Dallas Collaborative for Equitable Development (DCED)

Making Positive Changes

The Dallas Collaborative for Equitable Development (DCED) is dedicated to equitable housing and real estate development, jobs and wealth creation, and community ownership and leadership opportunities in three Dallas neighborhoods considered most vulnerable to rapid economic transition:

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The Bottom

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West Dallas–Census Tract 205

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The Forest District

TREC Community Investors took the lead in the creation of the DCED by joining forces with partner organizations Dallas College and LiftFund. It was launched in October 2019 thanks to a generous $6 million investment from JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Partnerships for Raising Opportunity in Neighborhoods (PRO Neighborhoods) program.

Dallas Collaborative for Equitable Development

Since the DCED’s inception, TREC Community Investors has played a pivotal role:

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Creating an Affordable Housing Fund to provide for land acquisition and housing construction/rehabilitation for each neighborhood
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Establishing the Community Land Trust

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Developing a real estate project management resource to address the lack of staff and experience in real estate development
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Providing funding for small business real estate acquisition or improvements

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Working with community leaders to support their efforts in Public Policy changes that ensure adequate representation for each neighborhood

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Creating the Dallas College Venture Club to aid local entreprenaurs

Progress Reports

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REPORT: Adapting to Old and New Challenges in Southern Dallas

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REPORT: A Summary and Analysis of the Dallas Collaborative for Equitable Development

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Report: A Roadmap for Dallas’ Equitable Development

Contact Us

To learn more or to volunteer with the DCED, please contact Pro Neighborhoods Coordinator Celesstia Valdez.

Our Partners

Supporting Community Organizations

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