Joanna England

Joanna England is the former long-time executive editor and a founding editor at CandysDirt.com.

This Lochwood Midcentury Gets a Dramatic Minimalist Modern Makeover

By Joanna England / May 21, 2021 /

When describing neighborhoods to out-of-towners, there’s an entire lexicon of descriptors that Realtors employ. Lakewood would be considered “established.” Munger Place would be touted as “historic.” And Lochwood is a neighborhood that has begun to find its way into the category of “sought after.” What’s so great about Lochwood, you ask? Part of it is…

MetroTex Breaks Ground on New HQ in Irving

By Joanna England / May 21, 2021 /

The MetroTex Association of Realtors recently celebrated a big occasion — breaking ground on the organization’s first-ever brand new building. “Our groundbreaking was a collective big day for members and staff with MetroTex,” said Bill Jordan, 2021 MetroTex president. “The planning and preparation for this project has been taking place for over five years.  We wanted…

Northaven Trail Celebrates Bridge Groundbreaking, Earth Day 2021 Service Projects

By Joanna England / May 6, 2021 /

It’s been a busy few weeks for the Friends of the Northaven Trail. The organization celebrated Earth Day 2021 with service projects led by trail captain and Eagle Scout Spencer Burke. That special event will be followed by the official groundbreaking on the Northaven Trail’s bridge over U.S. Highway 75 (North Central Expressway) on May…

Julie Eizenberg Shares How Architecture Can Change Lives May 4

By Joanna England / May 3, 2021 /

Julie Eizenberg is known for her commitment to creating buildings that have the power to change everyday lives by creating social interaction and providing safety, comfort, and dignity, no matter the size of the budget. The renowned architect and founding principal of Koning Eizenberg will offer her perspectives to the Dallas Architecture forum in a…

CandysDirt.com Wins Preservation Education Award From Preservation Dallas

By Joanna England / April 30, 2021 /

Back in the summer of 2019, columnist Karen Eubank and I mused on just how many historic homes Dallas has. We could, Karen had suggested, feature one a week. As anyone knows, if you share an idea with me that sounds promising, I’m going to take you up on that. We’re now almost two years…