Local Government Food Policy Database
Comprehensive Urban Agriculture Plan, Dallas, TX
| Jurisdiction Name | Dallas |
| State / Province | TX |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 1,288,000 |
| Population Range | 1 million or more |
| Year | 2023 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF View Policy Online |
| Policy Type | plan |
| GFC Topic | community food connections, community food production, community food security |
| Keywords | climate resiliency, community, community garden, disparities, equity, food access, growers, plan, urban agriculture, urban farming |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability |
| Funding Amount | n/a |
| Funding Sources | n/a |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
The plan outlines the current state of urban agriculture in Dallas and makes recommendations to support ongoing initiatives as well as potential future strategies to expand urban agriculture in the city. The five major recommendations include strategies to reduce regulatory barriers, support land access, provide urban agriculture education, resources and support to residents, facilitate collaboration among stakeholders, and build market opportunities. The plan identifies urban agriculture priority areas based on the Social Vulnerability Index and available vacant land in each census tract. |
| Additional Resources |
https://www.dallasclimateaction.com/foodaccess |
