Charles Grand

Save Dallas City Hall Coalition Seeks ‘Demolition-by-Neglect’ Investigation

By Charles Grand / July 23, 2026 /

The Save Dallas City Hall Coalition has asked the city to initiate a “demolition-by-neglect” investigation for 1500 Marilla St., arguing officials have a legal obligation to protect the historic building from deterioration while it remains under consideration for landmark designation. In a Wednesday letter to Historic Preservation Officer Marcus Watson and other officials, attorneys for…

168-Unit Mixed-Income Community Opens Near Galleria Dallas

By Charles Grand / July 21, 2026 /

A new mixed-income apartment community has opened in Far North Dallas with the completion of Cypress Creek Montfort Drive, a 168-unit mixed-income apartment building just up the road from the Galleria. Developed by Austin-based Bonner Carrington and Dallas-based Sycamore Development, the multifamily project recently opened its doors at 14119 Montfort Dr. The four-story community combines…

Uptown Dallas, Inc. Leader Still Bullish After One Year at the Helm

By Charles Grand / July 20, 2026 /

It’s been one year since Uptown Dallas, Inc. executive director Kelem Butts was placed at the helm of the nonprofit, and it’s been a hell of a year. Between the big-ticket projects coming to the district and the neighborhood’s strong desirability factors, Uptown has been modeling Dallas urban living. “Everything has been very positive,” Butts…

City Hall Roundup: Legal Updates, Zoning Reform, Business Survey

By Charles Grand / July 19, 2026 /

Council members are still on summer break in Dallas, but that doesn’t mean news isn’t being made. For instance, legal developments — and misfires — related to the ongoing drama over the potential relocation of Dallas City Hall have been unfolding in recent weeks. Here’s the latest on that as well as some other items…

Luxe Equestrian Resort Community Planned for 740 Acres in Denton County

By Charles Grand / July 18, 2026 /

A luxury resort and residential community centered on the equestrian lifestyle is in the works for nearly 740 acres in northern Denton County, pending approvals, of course. Located in Denton’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, Wildhaven Reserve would comprise 150 single-family homes, 500 units of multifamily, a boutique luxury hotel, a private social club, restaurants, and additional commercial…