Midtown Hyperlocal Conversation
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On April 21 we're having our 2nd hyperlocal conversation in Midtown! Join us at Civil Pour - The Hill
to meet your neighbors and explore ways to improve walkability in walkability in The Village, Vickery Meadow, and around the DART stations on Lovers Lane, Park Lane, and Walnut Hill. Please RSVP to let us know you're coming!
A hyperlocal conversation is a neighborhood-specific monthly gathering where neighbors discuss ways to improve walkability where they live. Our vision is to have a conversation in and for every neighborhood in Dallas, and we're excited to continue the conversation in the Midtown neighborhood!
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What is a Hyperlocal Conversation?
A hyperlocal conversation is a casual, neighborhood-specific monthly gathering of like-minded neighbors who care about walkability, bikeability, affordability, sustainability, and livability. Each meeting begins with 45–60 minutes of guided discussion, followed by open social time.
At each meeting, you can expect to:
Learn about your neighborhood
- Meet neighbors who care about walkability
- Share stories about life in the neighborhood
- Learn new local history
- Identify what’s working
- Identify what needs fixing
Stay informed
- Hear about important elections* and referendums
- Learn about surveys and public comment opportunities, with guidance on how to participate
- Discover other advocacy groups and activities
Get educated on the issues
- Learn the basics of an urbanism topic each meeting (e.g., transit funding, zoning, bike lane economics, road diets)
- Ask questions and share experiences
- See how the topic applies to Dallas and your neighborhood
- Learn who represents you and how to contact them, with guidance on what to say
- Find resources for further learning (readings, documentaries, courses, events, Dallas Urbanists content)
Be inspired to take action
- Hear examples of successful initiatives
- Continue discussion and idea-sharing after the guided portion
- Get guidance on next steps when participants pursue an initiative together