For readers in Dallas, this page covers remote and hybrid work trends, office attendance policies, workplace productivity studies and the shifting demand for commercial office space. Coverage focuses on the evolving balance between home and office settings across the area.
City planners want to allow more multi-family and mixed-use housing as the Dallas-Fort Worth area grows faster than any other U.S. region.
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October 28, 2026
Stonethrow Club to Break Ground in Dallas Next MonthThe private family-focused social club plans to begin construction on its 3.65-acre Lake Highlands property in November 2026.
October 28, 2026
DART Proposes $288 Million Fare Gate InstallationThe transit agency outlines a multi-year plan to install fare gates across 66 light rail stations in Dallas.
October 28, 2026
Buchalter Adds Tax Partner to Dallas OfficeThe law firm expands its Texas team as part of a continued effort to strengthen its regional legal capabilities.
October 23, 2026
Buchalter Hires Scott Murray for Dallas OfficeScott Murray joins the firm as a partner to chair its Private Funds Practice in Dallas.
October 21, 2026
Dallas Planners Propose Zoning Changes for JoppaCity officials are weighing new land-use restrictions in Southeast Dallas to curb industrial expansion.
October 19, 2026
Dallas Revises AI Camera Code Enforcement ProgramThe city has updated its software and notification processes following privacy concerns and resident feedback.
October 14, 2026
Dallas Council Will Vote on Tower Plan November 10City officials postponed a decision on an $800 million high-rise project to allow for traffic plan improvements.
October 13, 2026
Dallas Council Will Vote on Street RenamingThe city will decide Wednesday whether to rename a section of Harwood Street to Exchange Place.
October 12, 2026
Dallas Officials Aimed to Boost Downtown HousingThe city seeks to double its downtown residential population by 2036 to offset recent corporate and entertainment departures.
October 7, 2026
Dallas Leaders Defended City Economic DirectionMayor Eric Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert pointed to new corporate investment as a positive sign.
Day to day, that means monitoring corporate mandates on office attendance, the repurposing of commercial buildings, changes in employment contracts and tools that facilitate virtual collaboration. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Office vacancy rates remain a defining constraint for urban planners as businesses adjust their footprints to accommodate hybrid teams. High-growth sectors often lead the shift toward flexible arrangements, though cultural expectations continue to influence how quickly these policies are adopted.
