City of Dallas

ForwardDallas 2.0: City Council Public Hearing, 9/25

City of Dallas sent this bulletin at 09/18/2024 06:00 PM CDT

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CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING

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ForwardDallas 2.0 will go before Dallas City Council on Wednesday, September 25. Two weeks ago, the Economic Development Committee provided additional guidance and the recommendation to move the plan, with revisions, to full City Council for public hearing and potential consideration for adoption.
Review the ForwardDallas EDC draft #6, released Sept 2024.
Provide comments to your City Councilmember here
Register to speak at the Public Hearing

City Council Public Hearing
September 25th

FACTS & MYTHS

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Questions about ForwardDallas?

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Questions about ForwardDallas? Get the Facts!

View the FAQ page & Resource page.
View Sept 3rd Eco Dev Council Committee

View June 17 Briefing & Public Hearing

View May 16th Briefing (1:51 - 5:08)
View May 2nd Briefing (0.00 - 1:23)

View April 18th Public Hearing

View April 11th Workshop

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What are the key goals of ForwardDallas?

ForwardDallas will help Dallas grow in a way that makes sense
ForwardDallas prioritizes Environmental Justice to keep people from harmful, incompatible land uses
ForwardDallas will benefit not only new residents, but also current resident

What else has been done to address concerns about housing in neighborhoods?

ForwardDallas 2.0 includes language clarifying that it does not include a recommendation for a city-initiated rezoning of single-family neighborhoods, nor does it encourage tearing down existing housing for replacement and incompatible infill, particularly in areas at risk of displacement.
ForwardDallas 2.0 also includes locational guidance for different housing types which recommends focus near transit stations, along commercial corridors,in transition areas between non-residential and existing residential areas, on former civic/institutional properties, and possibly on corner lots.
ForwardDallas 2.0 also includes priority for adding design standards into the Development Code and strengthening the Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay ordinance to provide greater predictability and sensitive design for new housing.
ForwardDallas 2.0 does not change Historic Districts, Conservation Districts. Neighborhood Stabilization Overlays and Neighborhood led Planned Developments.

Many residents are concerned about the prospect of multiplexes in single-family neighborhoods. What has been done to address those concerns?

The original ForwardDallas, adopted in 2006, describes Dallas neighborhoods of consisting of many single family allow with duplexes, townhomes and small apartment buildings.
ForwardDallas 2.0 provides additional clarity for those multiplexes that the original version did not.

Why is a Comprehensive Plan Important?

The plan establishes a framework, grounded in equity, for how Dallas should grow, preserve and transition. To date, the city’s planning has been largely piecemeal and reactionary, without a citywide policy to guide growth and change. Dallas is projected to grow by several hundred thousand over the coming decades. It is critical that the City have an intentional, long-range plan to manage that growth while also establishing policies for areas and uses that should be preserved.

Will ForwardDallas 2.0 Rezone My Property?

NO. ForwardDallas is a land use guide and does not result in rezoning any part of the city. Any rezoning requires notification and a separate public process including public meetings at City Plan Commission and final decision with City Council.

Does ForwardDallas 2.0 Recommend Eliminating Single-Family zoning?

NO. ForwardDallas does not recommend eliminating single-family zoning. ForwardDallas does encourage more housing types throughout the City, and it points to starting with a variety of housing options at key intersections, local commercial areas, along corridors and within ½ mile of DART transit stations.

Is there still time for me to provide input?

Yes. A Public Hearing is scheduled for September 25. Individuals may sign-up to speak either in person or virtually. Learn more here. Provide comments to your City Councilmember.

Do you have questions? Email pud@dallas.gov

GIVE COMMENTS TO YOUR COUNCILMEMBER

Do you have comments about ForwardDallas? You can send comments to your City Councilmember. Give your comments at
bit.ly/fdcouncilcommentform