Future Development

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Changes in travel demand forecasts, regulatory requirements, availability of resources, and emerging aircraft and building performance technology inform the future development of the aviation sector. We frequently evaluate whether current facilities can meet future demand and plan accordingly to incorporate sustainability and resilience in all future developments. Each new project is an opportunity to reduce long-term impacts, support operational efficiency, and protect the health of our airport system, our community, and the environment.
 
The Terminal Area Master Plan (TEMP) outlines a major expansion and modernization through 2045, replacing Parking Garage A with a new headhouse for ticketing, baggage, and security, widening the concourse, adding new parking (Garage D), a consolidated rental car facility, and incorporating modern technology for increased capacity and efficiency, with construction potentially starting around 2027 for a multi-billion dollar overhaul. Approximately 40 Sustainability Master Plan action items were incorporated into the upcoming airport renovations.

 

Sustainability Master Plan Goals
 
100% OF NEW CONSTRUCTION AND MAJOR RENOVATIONS FOLLOW THE CITY’S GREEN BUILDING STANDARD - Currently, the Department of Aviation follows the City’s Green Building Standard for new construction and major renovations and will continue to do so in consideration of future development and any potential changes to the standard.

 
100% OF NEW CONSTRUCTION AND MAJOR RENOVATIONS FOLLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION’S GREEN BUILDING STANDARD BY 2030 - Acknowledging that aviation facilities represent unique characteristics, challenges, and opportunities compared to other building types in the City, the Department of Aviation will develop a green building standard specific to aviation facilities

Sustainability In Action
To build a resource-efficient future that supports long-term operational performance, we regularly evaluate whether the current facilities can meet future demands, and plan accordingly, incorporating sustainability and resilience considerations in all future development.
 
In alignment with the City of Dallas' Green Building Standard, every new building and major renovation meets the internationally recognized United States Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or equivalent standards. Additionally, all future development will incorporate the City's Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan (CECAP), focusing on net-zero energy construction and sustainable infrastructure by 2030, as well as ParkSmart, a certification system designed to advance sustainable mobility through smarter parking structure design and operation.