Meetings & Events
Our event calendar is a reflection of our commitment to community and is designed to provide opportunities for education, engagement, and connection. At the Dallas Housing Coalition, we believe that access to stable and quality housing is essential to the overall health of the Dallas community. We are committed to doing everything we can to make attainable housing a reality for all. We believe that by coming together as a community, we can create a brighter future for ourselves and for future generations.
We invite you to explore our event calendar and join us in our mission advocating for the creation and preservation of attainable housing across the Dallas region for all. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those in need, and create a better Dallas.
Here are our upcoming meetings and events:
9 AM – 12 PM, Wednesday, April 1, Pack City Hall for the State of Dallas Housing full City Council Briefing
3 PM - 4:30 PM, Thursday, April 9, our next hybrid member meeting (calendar invitation with details sent to all DHC members)
6 PM – 7:30 PM, April 23, 2026, +ONE: Duplexes and other Homeownership Solutions with buildingcommunityWORKSHOP & local leaders
Thursday morning, May 7, a forthcoming event on Accessory Dwelling Units to be announced
In early June, the unveiling of an “Understanding Dallas’ Housing History & Zoning Legacy” Project led by Jerry L. Hawkins, M.Ed.
2025 2nd Annual Housing Summit Re-cap
380+ Attendees Explore This Year’s Theme
Growth without Displacement
On November 21, 2025, the Dallas Housing Coalition hosted its 2nd Annual Housing Summit with over 380 attendees, including housing advocates, policymakers, developers, and community leaders. We also hosted our first-ever Mixed-Income Housing Sites Bus Tour, a kickoff reception, and inaugural Resident Housing Summit. We look forward to enhancing this programming further in 2026!
2024 Inaugural Housing Summit Re-cap
280+ Attendees Come Together to Foster Attainable Housing Solutions
On November 21, 2024, the Dallas Housing Coalition hosted its first-ever Housing Summit with over 280 attendees, including a diverse mix of elected officials, nonprofits, for-profits, community members, faith-based organizations, developers, and students.
+ONE: Duplexes and other Homeownership Solutions
Please join us for +ONE: Duplexes and other Homeownership Solutions6 PM – 7:30 PM, Thursday, April 23 at the South Dallas Cultural Center (SDCC - 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX 75210) with: Benje Feehan, Executive Director of buildingcommunityWORKSHOP; Jason Brown, President of Dallas City Homes; Billy Lane, Board Member of the Dallas Community Land Trust and Executive Director of Intercity CDC; Haley Coates-Huseman, Chief Real Estate Office at Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity; and Forrest Branam, CEO of Sol Development.
Thanks to Bank of Texas, ULI Dallas-Fort Worth, and AIA Dallas for partnering with us on this event.
You can register yourself and any guests for this free via Eventbrite – the SDCC Black Box theatre can accommodate up to 100 people, so please help us fill it up by inviting others: bit.ly/duplexdtx!
Member Meeting
Join fellow Dallas Housing Coalition members at Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity's offices for an in-person meeting 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Thursday, April 9.
Though in-person attendance is encouraged, Zoom information has also been sent via email to members to join virtually.
Pack City Hall - State of Dallas Housing Briefing
Please join us at 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Wednesday, April 1 to “Pack City Hall” for an eagerly anticipated State of Dallas Housing Briefing in front of Mayor Eric Johnson and the full City Council.
At 9 AM, we will start gathering in the Flag Room on the 6th Floor of City Hall (1500 Marilla Street, Dallas TX 75201), then enter the Council Chambers together by 9:30 AM after the special Council resolutions and proclamations conclude.⠀
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Wear your blue DHC branded t-shirts. We will also have them available the morning of.
Housing Pathways/Policy Framework Presentation
2026 Dallas ISD Bond and Teacher-Staff Housing
Virtual Lunch & Learn (Dallas Zoning 102 - members only)
Dallas Zoning 102 - Open to DHC members
Inaugural Dallas Housing Summit
Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and innovative ideas to address housing challenges in our community. The event will be held at the Dallas College Bill J. Priest Center, bringing together experts, policymakers, and community members passionate about creating affordable housing solutions.
Don't miss this chance to be part of meaningful conversations and collaborate on shaping the future of housing in Dallas. Whether you're a housing advocate, developer, or simply interested in learning more, this summit is the perfect place to engage with like-minded individuals and make a difference.
The Housing Trap with Charles Marohn, Strong Towns
Understand the root causes of America's interrelated housing crisis and the intentional responses Dallas can make to address it.