Housing Availability in North Texas
See highlights of our Tocqueville Society event that explored housing and its impact on education, income and health in our region.
December 4, 2023
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On Friday, Dec 1., community leaders, philanthropists and change-seekers from across North Texas gathered to explore a topic that directly impacts hundreds of thousands of our neighbors every year: housing availability.
Hosted by the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Ruth Sharp Altshuler Tocqueville Society and TREC Community Investors, Housing in North Texas welcomed some of the leading voices on real estate and community development in our region and examined the profound impact of housing availability on United Way’s focus areas of education, income and health.
Those in attendance included U.S. Rep. Keith Self, Dallas County Commissioner Andy Suman, and Dallas City Council members Chad West, Carla Mendelson and Jesse Moreno, as well as T.C. Broadnax, Dallas city manager, who opened the event.
“We don’t have enough housing at levels that are affordable for first-time home buyers, seniors on fixed incomes or workforce renters,” Broadnax said. He explained that earlier this year, the City of Dallas adopted a new equitable housing policy, Dallas Housing Policy 2033. “In addition to addressing the affordable housing issues, the new policy addresses the root and systemic and historical reasons for housing disparities and inequities in our city. These disparities stem from longstanding racial and economic segregation including redlining, discrimination and disinvestment hurting our neighborhoods in West and South Dallas, particularly while supporting economic development and revitalization in these neighborhoods.
Following Broadnax’s remarks, the luncheon also included a panel discussion in which our speakers explored how they are addressing the housing shortage in our region, as well as how housing helps protect good jobs, creates great schools and diverse communities, and offers unique opportunities that matter to local families. The event also gave attendees a better understanding of the concrete steps they can take to advocate for housing.
Speakers included:
- Jack Matthews, President Matthews Southwest
- Steven Bancroft, Senior Managing Director of Trammell Crow Residential
- Maggie Parker, Founder & Managing Partner of Innovan Neighborhoods
- James Craig, President/Broker of Craig International
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The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Ruth Sharp Altshuler Tocqueville Society recognizes a select group of change-makers with an unsurpassed dedication to achieving lasting results in our community. Named to honor the late Ruth Sharp Altshuler, a longtime Dallas philanthropist, the Tocqueville Society is comprised of civic and business leaders whose vision for North Texas is matched only by their generosity. Members enjoy exclusive Tocqueville events, advocacy and volunteer opportunities, family engagement and more. Now is a wonderful time to join the Tocqueville Society, as United Way continues the march toward our Centennial year and our second century of service to the North Texas community. As Michelle Horton, chair of the Women of Tocqueville and partner at PwC, said during the event, “It’s a great time to get involved. … United Way is a leader of leaders among the community and bringing together North Texas business and philanthropic community.” Visit the Tocqueville Society webpage for more information about becoming a member.Tags
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