City of Dallas Hosting Event on Growth and Development Ahead of Code Rewrite

The evening precedes a series of Zoning 101 Community Conversations.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 5:35am

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A serene, cinematic painting depicting the Dallas skyline at dusk, with a lone pedestrian walking down a shadowy sidewalk bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight, conceptually representing the city's efforts to engage the community on growth and development.As Dallas grapples with rapid growth, this community conversation aims to shape the city's future development through open dialogue and resident input.Dallas Today

The City of Dallas is hosting an evening conversation with community leaders and partners to share perspectives on the region's growth ahead of an upcoming series of Zoning 101 Community Conversations. The event, called 'The Shape of Dallas', will take place on April 16 from 5-7 p.m. at the Space at the Adolphus and will be followed by an informal happy hour.

Why it matters

As Dallas continues to grow, the city is looking to update its development code through a series of community conversations. This initial event is designed to gather input from residents, community leaders, and business owners to help shape the upcoming Zoning 101 discussions.

The details

The city is bringing together a small group of residents, community leaders, business leaders, and organizations for a conversation about how Dallas is growing. Planning and Development staff will be on-hand to hear from participants across the city. The event is meant to provide a simple overview of how zoning impacts everyday life, and is not a typical public meeting but rather an open conversation.

  • The event will take place on April 16, 2026 from 5-7 p.m.
  • The event will be followed by an informal happy hour hosted by FGIII Fine Arts Productions.

The players

City of Dallas

The local government of Dallas, Texas that is hosting the event and leading the effort to update the city's development code.

FGIII Fine Arts Productions

The organization hosting the informal happy hour following the main event.

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What’s next

Following this initial event, the City of Dallas will host a series of Zoning 101 Community Conversations to gather more input from residents on updating the city's development code.

The takeaway

As Dallas continues to experience rapid growth, the city is proactively engaging the community to gather input on how to update its zoning and development policies. This initial event is an important first step in a broader effort to ensure the city's future growth aligns with the needs and priorities of local residents and businesses.