08.02.2024

Today’s Forecast

ForwardDallas goes forward

Dallas City Plan Commission approves ForwardDallas land use plan

Downtown Dallas with an open field in the foreground.

The downtown Dallas skyline. | Photo via DALtoday.

The Dallas City Plan Commission (CPC) approved ForwardDallas 2.0 last week in a 10-4 vote. Here are the key points you need to know about the plan. ForwardDallas 2.0 in a 10-4 vote.

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. It also seeks to provide a balanced approach to meet the growing demand for affordable housing.

The Bottom District just south of downtown dallas. — The Bottom District, just south of downtown Dallas, is already in the process of building new and affordable homes. The ForwardDallas 2.0 initiative could bring significant impact to the area.
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Photo via DALtoday.

Land use themes

The plan outlines eight 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. Under the new plan, some neighborhoods would be rezoned into new placetypes — find yours in the draft plan.

Local residents can provide their input the ForwardDallas 2.0 to the city of Dallas.

Asked

What aspect of the ForwardDallas 2.0 plan are you most interested in?

A. New zoning regulations
B. Transportation and infrastructure improvements
C. Green space and environmental initiatives
D. Community and housing changes

Make your choice

Events

Friday, August 2

Niall Horan Tour | Friday, Aug. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Dos Equis Pavilion, 3839 S. Fitzhugh, Dallas | $35-$286 | Attend former One Direction band member Niall Horan’s “The Show” tour for an unforgettable evening in music
Texas Rangers host Boston Red Sox | Friday, Aug. 2 | 7:05 p.m. | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington | $9-$646 | The MLB World Series Champion Texas Rangers will play against the Red Sox Friday Night at Globe Life Field.
The Iron Maidens | Friday, Aug. 2 | 8 p.m. | Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas | $23-$33 | Start your weekend by rocking out loud with a Friday night concert by the heavy metal band.

Saturday, August 3

Sustaining & Preserving Tenth Street | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Remembering Black Dallas, 1408 N. Washington Ave., Dallas | Free | Participate in a one-day celebration of preserving and remembering the historic legacy of Tenth Street Historic District.
Cubist Portraits | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas | $12 | Kids ages four to six can enter free to explore cubist art and make geometric portraits.

Sunday, August 4

Sunset Sessions | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 4 p.m.-2 a.m. | Green Light Social, 2625 Floyd St., Dallas | Sit on the rooftop of this epic venue and enjoy drinks and live music.

Events calendar here

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Pets

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News Notes

Traffic

A new project could bring pedestrian and bike lanes, enhanced crossings, better lighting, and other improvements to Maple Avenue between Oak Lawn and Mockingbird Lane. Submit feedback on the Maple Avenue Safety Project online through Sunday, Aug. 18. (NBC DFW)

Development

Villages at Gateway, a major retail development in Forney, is set to begin construction this month. On 143 acres near North Gateway Boulevard and Highway 80, the project is near by H-E-B, Target, and Home Depot. Over $34 million in incentives will be awarded to Street Level Investments, the developer. (Dallas Business Journal)

Award

Yelp has recognized Dallas’ Yūjō as No. 9 on the list of Best new Southern restaurants for 2024. The selection was based on a review of new eateries since 2023, evaluating ratings, health scores, and community feedback. Yūjō's exceptional qualities earned it this prestigious spot.

Drink

Ginger’s, the cocktail lounge in Downtown Dallas’ East Quarter will host Albuquerque’s award-winning bar, Happy Accidents, on Monday, Aug. 12-Tuesday, Aug.13, from 6-11 pm. Owned by Kate Gerwin and Blaze Montana, the lounge won multiple accolades, including “Best New U.S. Cocktail Bar” at the 2022 Spirited Awards. (Dallas Observer)

Shop

Texas’ tax-free weekend begins Friday, Aug. 9 at 12:01 a.m., offering sales tax exemptions on most clothing, footwear, and school supplies under $100. The Texas comptroller estimates a savings of about $8 per $100 spent.

Opening

Egg N Bird, a new chicken sandwich concept from Yogurtland’s Claire Chang, is set to open this fall at 212 W. Plano Pkwy. Launched in 2021, the restaurant began franchising in 2022. The Plano location promises an elevated chicken sandwich experience. (CultureMap Dallas)

Plan Ahead

Schlitterbahn has unveiled the “All Park Passport,” a new add-on to the 2025 Texas2Splash Pass, granting access to every Six Flags and Cedar Fair park in North America. The pass will cover all legacy Cedar Fair parks in 2024 and Six Flags parks starting early 2025. (WFAA)

Sports

Who is taking over during Cowboys training camp? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Olympics

Paris Olympics: Dallas native debuts

The Eiffel Tower in Paris with Olympic rings — The Paris 2024 Olympics run from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, Aug. 11.
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Photo by CLTtoday

Dallas native Sha’Carri Richardson is making her long-awaited Olympics debut this week.

Here’s a guide of what to look out for, via WFAA.

The world champion sprinter will compete in the women’s 100-meter competition, which begins preliminary rounds Friday, Aug. 2, and the women’s 4-by-100-meter relay, which starts next week, on Aug. 8.

See more coverage from WFAA

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kendall Lyons

From the editor

One of my favorite Friday night spots is Grandscape. I love shopping in places like Scheels, go carting at Andretti’s, or even catching dinner at Hard Eight BBQ. What’s your favorite way to spend a Friday night? Let me know

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