A "Palette" of Choices
The first step in drafting a vision and map is to identify key land use and transportation elements - in other words, a "palette" of development options. These development patterns are intended to encompass future development possibilities and are based on existing quality development in Dallas.
This palette of development options works cohesively to provide Dallas with a diverse range of choices. By strategically placing them to create a vision map for the City, Dallas can work towards a more vibrant and successful future.
Special Mixed-Use Types
Downtown
This development type incorporates offices, shopping, and housing into a pedestrian-friendly and mixed-use environment. Downtown represents the most intense levels of development found in Dallas and serves as the city's prime office destination and employment center. It also contains a diverse array of housing, multiple transportation options, and civic and open spaces.
Campus District
This represents an area with unique characteristics, and are typically master-planned campus-style developments for education facilities and/or major employers. These also contain a variety of shops, services, offices and housing for students and employees. These areas are accessible by multiple modes of transportation.
Example: Proposed UNT Campus Area
Special Character Mixed-Use District
This incorporates a diverse and intense mix of residential and non-residential uses, creating a unique sense of character. This development type is pedestrian friendly throughout the majority of the district and is accessible by several modes of transportation.
Example: Deep Ellum
Transit Station Center or Corridor
This type is located along transit corridors, such as light rail or major bus lines, and may contain jobs and shopping, townhomes or condos, and smaller lot single-family homes.
Example: Mockingbird Station Area
Main Street - These are higher intensity streets, often nested within larger corridors. Buildings are usually located near the sidewalk, providing a variety of housing, shopping and services. They are safe and pleasant walking environments and likely have some transit service.
Example: Jefferson Boulevard
Urban Neighborhood - This development type consists of a combination of single-family homes and other housing types, with some service or office jobs located at key areas. Street connectivity and transit service are important.
Example: Oak Lawn
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