Jon Hubach

Jon Hubach brings over fifteen years of experience working in planning and development and in economic development for both mid and large-sized municipalities throughout Missouri and Texas. In addition, Jon has worked with non-profits on public engagement and policy issues.

As Economic Development Chief Resigns, Will Another Consultant Take Over at Dallas City Hall?

By Jon Hubach / January 5, 2022 /
Dallas

Dr. Eric A. Johnson (no relation to Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson), currently chief of Economic Development and Neighborhood Services has announced his resignation, effective Jan. 28, 2020.  This makes the third chief of Economic Development to leave under T.C. Broadnax’s almost four-year tenure as Dallas city manager. Dr. Johnson came to Dallas in March of…

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Why Aren’t There More Affordable Housing Units? This Mixed-Use Project is a Case-in-Point

By Jon Hubach / October 29, 2021 /

If you’ve noticed all the housing projects in Dallas and the suburbs with no affordable units, it doesn’t take an expert to tell you why. As I write this, the dust has begun to settle on the vote by Dallas City Council to approve a Kroger mixed-use project.  For those watching, the project was not an…

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Who is Running Dallas’ Department of Sustainable Development And Construction?

By Jon Hubach / August 26, 2021 /

Recently, I received a text from a fellow consultant about the state of business in Dallas. The conversation is the same among us in the industry — what is coming back strong post-COVID, what is taking longer, and what is never going to be the same. All based on our years of experience with a…

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Permitting Purgatory: Why is Dallas Development Slow to Catch Up With Competing Cities?

By Jon Hubach / July 20, 2021 /

“This is unbelievable!”  “How is this behavior allowed?”  “Someone needs to report this!” Recently, my texts and LinkedIn mentions have been inundated with these and similar comments.  When you spend time on both the public and private side of development, folks tend to reach out and let you know their frustrations.  Being a new contributor,…

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