Do we fundamentally change the way Dallas develops?
Since the 1950s, City of Dallas zoning has been based on uses of land (residential here, retail there, industrial over there) and land use guidelines (dwellings per acre, setbacks from property boundaries, required parking spaces, ratio of building footprint to the land parcel).

Now, a relatively new philosophy and approach to zoning — called form-based zoning — is being considered by the city. Based on the adjacent community's vision for an area, form-based zoning regulates the site-specific character of a development (such as the scale of buildings and plans for public spaces, plus architectural, landscaping and signage standards.)

As you might imagine, there are passionate discussions underway. Join them at an upcoming Town Hall Meeting on form-based zoning and zoning as it relates to the Trinity Corridor project and the ForwardDallas! plan. Also, in June, a joint Town Hall meeting is planned with Texas State Senator Royce West.

• Dates and times for upcoming District 3 Town Hall Meetings



You spoke, we listened,
and we're taking action
Over the last several weeks, I asked District 3 residents to share their top three concerns with me through a survey at daveneumann.com ... and you did. You have kept my staff at City Hall and me quite busy, responding to your concerns one-at-a-time and nudging various City departments to get on top of situations. Thank you for your partnership in making our corner of Dallas a better place to live. Please know that you can always contact me.

• Review a summary and comments from the survey



At the top of your list:
crimes and criminal activity
One of the most frequent concerns D-3 residents have shared is the recent uptick in residential and car burglaries. As a result, I have asked for additional police patrols to combat crime within D-3 ... and we are receiving it. I'll also stay on the Dallas Police Department to make sure they maintain a visible presence in our neighborhoods. We all deserve to be safe in our homes. Crime prevention cannot slip as a District 3 priority.

• Get the latest crime statistics for your neighborhood



Our neighborhoods deserve
attentive leadership at City Hall
There are more than 40 neighborhood associations in District 3. So far this year, I have spent dedicated time in a third of these organized neighborhoods with association leaders as my guides. This is a valuable opportunity to gain feedback and establish a direct line of communication with our great neighborhoods. I look forward to spending time in all our organized neighborhoods in the months ahead.

• See my links to D-3 neighborhood association Web sites



Keeping the Trinity River
Corridor Project moving...
District 3 cares a great deal about the success of the Trinity River Corridor Project. Not only will the project "bridge" two halves of our city, it will also trigger considerable economic impact and growth in portions of West Dallas and northern Oak Cliff. I take your priorities and perspectives very seriously in my role as chair of the city's Trinity River Committee. I also encourage you to stay informed through my Web site and the City's Trinity River Corridor Project Web site.

• Beginning May 26, you can help rename Industrial Blvd.



It is an honor to serve the citizens of District 3 and Dallas. Thank you for your support.

Dave Neumann