GDPC President's Message

The Greater Dallas Planning Council (GDPC) has been the leading planning organization in North Texas for 79 years, and we are proud of the part we have played in the planning and development of this great city and region. Each year, we continue to engage various industries and professionals to drive new planning and development for the city of Dallas. The GDPC owes our effectiveness as an advocacy organization to the participation and work of these exceptional professionals.

We expect 2025 to be another notable year as we continue to implement our 2024-2026 Strategic Plan and guide the organization to new heights. Our dynamic Executive Team and Board of Directors includes professionals and leaders from various industries. Our incoming Board is ready to contribute their time so that the GDPC can continue making meaningful changes to the greater Dallas region.

The GDPC has also committed to advocating on three major issues to help guide the future of Dallas: housing, water, and transportation public policy. We have an ambitious schedule of meetings and events planned that will engage leaders and decision-makers on these important issues.

In addition, we plan to advocate on other issues that are important to the city of Dallas’s future, including but not limited to:

• 2025 Texas Legislative Housing, Water, and Transportation Platform

• 2026 FIFA World Cup

• Amtrak High-Speed Rail (Houston to Dallas)

• City of Dallas Charter Amendments

• Dallas Love Field Airport Master Plan

• DART System Modernization and 1% Sales Tax Preservation

• Deck Parks, Community Parks, Green Space, and Trails

• DFW International Airport Expansion Program

• Equitable Planning and Design

• Parking Reform and Parking Minimums

• Regionalism vs. Urbanism

• Southwest Medical District Master Plan

• Zoning and Development Policy

We will release our 2025 program schedule soon, so that you may plan your participation. You also can take part in our efforts by engaging with these critical topics that will drive the future of our city. You can do so by joining one of our task forces: Mobility, Urban Design, Natural Resources & Environment, or Technology & Innovation. These task forces provide a forum for hands-on involvement in issues that will impact the direction of and the quality of life in Dallas. We encourage you to get involved and make a difference by contacting any of our task force chairs to learn more about their meetings and events.

In order for the GDPC to thrive and remain an advocacy leader in the industry, we need the support of our members and corporate partners. Your involvement, as well as that of new members and partners, helps drive and shape the creation of a better city. Your support is essential. Please renew your membership or join the GDPC as a new member so we can work together to be a voice in our community’s future.

We wish each of you a prosperous and successful year in 2025.