The Dallas City Plan Commission (CPC) approved ForwardDallas 2.0 Thursday, July 31 in a 10-4 vote. Keep reading for the key points surrounding ForwardDallas 2.0.
Purpose and vision
The land use initiative is a comprehensive framework designed to guide the development of Dallas over the coming decades. It would recommend how private or public land in Dallas can be developed.. Although not a legally binding document, it serves as a crucial guideline for future urban planning and development in the city.
Housing and affordability
The plan proposes solutions to this housing crisis by recommending new development strategies and increasing housing options across the city. It seeks to provide a balanced approach to meet the growing demand for affordable housing.
Land use themes
The plan outlines five primary themes to guide land development:
- Environmental justice plus sustainability
- Transit-oriented development plus connectivity
- Housing choice plus access
- Aims to expand housing options and accessibility
- Economic development plus revitalization
- Focuses on boosting economic growth and revitalizing underdeveloped areas
- Community plus urban design
- Enhances community spaces and urban aesthetics
Placetypes and districts
ForwardDallas 2.0 introduces 12 “placetypes” to categorize different areas of the city based on their existing land use features. Each placetype includes recommendations for suitable
development, such as single-family homes or multi-unit buildings. Additionally, the city is divided into 21 districts, each containing multiple placetypes, to tailor development strategies to local needs and characteristics.
Local residents can provide their input the ForwardDallas 2.0 to the city of Dallas.
