Year: 2024

Developer Scott Beck Wants a ‘Neighborhood Service District’ at Royal Lane and Tollway

By April Towery / September 6, 2024 /

A well-known Dallas developer cleared a hurdle last month as the City Plan Commission recommended rezoning a single-family lot to a “neighborhood service district” to allow light retail and office uses. Apparently, all the developer wants to do is turn right from Royal Lane onto the Tollway. Scott Beck, who put the property under contract…

Own a Piece of Camp Bowie History in Arlington Heights Neighborhood

By Joy Donovan / September 6, 2024 /

Here is a chance to own a piece of history. There’s a house listed in popular Arlington Heights that can tie its history back a hundred years to the famous soldier James “Jim” Bowie. Yes, this celebrated legend of the Texas Revolution is remembered in Fort Worth in many ways, including the Camp Bowie military…

‘Garden Style’ Apartments Banned in Prosper Under New Zoning Regulations

By CandysDirt / September 5, 2024 /

Staff Reports Builders wanting to develop new “garden-style” apartment complexes will have to go somewhere besides Prosper. The rural suburb in Collin and Denton counties approved changes to its zoning laws last month, according to a report in the Dallas Morning News. Garden-style apartment dwellings are groups of two- and three-story apartment buildings surrounded by…

This Bright and Peaceful Condo in the Heart of Dallas Awaits a Discerning Buyer

By CandysDirt / September 5, 2024 /

If you’re dreaming of a luxurious lock-and-leave Dallas condo, this new offering is the ultimate find. Situated in the Avanti on Avondale, a 17-unit boutique building amidst the trees, it promises a peaceful perch for you to relax and entertain. That is, when you’re not fluttering about the city for indulgent meals, outdoor activities, and…

Councilwoman Blackmon Playing Budget Jenga to Help Save Skillman Southwestern Library 

By April Towery / September 5, 2024 /

The Dallas City Council is poised to adopt a $4.97 billion budget this month, and elected officials introduced amendments Wednesday to set priorities that were not included in the city manager’s original proposal.  District 9 Councilwoman Paula Blackmon, who represents White Rock Lake and East Dallas, asked to reduce the Office of Economic Development’s transfer…