Uptown/Oak Lawn Hyperlocal Conversation

About this event

On July 27 (date and location tentative, check Meetup for updates closer to monthly meeting) we're having our next hyperlocal conversation in Uptown/Oak Lawn. **Join us at Whole Foods to meet your neighbors and explore ways to improve walkability in Uptown/Oak Lawn. Please RSVP to let us know you're coming!** A hyperlocal conversation is a neighborhood-specific monthly gathering where neighbors discuss ways to improve walkability where they live. Our vision is to have a conversation in and for every neighborhood in Dallas, and we're excited to kick things off in the Uptown/Oak Lawn neighborhood! For our first conversation, we're starting with the basics: why is walkability so important? What's the big deal? To guide our conversation, we'll read brief excerpts from the book "Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps To Making Better Places" by Jeff Speck. You'll learn about the "General Theory of Walkability", which outlines four essential conditions that must be met for a walk to be favored: it must be useful, safe, comfortable, and interesting. Then, with the principles in mind, we'll talk about the current strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities in the neighborhood when it comes to walkability. Finally, we'll exchange ideas and explore ways to apply these principles where we live. — What is a Hyperlocal Conversation? A hyperlocal conversation is a casual, neighborhood-specific monthly gathering of like-minded neighbors who care about walkability, bikeability, affordability, sustainability, and livability. Each meeting begins with 45–60 minutes of guided discussion, followed by open social time. At each meeting, you can expect to: Learn about your neighborhood * Meet neighbors who care about walkability * Share stories about life in the neighborhood * Learn new local history * Identify what’s working * Identify what needs fixing Stay informed * Hear about important elections\* and referendums * Learn about surveys and public comment opportunities, with guidance on…