DallasMeetup Partners with Greater Dallas Planning Council
DallasMeetup is excited to announce its newest community partnership:
Greater Dallas Planning Council.
DallasMeetup is proud to announce the Greater Dallas Planning Council (GDPC) as our newest community partner, strengthening our shared commitment to thoughtful growth, civic engagement, and the long-term vitality of North Texas.
Founded in 1946, the Greater Dallas Planning Council is one of the region’s most respected civic organizations, bringing together business leaders, planners, public officials, and engaged citizens to study, discuss, and advocate for smart, sustainable development across the Dallas–Fort Worth region. For nearly eight decades, GDPC has played a quiet but critical role in shaping conversations around land use, infrastructure, housing, transportation, and regional planning - issues that directly impact how our city grows and how people experience it.
Why This Partnership Makes Sense
At DallasMeetup, our mission has always been to create a big-tent platform where professionals from across industries can connect, exchange ideas, and better understand the forces shaping Dallas’ future. As our community has grown to include leaders across commercial real estate, infrastructure, economic development, technology, healthcare, venture capital and public policy, partnering with an organization like GDPC felt like a natural next step.
Both organizations believe that:
Strong cities are built through collaboration, not silos
Economic growth must be paired with intentional planning
Civic dialogue should be accessible, inclusive, and informed
GDPC’s deep institutional knowledge and long-range perspective complement DallasMeetup’s practitioner-driven, relationship-focused approach to community building.
What This Means for the DallasMeetup Community
Through this partnership, DallasMeetup and GDPC will explore opportunities to:
Elevate conversations around regional planning, urban development, and growth trends
Connect GDPC members with DallasMeetup’s cross-industry network of founders, operators, and decision-makers
Highlight the role thoughtful planning plays in Dallas’ continued economic momentum
As Dallas continues to rank among the fastest-growing metros in the country, understanding how and why our region develops is more important than ever. This partnership helps ensure those conversations extend beyond traditional planning circles and into the broader professional community.
Looking Ahead
We’re excited to collaborate with the Greater Dallas Planning Council in the months ahead and to introduce more of our community to the important work they do behind the scenes to help Dallas thrive - today and for generations to come. Join DallasMeetup at GDPC’s State of the City Address January 16th.
Please join us in welcoming GDPC to the DallasMeetup community.
