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City of Dallas
Last week's announcement of CFT's Housing Impact Fund featured speakers and attendees including, left to right, BFS Advisory Group President Debra Brennan Tagg, CFT Chief Strategy and Insights Officer Nadine Dechausay, CFT President and CEO Wayne White, Dallas City Manager Kim Bizor Tolbert, DPD Chief Daniel C. Comeaux, and CFT Board Chair Connie Blass O'Neill. [Photo: CFT]
Communities Foundation of Texas Launches $50M Initiative to Tackle Dallas’ Housing Crisis
by Lance Murray | Nov 5, 2025
The foundation's initial housing strategy centers around three pillars: partnership and policy, production, and preservation—a combination of strategies it said has proven effective in other cities. More than $4 million in early grants and investments have already been made, amid hopes that future matching grants could create "a $100 million Housing Impact Fund dedicated to lasting change."
by Lance Murray |
Oct 15, 2025
Sana Syed has served in the role on an interim basis since May. She officially steps into the post on Oct. 20.
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by Quincy Preston |
Sep 2, 2025
The Canadian banking giant will open a regional hub in Dallas’ Victory Park with state and city support, positioning its U.S. operations at the “core of the North American corridor,” its CEO said.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 24, 2025
Dallas is known for its huge, skyscraping bridges over the Trinity River. But just a few miles north, eight small bridges along Turtle Creek have their own place in the history of the city and the hearts of its citizens. Now these low-key yet iconic bridges are being preserved and revitalized thanks to "The Bridges of Turtle Creek," an initiative launched by the Turtle Creek Association (TCA), Turtle Creek Conservancy (TCC), and the city of Dallas.
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Chris Gannett [Photo: Dallas Regional Chamber]
The Last Word: Dreams Experience Academy President on The D.O.C. and What Dallas Needs Now
by Quincy Preston | Apr 8, 2025
“Welcome to the private debut of the Dreams Experience Academy—or as we call it, somewhat provocatively, DEA,” said Chris Gannett at the launch event at the Kessler in Oak Cliff last week.
The student-powered, purpose-driven nonprofit, co-founded by hip-hop icon The D.O.C., aims to unlock creative talent and open doors into the $3 trillion media, entertainment, and tech economy.
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by Lance Murray |
Oct 4, 2024
The city said Executive Assistant Chief Michael Igo's appointment will take effect Oct. 18 as current Chief Eddie Garcia transitions out of the role to become an assistant city manager in Austin. Igo's entire 33 years in law enforcement have been spent on the Dallas force.
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Jun 26, 2024
In this continuing series on real estate development in Southern Dallas, we introduce you to real estate professionals who are part of Innovan Neighborhood's Community Developers Roundtable. They’re working to bring new life to long-neglected areas of the city.
The New Dallas Landscape, Part 6: Get on the bus! Members of the CDR and other stakeholders see how under-represented developers are growing their footprint, with support from the real estate community.
The New Dallas Landscape, Part 6: Get on the bus! Members of the CDR and other stakeholders see how under-represented developers are growing their footprint, with support from the real estate community.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 14, 2024
Johnson County Commissioner Rick Bailey also was elected vice chair for the 2024-2025 term, and Lewisville Councilmember Brandon Jones will assume the duties of secretary for the next year. The newly elected officers will serve in their positions through June 2025, guiding the region's transportation policies and initiatives.
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Bill Zielinski [Photo: City of Dallas]
City of Dallas’ Information Officer Is Resigning for ‘Gig in Private Industry’
by Lance Murray | Apr 26, 2024
Bill Zielinski oversaw the city’s response to a ransomware attack as well as to an employee deleting millions of electronic police records. Brian Gardner, the city’s chief information security officer, will be the department’s interim director, the Dallas Morning News reported.
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by Lance Murray |
Feb 29, 2024
In 2023, the city of Dallas was hit by a ransomware attack that ultimately cost it $8.5 million. Now the city is partnering with California-based MixMode and its innovative AI platform for real-time threat monitoring, anomaly detection, and behavioral analysis—empowering the city to respond quickly and efficiently to potential cyber incidents before they escalate into a major security breach.
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by David Seeley |
Nov 16, 2023
The city of Dallas recently adopted an International Affairs strategy, and the visit by the Finland delegation aimed to advance it. During a whirlwind 1-day tour, the parties discussed technology, healthcare, the arts, culture, and design as areas for potential partnerships.
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by Quincy Preston |
Oct 27, 2023
The TXDOT grant dollars will let TPL start digging on a 1.1-mile "shovel-ready" stretch of the 17-mile trail "sooner than planned." An additional $1.65 million match from local supporters brings the total funding to over $8 million.
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Rendering of Hensley Field redevelopment in Southwest Dallas. [Image: City of Dallas]
$390M Hensley Field Redevelopment Awaits Resolution of Dallas, U.S. Navy Cleanup Litigation
by David Seeley | Aug 21, 2023
A 20-year, $390 million city of Dallas master plan for redeveloping Hensley Field in southwest Dallas is on hold pending environmental cleanup by the U.S. Navy. According to the Dallas Morning News, the city is suing the Navy yet again to get the cleanup finished, so the "hidden gem" can come to life.
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by Nicole Ward, DRC Data Journalist |
Jul 20, 2023
In this series on real estate development in Southern Dallas, we introduce you to 15 real estate pros in Innovan Neighborhood's Community Development Roundtable who aim to bring new life to long-neglected parts of Dallas.
Part 2: Meet Valerie Ballard, the executive director of Operation Tiny House with a bold ambition for a groundbreaking development in University Hills.
Part 2: Meet Valerie Ballard, the executive director of Operation Tiny House with a bold ambition for a groundbreaking development in University Hills.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 30, 2023
The Dallas Mayor and City Council recently hosted the 2023 Pride in Excellence Awards Reception celebrating pride month in June.
The awards reception included remarks by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Omar Narvaez, Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn King Arnold, the city’s DPD LGBTQ Liaison, the city’s LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, recognized LGBTQ+ leaders in Dallas in the fields of business, civic engagement, public service, arts & culture, and philanthropy....
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 29, 2023
On the hunt for a resourceful, cost-effective solution to your company's tech challenges or project pileup? Or maybe you need a product prototype. UTDesign Capstone is now open for company project applications for Fall 2023. But hurry—the window of opportunity closes soon.
Check out these past projects. One of them is bound to spark an idea for yours..
Check out these past projects. One of them is bound to spark an idea for yours..
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