Best Southwest Overview

The two-county Best Southwest Partnership region is a dynamic and growing area of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The communities of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville and Lancaster have been joined by Ferris, Glenn Heights, Hutchins, Ovilla, Red Oak, Wilmer and Balch Springs to partner in promoting the advantages and benefits of living in and investing in Southern Dallas County and Northern Ellis County.

The Best Southwest Partnership was formed in 1986 by four cities – Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville and Lancaster. There are 11 city partners and 19 other partners that include hospitals, colleges and universities, banks, utilities and other businesses, all interested in improving the quality of life in this region, thereby promoting economic development.

The two-county Best Southwest Partnership region is a dynamic and growing area of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The communities of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville and Lancaster have been joined by Balch Springs, Ferris, Glenn Heights, Hutchins, Ovilla and Wilmer to partner in promoting the advantages and benefits of living in and investing in Southern Dallas County and Northern Ellis County.

The Best Southwest Partnership was formed in 1986 by four cities – Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville and Lancaster. There are 10 city partners and 19 other partners that include hospitals, colleges and universities, banks, utilities and other businesses, all interested in improving the quality of life in this region, thereby promoting economic development.

Want to dive deeper into our region? Click the link below to learn the Best Southwest Region: Points of Pride
A. Economic Vitality
B. Housing
C. Workforce and Education
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D. Quality of Life (Recreational/Cultural Arts/Entertainment)
E. Industrial Infrastructure
F. Transportation

Regional Master Plan

Foundation Partners
  • City of Cedar Hill
  • City of DeSoto
  • City of Duncanville
  • City of Lancaster
Allied Partners
  • Methodist Charlton Medical Center
Associate Partners
  • Dallas College Cedar Valley
  • City of Balch Springs
  • City of Glenn Heights
  • Frost Bank
  • Oncor
  • Plains Capital Bank
  • University of North Texas Dallas
Community Partners
  • ABM Industries
  • Atmos Energy
  • Children's Health
  • CIGNA
  • City of Ferris
  • City of Hutchins
  • City of Ovilla
  • City of Red Oak
  • City of Wilmer
  • Energy Systems Group
  • Foremost Family Health Centers
  • Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
  • Los Barrios Unidos
  • Republic Services
  • RuizCo
  • Star Transit
  • TXU Energy
  • Texas State Technical College
  • UT Southwestern Medical Center