The Loop Dallas

We’re excited to announce that The Loop Dallas: Trinity Forest Spine Trail (phase II) has been selected as a finalist in the ’s 2026 Best Real Estate Deal Awards!

This $34M project is more than a trail—it’s a transformative investment in Southeast Dallas. By rebuilding the Lake June Road bridge and adding a mile of elevated trail along US-175, we’ve replaced a deteriorating barrier with a safer, modern connection for Pleasant Grove and Pemberton Hill.

Why it’s a game-changer:

✅ Access to Opportunity: Connecting neighborhoods to , jobs and the Great Trinity Forest.

✅ Major Infrastructure: A landmark partnership with , the City of Dallas and Dallas County.

✅ Economic Engine: Driving long-term growth and connectivity citywide.

A huge congratulations to all the other finalists! It’s an honor to be recognized alongside the projects shaping the future of our city.

We’re counting down the days to the official ribbon-cutting for this project, happening this spring - details to come! 🚲🚶

While walking on the Katy Trail () I was reflecting on my dating life. Thinking about how we had lost the art of meeting in person and everyone relied so heavily on the dating apps. This thought led me to looking around and realizing that there were so many people doing the exact same thing that I was, but none of us were talking to one another. That’s when the idea hit me. We need to find a way to connect singles by doing something we are all already doing: walking the trail. So in June 2025, The Date-Y Trail was born.

My name is Abbey Hagan (), I’m the founder of and this is My Dallas Trail Story.

I posted the idea on my social media and to my surprise, it went completely viral and a couple of weeks later, we had our first event! At 6 o’clock people started coming to the trail to grab their red wristband and head on their walk. The goal was very simple: walk the trail, spot a fellow red wristband and begin mingling.

The hope was that having this event would take the stress out of approaching someone since everyone was there for the same reason. It was a low-pressure, safe and fun environment! A chance to meet someone off the apps, an unheard of “meet cute” in 2025.

Datey was the happiest accident I’ve ever had. No marketing experience, no event-planning experience, it started with a pure intention and that is how it still operates today. I always say that Datey is a way to find a crush, meet new friends and step out of your comfort zone!

I beam with pride every single event knowing that these people purchased a ticket and are putting themselves out there because they want to meet someone too.

None of this would have happened without that solo walk I took in June. Since that first event, we have now rebranded to simple Datey. However the trail is still very much a part of the history of the company. It is what people still know us for and I can’t help but feel that every single time I’m walking on the trail.

Dallas’ trail system does more than connect parks and neighborhoods, it connects people. For me, the trail gave me the idea of Datey, something that has completely changed my life.

🚆✨ Big things are coming to The Loop Dallas at SMU/Mockingbird Station!

Last week, DART () and Trammell Crow Company celebrated the groundbreaking of a transformational new transit-oriented development — bringing new housing, a hotel, office space and a 500-space underground parking garage to one of Dallas’ most connected mobility hubs.

Projects like this are exactly what happens when transit, trails and community investment come together — supported by key partnerships with DART, the City of Dallas and the City’s Transit-Oriented Development TIF District.

With the University Crossing + Ridgewood trails right there, this shows that people want more activated stations, walkable neighborhoods and a more connected Dallas. 🌿🚶‍♀️🚲

We’re excited to see this project break ground. It’s a privilege to work alongside the community and the TOD TIF Board—where our Executive Director Philip Haigh serves to move these transformational projects forward.

Congratulations to all!

✨ We’re proud to share: The Trinity Forest Spine Trail (phase II) has been selected as a finalist for D CEO’s () 2026 Commercial Real Estate Awards in the Community Impact category!

This honor recognizes one of the biggest infrastructure investments in a generation for Pleasant Grove — and the collaborative effort to build a more connected, walkable, bikeable and equitable Dallas.

This new bridge and elevated trail will take people easily and safely between the Lake June DART () Station and the Trinity River Audubon Center — connecting neighborhoods to parks, transit and opportunity. We’re ready to celebrate with residents this spring at the official opening!

This milestone is possible because of the vital partnership of TxDOT (), the City of Dallas, Dallas Park and Recreation (), and the civic, philanthropic and community champions who have helped bring The Loop Dallas to life.

Congratulations to all of the other finalists being recognized for their impact across our region!