City Hall

Public Feedback Highlights Division Over Dallas Zoning Reform Effort

By Charles Grand / November 24, 2025 /

Hundreds of Dallas residents are engaging with the process of zoning reform as the city pursues modernization of the land use part of its development code. Who said Dallasites weren’t invested in the future of their city? Over the past few months, the Planning & Development Department (PDD) has been meeting with stakeholders and hosting…

City Hall Roundup: Alleyway Pickup, Garbage Truck Cams, Old Facility Report

By Charles Grand / November 23, 2025 /

Just in time for Thanksgiving and the consequent trash overflow, officials got a little update on the alleyway pickup saga and some garbage truck tech. Staff also dug up an old assessment of Dallas City Hall, which outlined projected costs for certain repairs. Check out the details below before hitting the road or tuning out…

City Hall Roundup: Election Day Shakeup, Parkland Fee Compromise

By Charles Grand / November 16, 2025 /

We’ll spare you this weekend on the latest drama surrounding Dallas City Hall, as there isn’t all that much. Needless to say, the rumor mill is still churning, and the anger is palpable in some spaces online. As previously reported, council members are giving City Manager Kimberly Tolbert the go-ahead to start scouting for possible…

Mayor Eric Johnson: ‘This Has Always Been the Dallas Story’

By Charles Grand / November 14, 2025 /

Mayor Eric Johnson laid out the promise of Dallas during his State of the City address on Thursday, touting the gains made over the past several years and highlighting the Big D’s status as a top destination for business and investment. The speech was livestreamed from the new Texas Stock Exchange at its temporary offices…

Will Push To Incentivize Housing Construction Come at the Expense of Dallas Parks?

By Charles Grand / November 10, 2025 /

Dallas City Council will have a number of recommendations to consider on Wednesday when it sets a new schedule for parkland dedication fees, and it seems some officials are more gung-ho than others to incentivize multifamily housing construction. According to a new state law, cities can require developers to dedicate up to 10% of their…