"This is a game changer for Dallas," says Vickie Meeks, a local artist and member of the project’s advisory board.
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A Beautiful Purpose: Dallas Water Commons Project Will Transform 17 Acres of Wetlands Into a Public Greenspace in The Cedars
by Kevin Cummings | Sep 9, 2022
The Dallas Water Commons project, slated to break ground in 2024, will transform an industrial site in Dallas' Cedars neighborhood into something both beautiful and purposeful: a public wetlands park with hike and bike lanes that will cleanse and filter 650 million gallons of run-off stormwater each year. A big bonus: protecting the wetlands habitat and the species that live and breed there.
"This is a game changer for Dallas," says Vickie Meeks, a local artist and member of the project’s advisory board.
"This is a game changer for Dallas," says Vickie Meeks, a local artist and member of the project’s advisory board.
by Kevin Cummings |
Apr 29, 2022
The city of Dallas has a new leader helping to oversee the implementation of its first Comprehensive Environmental and Climate Action Plan. The overarching goal? To alleviate the impacts of climate change on the region.
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by Dave Moore |
Apr 5, 2022
Dallas is one of just 12 "Certified Welcoming" places in the U.S.—and the only one in Texas.
As news of refugees fleeing the Russian army in Ukraine dominates the headlines, the city launched a website that helps connect people looking to volunteer or donate to recognized organizations providing services to immigrants and refugees in Dallas.
As news of refugees fleeing the Russian army in Ukraine dominates the headlines, the city launched a website that helps connect people looking to volunteer or donate to recognized organizations providing services to immigrants and refugees in Dallas.
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by David Seeley |
Nov 30, 2021
Oncor has donated Parkdale Lake and the land surrounding it to the city of Dallas to help complete The LOOP, a 50-mile walk and bike trail connecting north, south, east, and west Dallas. It's the largest parkland dedication in Dallas since 1938.
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Discusses Parallel Crises Facing City, Looks to the Future
by Michael Wood | Dec 11, 2020
During Eric Johnson’s term as Mayor of Dallas, he's had to respond to two major crises so far: the ongoing pandemic and an increase in violent crime. Mayor Johnson addressed these issues in The Year-End Conversation and also touched on initiatives to develop Dallas’ workforce and transform the city into a destination for startup companies.
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by Alex Edwards |
Aug 20, 2020
The City of Dallas is looking for students from 6th-12th grade and local data professionals to participate in a new challenge that uses real virus data from Dallas County. The deadline to apply as a participant, judge, or mentor is Aug. 31.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jul 1, 2020
More than 200 Dallas County business service organizations have formed B.U.I.L.D. to provide resources for local small businesses. There will be a strong focus on women- and minority-owned businesses.
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by Alex Edwards |
Jun 23, 2020
According to Mayor Eric Johnson, restoring Dallas' small and medium-sized business ecosystem is the key to our economic recovery from COVID-19. The new online portal hosts resources on supplies, funds, reopening and more, including what was donated by some of Dallas' leading companies.
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City of Dallas Innovation Team Launches COVID-19 Tracker and Food Access Surveys to Crowdsource Data
by Alex Edwards | Apr 29, 2020
The public outreach tools could help the city anticipate COVID-19 hotspots, predict where critical healthcare resources may be needed in the future, and increase access to food.
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by Kathryn Chavez |
Mar 12, 2020
The one-day event is expected to include panels, TED talks, and special keynote speakers at the Bomb Factory.
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by Dave Moore |
Jul 2, 2019
Electric scooters give riders a quick, cheap way to get around urban core areas, but safety issues have cities coming to grips with their use.
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by Lance Murray |
Jun 27, 2019
The diverse group will work alongside the Mayor of Dallas on projects that reflect priorities in eight areas of concern.
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City of Dallas Welcomes New Chief Innovation Officer
by Alex Edwards | Jan 7, 2019
The Dallas City Manager has announced Laila Alequresh as the CINO for the newly created Office of Innovation, effective Jan. 11.
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by Lance Murray |
Nov 13, 2018
Dallas becomes first flagship city for Wired Certification in the Southwest, giving the real estate industry a powerful new tool to market the region worldwide.
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by Blair Welch |
Oct 12, 2018
The Office of Cultural Affairs's proposal to spread the arts across all social, economics, and geographic area of Dallas will be presented to City Council this month.
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by Dave Moore |
Apr 25, 2018
The City of Dallas’ Department of Transportation is currently identifying five parts of town where workers will weave smart city technology into street rehab projects.
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