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Dallas housing coalition launches “Be My Neighbor” campaign for zoning reform
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brittney Johnson , as published by NBC5 DFW
· July 29, 2026
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Key takeaway The "Be My Neighbor" campaign aims to educate residents about the ongoing process to rewrite the city's zoning code.
The Dallas Housing Coalition has launched a campaign to encourage residents to participate in the city's zoning reform efforts. The "Be My Neighbor" campaign aims to educate residents about the ongoing process to rewrite the city's zoning code. This overhaul could be the city's most significant in decades, with potential changes to the types of housing allowed in Dallas.
The goal is to increase housing options and address affordability, with possibilities including duplexes, townhomes, and smaller homes. Further details about the campaign and the proposed zoning changes are available from the Dallas Housing Coalition and other local sources.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: NBC5 DFW ·
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