Dallas Celebrates National Community Development Week

It is National Community Development Week and the City of Dallas is observing the occasion with a series of events, activities, and outreach efforts designed to highlight the benefits the city gets from programs funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Consolidated Plan.

The city put out a press release about the weeklong observance on Monday.

According to the release, residents and local elected officials will have several opportunities throughout the week to learn about how the programs, specifically the Community Development Block Grant and the Home Investment Partnerships Program, are advancing efforts to expand affordable housing, reduce poverty, and strengthen essential public infrastructure.

During National Community Development Week this year, the city will engage residents, civic leaders, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and media partners in demonstrating how strategic the investments from those two programs are transforming neighborhoods and enhancing the city's physical, economic, and social landscape.

Here are a list of the scheduled events:

• Tuesday, April 7 (Council District 2): Supporting Child Care Sustainability: City & County Tax Exemption Workshop: Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St., Dallas, TX 75201
• Wednesday, April 8: Mayoral Proclamation – Official recognition of April 6–10, 2026, as National Community Development Week. Time: 9:00 AM. Location: Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St., Dallas, TX 75201
• Thursday, April 9 (Council District 6): Open House & Ribbon Cutting – Armonia Multifamily Housing Development. Time: 10 AM. Location: 3115 Topeka Ave, Dallas, TX, 75212
• Friday, April 10: NCD Appreciation Day – Honoring staff and partners who support and administer HUD-funded programs, recognizing their work in compliance, service delivery, project management, and community engagement efforts. Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Location: Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla St., Dallas, TX 75201 (L1, Conference Room D)

Additionally, the Annual Community Development Bus Tour is scheduled for April 11. As part of the tour, the Community Development Commission and elected officials will visit a selection of HUD-funded projects supported through its various programs.

This year's tour will spotlight notable revitalization and service initiatives at the Bridge Homeless Recovery Center ,the South Dallas Cultural Center, and Bonton Farms.