The neighborhood, organized.
A membership association for the blocks between Oak Lawn and Highland Park — events, neighbors, and the work that keeps the neighborhood good to live in.
Welcome to our neighborhood
SOHIP (South of Highland Park) is a neighborhood organization dedicated to community connection, safety, and livability. We bring neighbors together for social events, share important community updates, and work closely with city partners to protect and enhance our quality of life.
Whether it's advocating for smart development, organizing a block party, or celebrating with an ice cream cone, SOHIP is here for the people who call our neighborhood home.
Who we are
We're an active, tight-knit community of more than 6,000 residents who value smart development, safe streets, and the unique character that makes our neighborhood livable and loved.
Where we're located
Our name pays tribute to our location — South of Highland Park — but it's more than a geographic nod. It reflects the community's spirit: bold, welcoming, and full of life.
Bordering the southern streets of Highland Park, SOHIP is a historic and vibrant neighborhood within Dallas' Oak Lawn Special Purpose District — better known as PD 193.
Our advocacy
We actively participate in local planning and work with city partners to represent the interests and well-being of our residents.
What we value
We prioritize community connection, responsible development, and open communication to ensure our neighborhood thrives.
Where if you arrive without a dog, we'll find one for you.
What membership gets the neighborhood
Dues fund the block parties, the plantings, and the volunteer hours. Owners and renters both get a seat and a vote.
Socials, block parties, and general meetings
We bring neighbors together for social events and share important community updates.
Sidewalks, corners, medians, and leftover parcels
Phase 1 is the Gilbert and Avondale Triangles — low-maintenance plantings, simple seating, and modest design elements that say you're in SOHIP.
Crime watch, traffic safety, and well-kept parks
Everyday work alongside the Northwest Division of the Dallas Police Department and city partners.
What's coming up
Full calendar
SOHIP Chili Cook-Off & Annual Meeting
Grab a partner or a group and make your best chili. Bring it to the cook-off, meet your neighbors, and stay for our Annual SOHIP Neighborhood Meeting.
Cooking? Sign up your team with the form below.
Not cooking? Come hungry. You don’t have to bring a thing, but sides and desserts are always welcome.
Email us if you have qestions.
SOHIP Pop-Up: Cleanup at the Plaza
Join the SOHIP Beautification Committee for a cleanup of the SOHIP Plaza at 4111 Gilbert Ave. No materials or experience required, we will have everything for you!
Bring comfortable clothing as we will be getting sweaty cutting overgrown vegetation, pulling weeds, raking debris, and helping clean up our neighborhood.
Trinity Dallas: November Coffee Pop-Up
The holiday season has started! Trinity Dallas has coffee, hot tea, pup cups, and space to work or visit with a friend.
Pull up a chair, order an espresso drink on them, and enjoy a slow, sweet start to your Friday. Complimentary drinks, fresh baked treats, and pup cups for your furry plus-one.
Come early, stay late, or just breeze through for a quick cup and some good conversation. The Fellowship Hall is open from 7am to 12pm.
We read the filings on our blocks and share what we learn. Positions are taken case by case.
All projectsFrom the neighborhood
All news
OLC Votes Yes on 4211 Newton. CPC Hearing April 23.
OLC Votes Yes on 4211 Newton. CPC Hearing April 23. The City Planning Commission is a recommending body. After their vote, the case goes to the Dallas City Council for a final decision.
SOHIP Zoning Committee to Oak Lawn Committee - 4211 Newton Ave
4211 Newton: Oak Lawn Committee Vote Tomorrow & Where the Zoning Committee Stands
OLC Meeting Recap + What to Expect Next
The 4211 Newton rezoning case has now moved into the Oak Lawn Committee's Case Subcommittee after overwhelming SOHIP turnout and opposition at the December 2 meeting.
Two ways in. Both take a minute.
Membership funds the work and gets you a vote at the annual meeting. The email list is free and always will be.
Voting membership for owners and renters alike, plus case briefings before the hearing.
Become a memberJust the email list
Event notices, project updates, and meeting dates. No cost, no membership.