Over the past decade, West Dallas has attracted massive real estate and economic investment that has brought millions of dollars into its 15 neighborhoods. While this investment presents opportunities, it is not always aligned with resident needs and priorities.

The adopted plans in this area have not kept pace with neighborhood change. This is a challenge for residents, who are stretched thin to assert their needs across dozens of zoning, education, transportation, and planning conversations, as well as the public and private entities working in this geography.

The result is a persistent gap between resident needs and developer and public sector activities, despite many well-intentioned efforts.