We foster informed and empathetic conversations about walkability, transportation, and housing in Dallas neighborhoods. Through stories and conversations, we inspire locals to take action toward meaningful improvement for the city. DallasUrbanists.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/dallasurbanists.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/dallasurbanists.org/post/3mjz5n6ryys2xJoin us at our Downtown Hyperlocal Conversation tomorrow. We'll discuss two major topics: (1) We're partnering with @betterblock on a study of street life on Main St, and we need a LOT of volunteers: between 20-32 people covering four 2-hour shifts on April 29 (Wed) and May 2 (Sat). https://BetterBlock.org/activatemainstreet21 Apr 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:6iavspmsgchq6alj2uy6ogk3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz5n6ryys2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/dallasurbanists.org/post/3mjz5grcots2xJoin us for our 2nd Midtown Hyperlocal Conversation tonight 7 PM at Civil Pour - The Hill! Let's continue to explore ways to improve walkability in walkability in The Village, Vickery Meadow, and around the DART stations on Lovers Lane, Park Lane, and Walnut Hill. https://www.meetup.com/dallasurbanists/events/314269266/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events21 Apr 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:6iavspmsgchq6alj2uy6ogk3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz5grcots2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/dallasurbanists.org/post/3mijm7nee722jIncremental Development Alliance is coming to Dallas! Join us for a free public lecture TONIGHT (Thursday, April 2) @ the Texas Theatre (doors @ 5:30PM, lecture @ 6PM) featuring IncDev Faculty Member Ryan Terry on how everyday locals are shaping their neighborhoods through small-scale development.02 Apr 2026 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:6iavspmsgchq6alj2uy6ogk3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijm7nee722jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dallasurbanists.org/post/3mihhf4tnj22pOn April 7 we're having our first Hyperlocal Conversation in Far North Dallas! https://www.meetup.com/dallasurbanists/events/313984323/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events01 Apr 2026 19:46 +0000at://did:plc:6iavspmsgchq6alj2uy6ogk3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mihhf4tnj22phttps://bsky.app/profile/dallasurbanists.org/post/3mhhgqh4zfk2r🚶‍♀️ Big news, Dallas urbanists! On March 30, we’re kicking off our very first hyperlocal walkability conversation in Midtown Dallas. We’ll be focusing on The Village, Vickery Meadow, and the areas around the DART stations at Lovers Ln, Park Ln, and Walnut Hill 🚇👟20 Mar 2026 02:09 +0000at://did:plc:6iavspmsgchq6alj2uy6ogk3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhhgqh4zfk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/dallasurbanists.org/post/3mhewe5yqxp2qMarch Dallas Urbanists Mixer 💬 “Think Big, Talk Hyperlocal” It is mixer time again on March 28, and we are taking over a new spot at Frankie’s Downtown in downtown Dallas. Come talk urbanism, transit, zoning, and how to make the city more walkable, bikeable, affordable, and sustainable.19 Mar 2026 02:10 +0000at://did:plc:6iavspmsgchq6alj2uy6ogk3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhewe5yqxp2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/dallasurbanists.org/post/3mhevthulqk2qDo you ever look around Dallas and think, “This place could feel so much better to walk in, if we just decided to do it”? With the World Cup and new arenas on the horizon, we are at one of those rare moments where the city could either double down on cars or choose people instead.19 Mar 2026 02:01 +0000at://did:plc:6iavspmsgchq6alj2uy6ogk3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhevthulqk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/dallasurbanists.org/post/3mfrny7zpmk2vOn March 5 from 6 to 7:30 PM at the Latino Cultural Center, join the Dallas Housing Coalition for a presentation by Daniel Parolek, author of Missing Middle Housing: Thinking Big and Building Small.26 Feb 2026 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:6iavspmsgchq6alj2uy6ogk3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrny7zpmk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/dallasurbanists.org/post/3mfp5h2dvjc22Dallas is changing fast, and neighbors are stepping up. Our first Downtown Hyperlocal Conversation at Pegasus City Brewery was packed with people ready to talk walkability, housing, and the future of our core.25 Feb 2026 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:6iavspmsgchq6alj2uy6ogk3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfp5h2dvjc22https://bsky.app/profile/dallasurbanists.org/post/3lyq7iutsxc2uThird annual #dallasweekwithoutdriving starts soon on September 29!! Watch this video on what is #weekwithoutdriving, why you should join, and how to prepare! https://youtu.be/Ld6J2BmdHck?si=ccpOz7lDR9MV_ZzK13 Sep 2025 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:6iavspmsgchq6alj2uy6ogk3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyq7iutsxc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/dallasurbanists.org/post/3ls244e26bk2aCan an e-bike replace your car in Dallas? After living car-free in Dallas for 3 years, Courtney finally gave e-biking a shot. See what she learned about buying and using an e-bike in Dallas! https://youtu.be/_JCAUi8MR4E20 Jun 2025 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:6iavspmsgchq6alj2uy6ogk3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls244e26bk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/dallasurbanists.org/post/3ls244e26bk2aCan an e-bike replace your car in Dallas? After living car-free in Dallas for 3 years, Courtney finally gave e-biking a shot. See what she learned about buying and using an e-bike in Dallas! https://youtu.be/_JCAUi8MR4E20 Jun 2025 13:05 +0000at://did:plc:6iavspmsgchq6alj2uy6ogk3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls244e26bk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/dallasurbanists.org/post/3lqxyulejq22rIf you live in Dallas's District 11, DON'T FORGET TO VOTE Saturday, June 7th in the D11 runoff! While we can't officially endorse as a group, read our Substack post by Hexel Colorado about Bill Roth's long record of opposing affordable housing- and why housing advocates are concerned. https://open.substack.com/pub/dallasurbanists/p/vote-pro-housing-in-june-7th-city?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web06 Jun 2025 23:37 +0000at://did:plc:6iavspmsgchq6alj2uy6ogk3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqxyulejq22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/dallasurbanists.org/post/3lqgjts4ns22xFunding to implement Dallas's Master Bike Plan Update could be de-prioritized by the city manager based on the results of an ongoing community survey. We suspect the survey will close on Saturday, May 31st- take action now to protect the budget for biking and walking in Dallas! https://open.substack.com/pub/dallasurbanists/p/save-funding-for-dallas-master-bike?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web31 May 2025 00:52 +0000at://did:plc:6iavspmsgchq6alj2uy6ogk3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqgjts4ns22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/dallasurbanists.org/post/3lqgj3keplc2wDART is taking public comments on service cuts that would be required to fund the 5% General Mobility Program that gives DART funding back to the cities. Our transit network needs to be growing, not shrinking- speak out against these cuts at these meetings this June!31 May 2025 00:39 +0000at://did:plc:6iavspmsgchq6alj2uy6ogk3/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqgj3keplc2w