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Dallas Implements Updated Land Use Guidelines to Shape Future Development
New city planning frameworks are altering how residential and commercial zoning cases are evaluated across Dallas.
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Dallas City Council Eliminates Single-Family Zoning, Dramatically Increases Housing Density
The policy change ends single-family-only zoning in many areas, aiming to boost housing supply, but longtime homeowners raise concerns about neighborhood character and infrastructure strain.
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Dallas ISD Implements New Operational and Policy Changes for 2025-2026 School Year
New district mandates include updated security protocols, changes to disciplinary policies, and the restructuring of early learning accessibility.
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Dallas Budget Directs Funds to Street, Freeway and Water Upgrades
Allocations under the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget target street resurfacing, Interstate 30 expansion and the Elm Fork Water Treatment Plant for Dallas residents.
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Federal Infrastructure Spending Reshapes Dallas Growth and Services
Federal infrastructure spending means new opportunities and challenges for Dallas residents, with the city facing distinct pressures compared to peers in other major metro areas.
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Dallas Launches Budget Talks, City Hall Redesign Amid Rising Living Costs
City leaders hold over ten spring budget town halls and launch an open call for concepts on the future of city hall and surrounding properties, as residents face affordability concerns.
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Dallas City Council’s ‘Dallas is Home’ Housing Policy Aims to Tackle 46,000-Unit Affordable Rental Shortage
The new framework approved in April 2026 targets a growing affordability gap that has widened from 33,660 units in 2021.
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Dallas Development Code Sets Zoning Rules for Local Housing and Construction
The 1987 Dallas Development Code and current reform efforts determine building types, lot standards and development options that affect residents across city neighborhoods.
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DART Service Changes and Mobility 2050 Plan Shape Dallas Transit Access
Dallas residents face adjusted bus and rail frequencies plus potential funding shifts after February 2026 DART modifications and the April 2026 federal approval of the Mobility 2050 plan.
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Dallas Launches Open Call for Concepts Survey Alongside Library and Budget Consultations
Dallas residents can submit ideas on City Hall redevelopment and participate in surveys and town halls that will influence library services and allocation of funds for community facilities.
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Federal Hiring Freeze Hits Dallas Hard as Agencies Slash Positions
A sweeping reduction in federal workforce caps is forcing Dallas-based agency offices to cut staff and halt recruitment, threatening economic spillover effects across the region.