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.

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.