletter to get the link
Saturday, October 3 | “Jet Lag: The Game Japan-o-Rama Finale” screening (Fort Worth, not Dallas)
Host: Dallas Area Transit Alliance
When: Saturday, October 3, 7:00-9:30 PM
Where: Regal Fossil Creek, 6100 Freeway Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76137Tickets are limited and first-come, first-served through Regal’s website or by emailing jetlag@ridewithdata.org or events@ridewithdata.org. Not transit accessible; plan to drive or carpool. Ticket info