April Towery
April Towery is former News Development Director for CandysDirt.com and covers Dallas City Hall. She studied journalism at Texas A&M University and has been an award-winning reporter and editor for more than 25 years.
Planning nerds rejoiced last month when the highly-anticipated Far West Oak Cliff report went live. Perhaps that’s an exaggeration. It’s me. I rejoiced. I’m the planning nerd. The 55-page Far West Oak Cliff Task Force Report is not an area plan or a binding document but reveals some solid ideas for neighborhood, commercial, and corridor…
Up until a few weeks ago, one of Jeff Dworkin’s most prized possessions was a signed photo of former University of Texas running back Ricky Williams breaking the NCAA Division 1-A career rushing record against Texas A&M in 1998. But when Dworkin, a UT graduate and die-hard football fan, was surprised by his homebuilder colleagues…
Editor’s Note: The Jimtown rezoning, allowing accessory dwelling units by right, was approved by the Dallas City Council on Jan. 22. In an effort to embrace density and affordability while also preserving the character of a 10-acre North Oak Cliff neighborhood, Jimtown residents last week cleared a big hurdle five years in the making. Pending…
Most Dallasites were bummed to hear that CitySquare was shutting its doors this year — but for some, the nonprofit’s closure had a dire implication, instilling the fear of going hungry and losing shelter options. Due to good planning, the services provided by CitySquare will remain consistent this holiday season, but help is needed. Operations…
The Dallas Plan Commission moved forward last week with a proposal for a mixed-use development with up to 1,400 market-rate housing units on the east side of South R.L. Thornton Freeway, south of East Overton Road. Despite opposition from an adjacent developer, represented by Masterplan land use consultant Dallas Cothrum, and a request to hold…
