What began in late October as a small group of concerned residents in the Park Preston neighborhood of Preston Hollow grew into a remarkable community wide effort to oppose excessive height in the proposed development at Preston Road and Royal Lane.
As word spread, more neighbors joined the effort. Signatures multiplied. Opposition letters poured in. Residents, homeowners, renters, business owners and supporters came together with a shared message: We welcome redevelopment, but it must respect the character and scale of our neighborhood. We told our supporters we’d deliver their sentiments to City Hall.
The numbers tell the story:
5,315 petition signatures opposing the proposed building height
175 letters of opposition expressing concerns about the requested zoning change
The day before the Dallas City Council was scheduled to vote on the developer’s zoning request, six Preserve Preston Hollow members and neighbor-supporters carried a box containing this extraordinary outpouring of community opposition to Dallas City Hall.
They delivered the petitions and letters to the City Secretary’s office, along with copies of our executive summary, a heat map illustrating where petition signers live, and sample letters. These materials were intended for the Mayor, City Council members and City Manager.
The City Secretary’s staff graciously accepted our “written voices,” stamped a receipt and assured us that the additional materials would be distributed to city leadership.
And with that delivery, a promise was fulfilled.
This was never simply about collecting signatures or delivering boxes of paper. It was about making sure our neighbor’s voices were heard, our concerns were documented, and our elected officials understood the depth of community opposition to the proposed height.
A small group of residents started this effort. Thousands of people helped carry it forward. To everyone who signed a petition, wrote a letter, displayed a yard sign, attended a meeting, volunteered, spread the word or encouraged a neighbor: Thank you. You made this possible.
We are proud of what our community accomplished together. The 5,315 signatures and 175 letters represent something far greater than numbers. They represent a neighborhood that cares deeply about its future and is willing to stand together to protect it.
Promises made. Promises fulfilled. Neighborhoods First!
Several Preserve Preston Hollow members and supporters after delivering petitions to the Dallas City Secretary Nov. 9.
City acknowledges receipt
