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Transportation
Staring at a Shortfall, DART Weighs Returning Service to Normal
Ridership is down, but is that because DART reduced its bus and rail services so heavily?
Transit Oriented Development
Houston Continues to Do Dallas’ Urbanism Homework
The city is set to adopt new ordinances that would help reverse decades of car-centric development
Controversy
What a NIMBY Victory in Plano Means for the Future of Urban Planning in Texas
After a long legal battle, Plano will trash its forward-thinking Plano Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan. That's a loss for the entire North Texas region.
Coronavirus
How Much Can Public Transit Be Blamed for COVID-19 Outbreaks?
Studies have shown that public transit may not be a 'superspreader,' but that doesn't mean that there's no risk.
Urban Design
You Can Now Ask the City To Shut Down Your Street
A new 'slow streets' pilot has been launched to create more public space during the ongoing pandemic.
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Parks
Dallas Slips in Annual Park Rankings, But More Dire Challenges Loom
As North Texas cities struggle to provide quality parks, cities begin to cut parks and rec budgets
Local Government
Will Royce West’s Son Get to Build Soccer Fields Under a Highway?
With no previous experience, Roddrick West has navigated TxDOT like a pro. He has his eye on the land under I-345.
Urbanism
This Monday: Stream a Symposium on Dallas’ Parking Requirements
They're the quiet part of city code that dictates much of what gets built and what doesn't in this town. And come on, what else would you be doing?
Complete Streets
Neighborhood Cannibalism: A Simple Street Closure Turned Oak Cliff Against Itself
Some neighbors wanted a new way to get outside during a pandemic. Other neighbors saw a street closure proposal as yet another neighborhood giveaway.
Commercial Real Estate
Dallas Finally Seeks to Take Active Role In Transit-Oriented Development
The city will study what land use policies and financial incentives are best suited to help realize one of DART's long-promised benefits