Community

commercial & mixuse properties

Dive into the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Deep Ellum, Dallas’ premier creative district adjacent to downtown. Join a thriving community of over 400 businesses, including 180+ independently owned small businesses, and discover opportunities in Deep Ellum real estate, commercial space, and retail or restaurant leasing. Whether you’re looking to start a business in Deep Ellum or expand into a vibrant cultural hub, this entrepreneurial community is the perfect place to grow.

residential

Experience urban living in Deep Ellum, the creative district just steps from downtown Dallas. Explore Deep Ellum apartments, modern lofts, and residential real estate opportunities in a neighborhood known for its culture and community. Whether you’re searching for Deep Ellum apartments for rent, condos for sale, or lofts for lease, living here means joining a vibrant, walkable district filled with music, art, and independent businesses.

COMMUNITY PROJECTS

Discover the vibrant community projects that make Deep Ellum one of Dallas’ most dynamic neighborhoods. From spending the day at the Deep Ellum Bark Park with your pup to growing fresh produce in the Deep Ellum Community Garden, there are endless ways to connect with neighbors and embrace urban living. Explore local culture at the Deep Ellum Outdoor Market, support small businesses, and be part of a creative, walkable district where community thrives.

Community NEWS

Stay connected with Deep Ellum Community News—your source for active campaigns like #DeepEllumPeople, sharing stories of those who live, work, and play in the neighborhood. Discover the latest Deep Ellum events, business highlights, and community updates in our biweekly newsletter, and follow us for insider tips on things to do, places to explore, and ways to get involved in this creative Dallas district.

DEEP ELLUM COMMUNITY CENTER

The Deep Ellum Community Center is a dynamic Dallas hub featuring workshop opportunities, event rentals, entrepreneurial office space, artist studios, maker spaces, recording studios, rotating exhibits, and nonprofit services. Open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, the center fosters creativity, business growth, and community activation in the heart of Deep Ellum’s creative district.

DEEP ELLUM COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

The Deep Ellum Community Association (DECA) is an all-volunteer group dedicated to keeping Deep Ellum a diverse, sustainable, walkable Dallas neighborhood built on a culture of independent creativity, local businesses, and urban community life.

DEEP ELLUM FOUNDATION

The Deep Ellum Foundation (DEF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that manages public and private funds to support the growth, sustainability, and vitality of the Deep Ellum district. By advancing the interests of the neighborhood as a whole, DEF works to ensure long-term community development, cultural preservation, and economic opportunity in Dallas’ most creative district.

GET INVOLVED

Get involved in Deep Ellum community projects and make an impact. Lead or support local initiatives, host or attend workshops, volunteer at events or cleanup days, or serve on a Deep Ellum Community Association (DECA) or Deep Ellum Foundation (DEF) committee. Explore meaningful ways to volunteer, connect, and contribute to the growth of Dallas’ most creative neighborhood.