We Are Builders of Hope.

We envision a more equitable Dallas where:

  • A man with dreadlocks and glasses holding a toddler on his lap, sitting on outdoor concrete stairs in front of a house, with a garden and porch visible in the background.

    Residents are free from displacement and take part in the local revitalization.

  • Four people standing in front of a house with a brick wall and two windows, celebrating a housewarming or house-buying event. One woman is holding a large yellow house-shaped sign that says, 'We said Yes to the Address,' while another woman is holding a small house-shaped key. The three others are clapping and smiling, with one man giving the woman with the sign a high-five. A red ribbon is stretched across the front, suggesting a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

    Quality affordable housing options are accessible for all, regardless of income, education or race.

  • Four construction workers at a building site, one standing and three sitting, smiling, some giving thumbs up, surrounded by wood and construction materials.

    Development in our neighborhoods is equitable, inclusive, and non-disruptive.

  • A man and woman standing outdoors, both wearing black shirts and glasses, with the Boston Wheel of Fortune Ferris wheel in the background.

    Neighborhood self-determination is prioritized in the normal housing development cycle.

Our Mission
Map of Dallas showing vulnerability levels with color codes: yellow for vulnerable, orange for more vulnerable, and red for most vulnerable areas.

Dallas is at a critical juncture, with over 40% of neighborhoods facing gentrification and displacement pressures. The Right to Stay Anti-Displacement Toolkit equips leaders and policymakers with actionable strategies to preserve affordable housing, protect legacy residents, and foster community resilience. Together, we can create lasting solutions that ensure every family has the right to stay and thrive in their neighborhood.

Right to Stay: A Toolkit for Protecting Dallas Communities

Two women standing together in a room with colorful portrait art on the wall behind them. The woman on the left has red hair, glasses, a grey sweater, and black pants. The woman on the right has short hair, glasses, a beige jacket, and beige pants. They are smiling and appear to be at an event or gathering.

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