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.

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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

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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.