Year: 2024
Once upon a time, a group of French, Belgian, and Swiss men and women dreamed of a utopian society. They believed in socialism and the principles of Charles Fourier, who said, “Women are not like men and never will be; they are, however, equally great in their own way and should have equal rights.” They…
In an 11 to 4 vote, the ForwardDallas 2.0 comprehensive land use plan was approved Wednesday with a slate of new amendments including a provision that the document be reviewed within five years. The adopted plan also includes amendments designed to protect single-family neighborhoods that were introduced earlier this month by Councilman Paul Ridley at…
Lakeside White Rock is one of the city’s most progressive prototypes of great new housing in a city literally parched for more shelter. Pay attention to it, pay a LOT of attention to it. The developers of Lakeside White Rock are committed to getting more Dallas buyers into homes, especially at this crossroads moment when…
New data released Monday shows that Dallas has increased its net housing supply by just 5% since 2017. These modest gains coupled with rising home prices and a lack of “missing middle” housing are part of the familiar refrain for Dallas’ affordability woes. The key takeaway isn’t that Dallas is fumbling in the dark as…
The home at 5643 Vickery Blvd. is an interesting example of what can be accomplished when homeowners look to modernize a historic home with an eye toward preservation. Rather than tearing down the home, in 2009, the owners chose to build on the original design to suit their needs while still maintaining the character of…
