Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) hosted the 5th annual Branch Out Dallas tree giveaway event on Dallas Arbor Day, Saturday, Nov. 4. Over 2,600 trees were distributed at six locations citywide. The Branch Out Dallas tree giveaway program was launched in the fall of 2018, and because of the growing demand and participation, it is now part of Dallas Arbor Day ...
Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins presented a proclamation on behalf of Mayor Eric L. Johnson declaring November 11 through November 18, 2023, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Dallas. National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is recognized annually the week before Thanksgiving. It started in 1975 at Villanova University and has grown to more than 700 organizations nationwide. The ...
In April 2023, the Dallas City Council approved a new housing policy, Dallas Housing Policy 2033 (DHP33). DHP33 is designed to work across City departments in a collaborative manner, leveraging their expertise and resources to impact residential communities. To do this, the DHP33 has seven Pillars of Housing Equity: 1 Equity Strategy Target Areas, 2 Citywide Production, 3 Citywide Preservation, ...
