# Hilly Eco City Blocks Forwarding Dallas Will Include Vegetation Covered Buildings By Bianca | Published 2009-11-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forwarding-dallas References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/24813/forwarding-dallas-atelier-data-moov/) & [atelierdata](http://www.atelierdata.com/) A rundown area of Dallas, TX is being given an eco makeover by the Re:Vision Dallas winners, [Atelier Data](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-edyn) and Moov. Their plan is to create Forwarding Dallas, a sustainable community that spans an entire city block that will include hill-shaped buildings adorned with [green roofs that grow produce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rijnvliet) to feed locals. The block will include housing and public amenities like a coffee shop, gym, daycare and "a spiritual space." Construction for Forwarding Dallas will begin in 2011. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Communities:** Creating eco-friendly living spaces that integrate green spaces and allow for self-sustainability. - **Green Roofs:** Implementing rooftop gardens and vegetation to maximize community resources and promote healthy living. - **Urban Agriculture:** Growing produce and food sources within city limits to provide for local communities, reducing environmental impacts and cultivating community engagement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** Adopting sustainable building practices and materials to create eco-friendly living spaces. - **Urban Planning:** Integrating green spaces and sustainable practices into community planning to create healthier, more liveable cities. - **Food and Agriculture:** Expanding urban agriculture initiatives to create sustainable local food sources and drive community engagement and education. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [Industrial Shed-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dallas-pierce-quintero.md) - [Plant-Covered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-kd45.md) - [Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park.md) - [Asymmetrical Sculptural Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-e8.md) - [Staggered Tower Texan Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1550-on-the-green.md) - [Sustainable Dynamic Hilltop Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ro54.md) - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md)