Year: 2024

Plano Says No to New Short-Term Rentals in Residential Neighborhoods

By April Towery / April 25, 2024 /

Amid complaints of gun violence, sex trafficking, and raucous parties, the Plano City Council on Monday unanimously approved an ordinance banning new short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods.  The permanent ban on new STRs follows a temporary measure approved in May 2023 that halted new residential Airbnbs until an ordinance could be deliberated and approved.  The…

Architect Steve Milner’s Lakewood Contemporary Has Midcentury Vibes

By Karen Eubank / April 25, 2024 /

Architects are not just creators. They are thinkers and problem solvers who love challenges. When Steve Milner designed this Lakewood contemporary for himself, he met the challenges and created a truly unique home. This Lakewood contemporary is set into the hillside in an intriguing little pocket known as Lakeshore Hills, about a block from White Rock…

Building on a Legacy: The Frankford Legacy House Wins a Preservation Dallas Award

By Karen Eubank / April 25, 2024 /

Even if you are a Dallas native, you may never have heard of Frankford Church and Cemetery. It’s hard to imagine, but you can truly step back into history just off the Dallas North Tollway. Take a right onto Briargrove, then Spyglass Drive, and another right onto Frankford Cemetery Road. You will find the historic…

This Might Be Your Only Chance to Buy an Almost Brand New Home in Stevens Park Estates

By Joanna England / April 24, 2024 /

People who live in Conservation Districts or Historic Districts know the struggle of making sure your updates or upgrades are “conforming.” When you buy a historic home in a neighborhood that has those kinds of rules, oftentimes it feels as if you need permission to touch up the paint. Stevens Park Estates is no exception.…

Cleanup Continues at Hensley Field, ‘Definitive Answers’ Expected by June

By April Towery / April 24, 2024 /

We haven’t heard much about Hensley Field since the City of Dallas took legal action against the U.S. Navy In August 2023, but we were encouraged to see a photo on social media earlier this month showing members of the City’s Economic Development staff touring the site.  “The best meetings take place in a Chinook,”…