The Depressing Reality About Dallas in the New U.S. Census Numbers (Plano: townhomes, to live)

[Dallaz]

https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburne...ensus-numbers/

Should this be alarming? Do you think this trend will continue? Thoughts…

[Ralph_Kirk]

I live in Plano....

I don't see why it should be alarming information or surprising information. The article doesn't relate the population numbers to city economics, where there might be something to worry about...maybe.

[Ivory Lee Spurlock]

Isn't Ft Worth predicted to pass Dallas as the biggest city in the Metroplex in the very new future?

[Leonard123]

It makes perfect sense because there is more room to build net new places for people to live outside the old, established cities. How do you expect a city to grow if it does not have massive swaths of land on which to do it?

Dallas County already has the largest population, so it makes sense that growth eventually stagnates. Many long-time locals want to get away from crowded areas. Oddly enough, many of these people are at an age that they probably should think twice before taking up the responsibility of maintaining massive plots of land or risk being stranded too far from medical and other essential services.

I would venture to guess that another big reason has to do with the massive influx of people pouring in from India and the corruption that is driving the trend. Regardless, the corruption at all levels of government is driving the growth, economic, and development patterns.

I would more concerned about the rapid rate of growth within the metro area and the state itself. This should not be regarded in a positive light.

[CMC_TX]

Originally Posted by Dallaz

https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburne...ensus-numbers/

Should this be alarming? Do you think this trend will continue? Thoughts…

This article is ridiculous. Of course the ‘metro’ gained more population than Dallas County! That’s common sense. Not sure how it’s depressing…

Population growth is going to happen in outlying counties that have available land to develop, so naturally, exurban areas are going to notch much higher population gains, because they have the undeveloped land available to support population growth.

Dallas County is fairly built out, so you’re primarily going to see neutral gains from attrition.

[Mr. Clutch]

Originally Posted by CMC_TX

This article is ridiculous. Of course the ‘metro’ gained more population than Dallas County! That’s common sense. Not sure how it’s depressing…

Population growth is going to happen in outlying counties that have available land to develop, so naturally, exurban areas are going to notch much higher population gains, because they have the undeveloped land available to support population growth.

Dallas County is fairly built out, so you’re primarily going to see neutral gains from attrition.

That's true to some extent, but Dallas County does have available land in which to build. The issue (as always) is that the vast majority of this land is in the southern part of the county, where building demand is lower. Northern Dallas County is very heavily zoned, so increasing density there will always be a challenge.

The lack of land is a part of it, but a big part of Dallas County's slow growth is due to policy as well.

[Ralph_Kirk]

Originally Posted by Mr. Clutch

That's true to some extent, but Dallas County does have available land in which to build. The issue (as always) is that the vast majority of this land is in the southern part of the county, where building demand is lower. Northern Dallas County is very heavily zoned, so increasing density there will always be a challenge.

The lack of land is a part of it, but a big part of Dallas County's slow growth is due to policy as well.

My point of view is that unless population numbers are accompanied by economic impact, the numbers mean nothing. Homostasis can be a positive thing.

[Texas100]

It must not be because Dallas is already the largest county.
Harris County had the largest population increase in the nation. I believe it is housing related. Dallas needs to open up to smaller lot sizes. Also all the "Good areas" of Dallas County are built out. Whereas Harris County has new Master planned communities even in areas that used to be considered "Bad" The fastest selling Master Planned communities in Texas. Bridgeland, Elyson, Sunterra?, Marvida, Balmoral are all in Harris County. Plus there is a TON of inner loop Urban style townhomes on small lots that can be bought for the same price as a new home out in the suburbs.

[Threestep2]

Originally Posted by Leonard123

It makes perfect sense because there is more room to build net new places for people to live outside the old, established cities. How do you expect a city to grow if it does not have massive swaths of land on which to do it?

Dallas County already has the largest population, so it makes sense that growth eventually stagnates. Many long-time locals want to get away from crowded areas. Oddly enough, many of these people are at an age that they probably should think twice before taking up the responsibility of maintaining massive plots of land or risk being stranded too far from medical and other essential services.

I would venture to guess that another big reason has to do with the massive influx of people pouring in from India and the corruption that is driving the trend. Regardless, the corruption at all levels of government is driving the growth, economic, and development patterns.

I would more concerned about the rapid rate of growth within the metro area and the state itself. This should not be regarded in a positive light.

Wherever you see a chance you needle about Indian immigrants. What is your beef?

[brock2010]

Originally Posted by Ivory Lee Spurlock

Isn't Ft Worth predicted to pass Dallas as the biggest city in the Metroplex in the very new future?

I've heard that could happen as well. I know Ft. Worth is growing like crazy especially to the west. The north side was too. Don't know if it still is though.