City of Dallas

WiredScore

It’s a Connection: Dallas Adopts WiredScore’s Building Connectivity Ratings Platform

by | 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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A Year in the Making, Dallas’ New Cultural Plan Seeks Equitable Arts Funding
by | 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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Dallas to Test Smart, Pedestrian-Friendly Streets Within a Year
by | 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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Dallas Library Seeks Proposals for Kid-Friendly Pathway
by | Apr 24, 2018
The educational pathway will lead kids from the sidewalk, across the library’s plaza, and through its front doors. Design proposals are due by May 25.
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Dallas Cultural Plan: Tackling the Changing Face of a City

by | Sep 25, 2017
The city is now more than 40 percent Hispanic and 25 percent African-American. How will artistic boards reflect the new Dallas?
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Vbikes
VBikes App Lets You Rent, Ride, Return Anywhere
by | Jun 15, 2017
The bicycles are equipped with a Bluetooth lock and releases when you hover your app-equipped phone over it.
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CityMap
Planning to the People:
How CityMap Democratized Urban Design
by | May 16, 2017
Urban planners, transportation experts, activists, and citizens have banded together for a plan designed to embrace both transportation needs and livability of the neighborhoods surrounding Downtown Dallas.
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2nd Annual DEC Event Aims to Help Minority Entrepreneurs

by | Dec 6, 2016
Diversity Entrepreneur Day set for Dec. 15.
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Hall arts sculptures KPMG Plaza
Building Community & Connections Through the Arts
by | Nov 29, 2016
Becky Young, Carlson president and executive director of The Arts Community Alliance, shares highlights from a recent event exploring arts development.
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City of Dallas to Launch Green Business Certification Program
by | Nov 4, 2016
The program is designed to help businesses attract more environmentally conscious customers.
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Dallas Unveils Web-based System For Open Records Requests
by | Sep 15, 2016
Users can submit and track the status of their requests for public information via an online platform.
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3 Things We’re Reading: UTD Research Could Boost Battery Life

by | May 23, 2016
A researcher at UT Dallas has created catalyst materials that could extend battery lives in cellphones and vehicles.
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3 Things We’re Reading: Rangers Seek $1B Stadium with a Roof
by | May 20, 2016
The Texas Rangers and the city of Arlington plan a $1 billion stadium with a retractable roof as a way to beat the heat of a Texas summer.
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Art for Dumpsters finalist Robert Opal says Dallas is recycling, and even the Pegasus is in on the fun.
Art for Dumpsters Contest Raises Recycling Awareness
by | Mar 23, 2016
Through its Art for Dumpsters contest, the city of Dallas aims to raise awareness of recycling. Artists of all ages submitted dumpster mural designs.
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Festival of Ideas
Big Ideas Emerge at Dallas Festival
by | Feb 23, 2016
There was no shortage of big ideas at this year's Festival of Ideas. The second annual event, held over two days at Dallas' Fair Park, was buzzing with excitement and creativity.
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