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City of Dallas Seeks ‘Transformational’ Chief Innovation Officer

by | Mar 6, 2018
The job posting says the ideal candidate will “manage and develop a culture of innovation, professionalism, and continuous improvement in the city organization."
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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 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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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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5 New Year’s Resolutions to Make Dallas the City with the Biggest Heart #DallasDoingGood  

by | Jan 3, 2017
Suzanne Smith says we should be more collaborative and give our time, treasure, and talent to make Dallas a better place.
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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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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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City of Dallas Adds Lifesaving Trauma Kits to Facilities

by | Sep 8, 2016

The city of Dallas has announced that lifesaving trauma kits soon will be available in most city facilities such as police substations, recreation centers, and at City Hall. 

The kits, intended for use by non-experts before medical professionals arrive, are used to stop massive bleeding, treat chest injuries, and provide airway clearance in emergencies such as active shooter situations, the city said in a release. ...

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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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Startup: State of Innovation in Dallas-Fort Worth

by | Dec 15, 2015
When it comes to startups and small business, Dallas Fort-Worth is ripe for a renaissance.
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