What is Dallas Urbanists STLC?
We are an advocacy group in Dallas, Texas composed of people who care about making our city a better place to live, work, and play for everybody. Our group aligns with the New Urbanism movement, and we are an instance of what Strong Towns calls a "Local Conversation", whose purpose is to connect nearby, like-minded advocates to put Strong Towns ideas into action where we live.
Our Mission
Foster informed and empathetic conversations about walkability, transportation, and housing in Dallas neighborhoods. Through stories and conversations, inspire locals to take action toward meaningful improvement for the city.
Our History
Dallas Urbanists began as a blog in December 2021 by Hexel Colorado, documenting his advocacy with groups like Dallas Neighbors for Housing and Dallas Bicycle Coalition. Hexel’s Instagram videos offered tips on using DART, living car-free, and covered key urban planning issues.
Since then, Dallas Urbanists has become a dynamic community presence, featured by KERA Radio, Dallas Morning News, WFAA TV, and other media outlets. We have gained over 15,600 Instagram followers, collected thousands of signatures for transit and pedestrian safety, and partnered with local groups to support affordable housing and bike infrastructure.
In October 2024, Dallas Urbanists became a Strong Towns Local Conversation (STLC).
Strong Towns
Strong Towns is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit media advocacy organization. They produce content that analyzes the failures of the post-war North American development pattern while giving citizens the knowledge and tools to start making our places better today.
Local Conversations
Local Conversations connect nearby, like-minded advocates to put Strong Towns ideas into action where we live. When you join a local conversation, you’ll immediately connect with people in your community and start making a positive impact on your place.
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"Lowly, unpurposeful and random as they may appear, sidewalk contacts are the small change from which a city's wealth of public life may grow." — Jane Jacobs
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