Dallas Catalyst Project: Mill City
Following the Dallas Catalyst Project (DCP)’s success in the Forest District, we have brought the neighborhood revitalization initiative to Mill City! In 2024, we partnered with Mill City Community Association, Builders of Hope CDC, and Urban Specialists, and committed $1 million over three years toward catalytic real estate investments that seek to resolve longstanding neighborhood issues. Projects will address public safety, outdating infrastructure, affordable housing, and a lack of safe public gathering spaces and youth mentoring opportunities.
About Mill City
Founded in 1903 with the vision of opening a factory to train residents of color, Mill City has a history of economic vibrancy and community pride that, due to decades-long disinvestment, has been marred by blighted buildings, illegal dumping, loitering, and high concentrations of crime.
Neighborhood Demographics
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- 5,519 residents
- 66% Black
- 19% Latino
- $36,819 median income
- 27% of residents are older than 65 or younger than 15 years old
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Our Partners
Proposed and Completed Investments
Infrastructure Improvements
DCP: Mill City will remediate blighted commercial spaces to address safety concerns and create a sense of community pride.
Affordable Housing
DCP: Mill City will construct at least eight single-family homes and offer one-on-one financial counseling and education to homebuyers.
Harris Home of Champions Boxing Gym
Mill City needs safe public gathering spaces, and a boxing gym can offer physical fitness opportunities and mentoring for at-risk youth.
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