Better Block

Dallas City Councilman Jaime Resendez Brings in Better Block to Reimagine a Pleasant Grove Parking Lot 

By April Towery / November 14, 2023 /

Waiting in line for several hours in the sun, rain, or snow is a way of life for hundreds of Dallas residents who rely on the Inspired Vision Compassion Center for a bag of groceries. What if that could be a more pleasant, dignified, even enjoyable experience? District 5 Dallas City Councilman Jaime Resendez and Better…

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The Birthplace of Bastille on Bishop Could Be Your New Tiny Home or Two

By Nikki Barringer / July 14, 2020 /

Over in Oak Cliff, within walking distance to the Bishop Arts District, you’ll find the cutest little tiny house. But what makes this tiny house EVEN CUTER is the TINIER tiny house that’s set on the same property. Yeah, that’s what we said. TWO TINY HOUSES on the same dang property. Can you even handle…

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Interview with an Architect: Evan Beattie Works Tirelessly for Quality of Life in Dallas

By Leah Shafer / March 30, 2015 /

Today, we bring you the inaugural column in a new ongoing series, Interview with an Architect. The goal is to speak with leading voices in the North Texas architecture community and learn about their work, development issues in our community, and good design practices and principals. Evan Beattie, AIA, LEED AP, is a Principal with Good…

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Jason Roberts Builds Better Neighborhoods, One Block at a Time

By Leah Shafer / January 1, 2015 /

Much has been written about community activist, urban planning enthusiast, and Oak Cliff resident Jason Roberts. His energy is infectious as he spreads the gospel of urban revitalization around the world: building better neighborhoods by transforming vacant and underused properties into vibrant, thriving blocks abuzz with business, activity, and local participation. His Better Block concept started…

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Tuesday Two Hundred: At The Intersection of Location and Value, You’ll Find This Adorable Ross Ave. Townhome

By Joanna England / November 20, 2012 /

The Ross Avenue area is on its way up, at least that’s what all of the developers investing in mid-rises and empty lots think about the long stretch that takes folks out of downtown and into East Dallas. It wasn’t too long ago that the stretch of Ross that borders North Central Expressway and the…

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