Who we are
Mission
To advocate, educate and plan for a more prosperous and dynamic Greater Dallas.
Vision
Many Voices United to Shape the Future of the Dallas Region.
Values
Advocate for the long-term economic vitality of the region.
Offer a collaborative platform for driving positive change.
Educate and empower the community through engagement and resources.
Create meaningful impacts at both local and regional levels.
Foster a diverse and inclusive membership.
Promote equitable outcomes in all initiatives.
Champion the integration of technology and innovation.
Influence sustainable planning and development practices.
One City One Region.
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Established: 1946
Mission: Shaping regional growth in the Dallas area.
Membership Includes:
Architecture professionals
Planning professionals
Construction professionals
Development professionals
Real estate professionals
Local government representatives
Activities:
Collaborating to evaluate policies.
Promoting long-term sustainability of Dallas and the surrounding region.
Core Focus Areas:
Urban design
Economic development
Transportation
Water
Energy
Education
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Task Forces:
Mobility
Urban Design
Environment & Natural Resources
Technology & Innovation
Task Force Activities:
Develop policy recommendations
Create design concepts
Present findings to local leaders and the media
Monthly Activities:
Breakfast meetings
Signature Events:
South Urban Summit
North Urban Summit
Annual Meeting
Trinity Urban Design Awards
Event Purpose:
Provide a platform for local leaders and stakeholders to discuss key regional issues
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Played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the Dallas Plan.
Underwrote the feasibility study for the outer loop freeway system.
Contributed to the creation of Dallas' long-range water plan.
Supported and provided strategic planning for both Love Field and DFW Airports.
Led environmental initiatives, including the restoration of White Rock Lake and the "Keep Dallas Beautiful" campaign (formerly a GDPC initiative, now an independent organization).
Contributed significant time and expertise to the Trinity River Corridor Project for two decades.
Collaborated with a trio of organizations to produce the Planning Policies Issues Papers, resulting in a comprehensive overhaul of the city’s zoning ordinances.
Supported Vision North Texas and its regional planning efforts.
Provided peer review on alignment alternatives for DART's D2 Second Downtown Light Rail Transit Line.
Authored a position paper on the proposed Trinity Toll Road alternative.