DT

Dallas, TX

Municipality in Texas

US flag

United States

1.20m population • $2.8b budget
Websitedallascityhall.com
Projects
16
Products
12

Dallas, TX improves workplace conditions and payments for day laborers with mobile unit pilot

Day laborers in Dallas face unpaid wages and inconsistent working conditions when picked up by contractors. The city converted two police mobile units into resource centers placed at frequently used pickup locations. Laborers receive assistance from project partner Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas on fair and safe work arrangements. This pilot also provides job skills training by the Regional Hispanic and Black Contractors associations for those waiting for work.

Workforce Management+2
DT

Dallas, TX

US flag

United States

Dallas, TX protects community from mobile device security threats with Dallas Secure app

Dallas and local firm Zimperium designed the free app for cybersecurity threats faced by mobile device users. Dallas Secure automatically identifies phishing links, unsecured connections, and malware even without a connection. App users receive recommendations for improving device security with each identified threat. There was a privacy-first procedure during the app's development with no personal data collection and monitoring limited to necessary device features.

Cyber Security+2
DT

Dallas, TX

US flag

United States

Dallas, TX launched the Period Access Dallas program offering free menstruation products

The City of Dallas Office of Community Care partnered with Dallas Public Library and Dallas Park and Recreation to launch the Period Access Dallas program. The community program provides free menstruation products, including pads and tampons, in public facilities including recreation centers, community centers and branch libraries concentrated in high-poverty neighborhoods.

Facilities & Infrastructure+3
DT

Dallas, TX

US flag

United States

Dallas, TX considers requiring event promoters to register with the city and develop safety plans

The Dallas City Council Public Safety Committee is considering the proposed Commercial Promoter Ordinance that would require event promoters to register with the city and develop approved safety plans. According to the proposed ordinance, event promoters that fail to follow these rules would be fined at least $2,000 per violation. Code enforcement and event service workers would monitor for unpermitted events to reduce violations and promote public safety.

Legal+4
DT

Dallas, TX

US flag

United States

Dallas, TX partnered with UTSA criminologists to reduce violent crime through data-driven policing

The Dallas Police Department partnered with University of Texas-San Antonio (UTSA) criminologists to develop a violent crime reduction strategy using evidence-based practices. The strategy was created based on a hybrid of historic/predictive data modeling and integrated deterrence methods. The strategy involved identifying higher crime areas and either assigning more officers to that zone or apply more focus on a small percentage of offenders responsible for most of the crime.

Public Safety+3
DT

Dallas, TX

US flag

United States

Dallas, TX partners with Texas Retailers Association to address the issue of food deserts

The Dallas City Council is working with consultants from the Texas Retailers Association to address the issues preventing grocery stores from opening in southern Dallas food deserts. The consultants suggested that the city reduce planning and zoning hurdles for grocery store owners and eliminate some of the fees levied on grocery stores. The City Council will use this feedback to create a plan to attract quality grocers to the southern Dallas area later this year.

Consulting /Training+3
DT

Dallas, TX

US flag

United States

Dallas, TX is launching a $72 million rapid rehousing initiative to help 2,600 homeless residents

The Dallas City Council approved a $72 million rapid rehousing initiative to help 2,600 homeless residents. During the program, participants will have their rent paid for up to a year by the non-profit Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance and be connected to various social services.

Health & Human Services+4
DT

Dallas, TX

US flag

United States

Verified Projects

Dallas County, TX launched the Dallas Real Time Rapid Rehousing initiative to help the homeless

Dallas County launched the Dallas Real Time Rapid Rehousing (DRTRR) initiative in collaboration with several neighboring cities, the DHA Housing Solutions of North Texas, Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance, the Homeless Collaborative and the Continuum of Care in Dallas and Collin Counties. The DRTRR initiative will spend $69.12 million to relocate 2,600 homeless people with rental deposits, housing navigation assistance, landlord incentives, move-in kits, etc.

Citizen Services+6
DC

Dallas County, TX

US flag

United States

DT

Dallas, TX

US flag

United States

+3
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Help
  • Blog
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Contact

© 2024 Govlaunch Inc.