Dallas council adopts Lockrail node master plan over density concerns, 6-1

May 6, 2025

The Dallas City Council adopted Ordinance 19-05 to approve the Lockrail node master plan, expanding the plan boundary and rezoning land for mixed-use development while several councilors raised questions about housing density, taxpayer-subsidized housing language and infrastructure capacity.

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The Dallas City Council on May 5 adopted Ordinance 19-05, the Lockrail node master plan, by a 6-1 roll call after a prolonged discussion about housing density, the amount of land set aside for commercial use and language in the comprehensive plan referring to "taxpayer funded housing." Councilor Kim Fitzgerald voted no; six other councilors voted yes.

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