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Dallas council adopts Lockrail node master plan over density concerns, 6-1
Summary
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.
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.
The ordinance updates the Dallas Comprehensive Plan to change allowed land uses, transportation networks and standards within the Lockrail mixed-use node and expands the node boundary. Supporters said the plan adds roughly 90–95 acres of commercial land to address a shortfall identified in the city’s economic opportunities analysis; opponents warned it could accelerate high-density housing before commercial development arrives.
Councilor Kim Fitzgerald said the proposal raised a risk to the city’s character and services. "Does that preserve our small town feel?" she asked, and later added, "the more I read about the potential impact on current…
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