"The Comprehensive Plan will chart our course for a healthier, more livable city."
Veletta Forsythe Lill, Former District 14 Councilmember
Through our work with thousands of citizens from all walks of Dallas life, we have forged several guiding principles. These represent widely held community values and quality-of-life elements. These are critically important and will serve as guideposts for our comprehensive plan.
Economic Development
Economic development efforts should recognize the important role that the city's quality of life, natural beauty, diversity, cultural assets and uniqueness play in attracting and retaining businesses and residents. Economic development efforts should direct investment to Southern Dallas while strengthening existing business districts.
Housing & Community
Neighborhoods should be attractive, safe and pedestrian-friendly places to live and visit. We should treasure and maintain our quality, stable neighborhoods.
Social Equity
All Dallas residents should have equal access to quality housing, jobs, education, parks, health care, retail and other services.
Environmental Sustainability
Residents and visitors should be provided with plenty of opportunities to walk or ride their bicycles through a connected network of parks and trails and through innovative new neighborhoods and communities. "Green" practices should be encouraged to reduce waste and pollution, conserve water, protect and enhance the environment, and encourage tree planting and preservation.
Transportation & Infrastructure
Transportation should ensure safe, efficient movement of people and goods, to housing, jobs, shopping, services and recreation within Dallas and beyond. Future improvements should help people reduce their reliance on automobiles and also reduce related environmental problems such as air pollution.
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