Greater Dallas Planning Council

2024 GDPC Board Retreat. A special thank you to Councilman Paul Ridley of District 14 for swearing in our 2025 Board Members. It’s an honor to have such strong leadership guiding us into the future! Our commitment to advocating for a dynamic and prosperous greater region remains unwavering. Together, we’ll continue to make a positive impact by addressing the issues that matter most to us and future generations. #Leadership #GDPC

Congratulations to David Retzsch, PLA, ASLA, for receiving the President’s Award of Distinguished Service from the Greater Dallas Planning Council (GDPC)! 🎉 David’s leadership as the 2024 GDPC President of Issues underscores his exceptional contributions to the planning and development community. We’re incredibly proud of his hard work and dedication. Way to go, David! 👏#PLA #Community #Award #Planning #Dallas

Congratulations to the winners and a big thank you! We’re filled with gratitude for everyone who joined us in honoring design excellence at the Trinity Urban Design Awards! Together, we laughed, shared inspiring discussions, and celebrated the incredible talent shaping our region. Your passion and commitment to fostering a vibrant and thriving community are what make this moment truly special. Let’s continue to advocate for a prosperous, dynamic future — a Greater Dallas for ALL! #TrinityUrbanDesignAwards #DesignExcellence #GreaterDallas #GDPC

Congratulations to all the award recipients at last night’s Greater Dallas Planning Council’s Trinity Urban Design Awards! The projects were truly inspiring, and it was incredible to see friends and mentors recognized for their hard work and contributions. A special shoutout to BGE, Inc. ‘s David Retzsch, PLA, ASLA, who was honored with the President’s Award of Distinguished Service!! As GDPC’s 2024 President of Issues, David’s leadership and dedication have been exemplary on all the hot topics. This recognition is so well-deserved. Let’s go, David—woo woo! #PLA #Community #Award #GDPC #Dallas #BGE #LandscapeArchitecture

We're proud to honor Chuck McDaniel, FASLA, for his Lifetime Achievement Award from the Greater Dallas Planning Council.   For over 40 years, Chuck has designed some of Dallas' most iconic public projects: the Katy Trail, which spurred a citywide transformation in mobility; Pacific Plaza, a centerpiece of reinvestment in Downtown Dallas; Williams Square, an iconic postmodern landscape in Irvine, TX; and ongoing projects including Halperin Park, the Dallas Museum of Art, and the New Pediatric Campus for Children's Health and UT Southwestern. Over the years, he's also led the design for internationally-acclaimed resorts including Las Ventanas al Paraiso and the Resort at Pedregal.

I am deeply grateful to have been able to accept the Trinity Urban Design Student Award on behalf of the Design Build Studio at The University of Texas at Arlington for Joppy Momma Farm Pavillion. This project started with countless design possibilities and transformed into something far more impactful than I could have imagined. Very proud of everyone who worked on this project! This moment would not have been possible without the support of Professor Julia Lindgren and Professor Cord Read who guided us every step of the way. Thank you Greater Dallas Planning Council for this incredible honor.

Our team had an amazing time last night celebrating Chuck’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Greater Dallas Planning Council Urban Design Awards. Over the past 40 years at SWA, Chuck’s contributions have profoundly shaped the DFW landscape, creating lasting, equitable, and meaningful access to green spaces for all. His impact on our region is nothing short of inspiring, and it was a true honor to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.

Big things are happening! The Trinity Urban Design Awards continue to evolve, and we’ve got a surprise unveiling on December 10th. Stay tuned for exciting news. You won't want to miss this. Purchase your ticket now and be there to witness it all. www.gdpc.org See you there. #TrinityUrban #GDPC

Creating Community: A Vision Realized in Addison In the early 1990s, Addison, Texas, identified the absence of a cohesive core as a barrier to its growth. In response, the community launched a public/private initiative to create a mixed-use downtown, resulting in the development of Addison Circle—a pioneering suburban retrofit project. Initially an 80-acre vacant site, later expanded to 124 acres, Addison Circle transformed into a vibrant area between Addison Airport and the Dallas Tollway. The project, guided by RTKL and developed by Columbus Realty Trust, now features over 2,400 residences and 625,000 square feet of office, retail, and restaurant space, with over $500 million in private investment. Join us as we celebrate the success of projects which create a better built environment in our region. Get your ticket today! https://lnkd.in/gjys6sxq 📷: Congress for the New Urbanism #CreatingCommunity #UrbanDevelopment #GDPC

Cheers to an impactful year of advocating for a better and greater Dallas region! A heartfelt thank you to our incredible members and corporate partners for your unwavering support. Together, we are creating a more prosperous North Texas. Your commitment fuels our mission and empowers us to keep pushing forward for a brighter future. Let's continue working together for positive change in the year ahead. #CommunityImpact #ThankYou #GDPC