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Thousands of Dallas Employee Emails Scanned For Insight on Stemmons Building Challenges
More than 5,600 emails were scanned this month in an effort to determine whether Dallas Development Services employees were concerned for their safety while working at the Stemmons Building that had numerous fire code violations. The investigation resulted in just five emails from employees who used keywords to describe conditions...
Dallas Homeless Director Says City Could Partner With Private Developer For Homeless Housing Alternatives
Thousands of unhoused people have turned Dallas streets into waiting rooms, and city officials said last week they’re willing to try a pilot program that employs public-private partnerships to bring housing alternatives to the homeless. Christine Crossley, director of the Dallas Office of Homeless Solutions, presented information about industrialized...
Green Inside And Out: This Northeast Dallas Home is as Eco-Friendly as it is Eye-Catching
As energy bills soar, environmental concerns increase, and technology improves, eco-friendly features are becoming essential to prospective homebuyers. In fact, a survey from 2022 indicates that nearly half of buyers are prioritizing energy efficiency in their search for a new home. In Texas, where temps are known to top the triple digits, you can find neighborhoods full of eco-friendly homes that have been outfitted for the heat — and Northeast Dallas is one of them. Of course, if you can find innovative energy upgrades in an attractive home, your investment will be that much more rewarding.
Multifamily Developer Larkspur Capital Makes a Case For Why Dallas Needs Public Facility Corporation Projects
A briefing on Public Facility Corporation housing projects — what they are and what merit they bring to Dallas — is tentatively slated for June, and affordable housing developers are already building a case to support what they say is a valuable and necessary funding mechanism for missing middle housing.
Dallas Storm Damage: Crews Working Around The Clock to Restore Power, Remove Debris
As of early Wednesday afternoon, more than 126,800 Dallas residents were without power, and officials said mutual aid is coming from seven other states to ensure electricity is restored swiftly. About 7,500 personnel are working on Dallas storm damage relief efforts, and that number will increase in the coming days according to an Oncor representative.
Will This Iconic Greenway Parks Cotswold Manor House Survive?
This Greenway Parks Cotswold Manor House should not be on my endangered property list, but unless a discerning buyer recognizes the significance of this exceptional home, I fear for its future. The responsibility to preserve this historic home is in our hands. Let’s assume that a clever buyer is reading...
Here Are Some Tips For Recovering From North Texas Storms
As I sit here typing this week’s column, hoping my laptop’s battery doesn’t run out because the power is out from another round of big North Texas storms, it occurred to me that a timely topic for this week might be recovering from North Texas storms. Homeowners...
Mr. Hand Would Think The Owners of This Pennsylvania Townhome Are on Dope
In the iconic 1980s movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High, history teacher Mr. Hand deduced that all of his students and basically, society in general, are on dope. This movie was made well before dope became legalized in various states. Mr. Hand was a visionary. Who knew?. Now, Mr. Hand...
Cynthia Rogers-Ellickson Tapped to Lead Dallas Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization
Following a months-long search, an internal candidate was named Dallas’ director of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization on Thursday. Longtime city employee Cynthia Rogers-Ellickson has served as the interim director since David Noguera submitted his resignation in September. Noguera left the City of Dallas to work for the U.S. Department...
Fort Worth Townhome Reflects Architect John Wesley Jones And His Unique Talents
The clean lines and sleek look of Midcentury Modern architecture were signatures of prominent Fort Worth architect John Wesley Jones. John Wesley Jones worked primarily in Fort Worth, Dallas, and San Antonio often on residential properties. He studied at the University of Oklahoma, trained with Manville Irwin, worked for Humber Hammond Crane, and toured Europe to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts.
An Iconic Lakewood Estate With A Surprising Architectural Provenance
I’m going to ruffle some feathers, so brace yourselves because this iconic Lakewood estate has been attributed to the wrong architect for at least the past seven years. And yes, I’m also guilty of repeating lore and not facts, but I’m going to set the record straight today.
Plan Commissioners Spar Over Multiplexes in ForwardDallas’ Community Residential Placetype
The revised ForwardDallas 2.0 comprehensive land use plan is a long way from consensus but plan commissioners continued an intense conversation earlier this month on how they can hone in on providing more quality housing options within the widely debated Community Residential placetype. City Plan Commission Vice Chair Brent Rubin...
Cowtown Kicks Growth Into Gear With Fort Worth Becoming 12th-Largest U.S. City
Traffic congestion, crowded venues, and certainly the housing market pointed to it, but now it’s been confirmed — Fort Worth is an immensely popular place to live. According to the latest population reports from the U.S. Census Bureau, Fort Worth had the second-largest population gain nationwide in 2023, with more than 21,000 new residents. Only San Antonio’s growth outnumbered Fort Worth with nearly 22,000 new residents.
First World Problems? Not Here in Southern Dallas [Podcast]
In this clip from Dallas Dirt, Dallas City Councilman Adam Bazaldua offers a glimpse at the problems his southern Dallas constituents are facing. He doesn’t hear from organized homeowners associations upset about the perceived zoning implications of Forward Dallas or the debated density proposed in a multi-million dollar shopping center renovation. Bazaldua hears from an elder homeowner who’s never had a sidewalk and would like one so she can get to the mailbox a little easier.
Revealed! The Season’s Best Grills and Top Trends
Is the old adage true that where there’s smoke, there’s fire? I couldn’t help but wonder after five(!) grilling companies declined to talk to me about what’s trending in the outdoor cooking scene. So, I did what any good journalist would do. I went undercover. As...
City Hall Roundup: Plan Commission to Tackle Nonconforming Properties Legislation at July 25 Meeting
Dallas residents were prepared to discuss before the City Plan Commission this month the impact of Senate Bill 929, which relates to the notice and compensation a municipality must provide before revoking the right to “use property for a use that was allowed before the adoption of or change to a zoning regulation or boundary.”
This ‘Craftsman’ Is an Expert Example of Retaining Original Charm in a Neighborhood
Lakewood has been informally dubbed Highland Park East. It’s not hard to see some similarities, in particular, the blend of natural beauty and architectural diversity, where tree-lined streets lead to a wide range of homes. So very unusual considering it is hard to find a boulevard or an avenue in the suburbs, much less a cozy two-bedroom bungalow built in the ‘30s or 100-year-old trees.
This Vickery Place Craftsman Bungalow is a Unicorn With a Baby
When Allie Beth Allman’s Catherine Wilson listed this Vickery Place Craftsman bungalow, she rightly called it a unicorn. In our real estate world, a unicorn is a home that is hard to find and highly desirable. This bungalow, with its historic charm, complete updates, and ideal location between Knox-Henderson and Lower Greenville, is a true unicorn. But a word of warning: unicorns vanish swiftly. This one hit the market on Monday. It’s now Saturday. Need I say more?
Highland Park High School Students to Bring a Miniature Version of University Park’s Oldest Home to CASA Fundraiser
Some Highland Park High School students are ending their year with a bang — of the hammer. The students are hard at work on one of the eye-catching creations that will be a part of the 29th annual Dallas CASA Parade of Playhouses. The event is planned for June 14 through 30 at NorthPark Center as a fundraiser for Dallas CASA.
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty Website Wins a National Award
Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty is used to sweeping any rankings of best agents. Now, North Texas’ most renowned luxury brokerage can add another best to its bragging rights: Its briggsfreeman.com was just named one of the top real estate sites in the entire United States. T3 Sixty,...
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