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It’s Fall Y’all 2025 RecapResidents from across the neighborhood association recently came together for a fun-filled, Halloween-themed day! A costume parade kicked off the festivities and kids of all ages enjoyed trick-or-treating along the route. Costume contest winners received gift cards and other fun giveaways from local establishments. Once the prizes were awarded, the event kicked off in earnest! Women In Music Empowerment Club (WIMEC) and School of Rock added their artistry to the soundscape while event-goers nibbled on food from AwShucks and sipped beer from Goodwins. Pumpkin decorating, scratch art Halloween masks, and other fun crafts proved to be a big hit and delighted squeals erupted from the bounce house every few moments. Maria LaFortuna, LGNA’s beloved fortune teller, returned for another year to reveal hidden insights into the futures of many an attendee – with complete and total accuracy, of course! And new this year was a beer garden with German pretzels, the aforementioned beer, and fun games like axe throwing and a football toss. It wasn’t all sunshine and roses, though. In fact, there was very little sunshine! Mother Nature didn’t cooperate and sent us a late-Fall thunderstorm, which had us all soaked and running for shelter under the tents, so unfortunately we ended up shutting down the event a bit early. We will just need to commune a bit better with the spirits next year to ensure a dry event! Through the generosity of donating attendees and of our sponsors, we were able to cover the cost of the event AND give the Peace Pantries at Mockingbird and Geneva Heights Elementary Schools $500 each. A big THANK YOU to our Platinum Sponsors – Courtney Conley at the BAR Real Estate Group, AwShucks, Pet Supplies Plus, and Goodwins – and to all our other sponsors! And finally, another big THANK YOU to all the volunteers who helped plan and execute the event! The planning committee began meeting regularly back in July to ensure that everything came together and the many volunteers on the day of the event helped tremendously. Your commitment and effort is so very appreciated!           Zoning Reform Public MeetingsThe City of Dallas will be holding public meetings on proposed zoning reforms. Please see the meeting schedule at the bottom of the post. Background Many residents may remember that Dallas City Council passed an updated land-use plan back in September 2024 called ForwardDallas 2.0. The plan creates and defines “placetypes,” which dictate the ways that different types of land should be used, and acts as a guiding document for updating Dallas zoning laws. According to the City of Dallas website, “A placetype represents a holistic, larger scale vision for a community or place that incorporates a desired mix of land uses, design, and density.” In all, there are 12 placetypes defining different types of residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, and other uses. There was a lot of debate around the merits of ForwardDallas 2.0 prior to its passage. Kelly Dearmore wrote in the Dallas Observer “Contention over the plan pitted those favoring higher-density housing — meaning apartments — against homeowners in single-family residential areas who fear its effect on their neighborhoods and property values.” Because the City Council passed ForwardDallas 2.0, the city must now update the zoning laws to conform to the ForwardDallas 2.0 land-use guidance. Therefore, the City of Dallas Department of Planning & Development will hold public meetings to discuss the proposed zoning reforms. Zoning Reform Info Zoning Reform Website https://www.dallaszoningreform.com/ Public Meeting Schedule Thursday, June 12: Meeting Agenda & Expectations What will be covered at the meetings? What to expect at the meetings? Meetings are family-friendly. Activity pages will be available for children. Meetings with * denote simultaneous interpretation will be available. Interpretation will be available at all meetings. Why is this Important? Zoning controls how our city develops by regulating land use, building placement and bulk/size, parking requirements, landscaping standards, sign regulations, and numerous other aspects of the built environment. These rules collectively determine our city can grow and evolve, directly shaping the physical character of our community and impacting everything from housing availability and transportation patterns to economic development and environmental sustainability. Celebrate Tietze Park’s 100th Birthday Festivities – 3 Nov 2024Tietze Park celebrates its 100th birthday this year, having been founded in 1924! On Sunday, November 3, 2024, 1:30-4:30pm, Friends of Tietze Park (FOTP) plans to honor this special year with an exciting community celebration in the park. Get involved by volunteering, sponsoring an activity, donating, and more! Check out the official FOTP Centennial website for more information. This event will be free to all attendees and include:
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