Affordable Housing

Housing Infrastructure Could Get Hundreds of Millions In 2024 Bond Election, But What About Actual Houses?

By April Towery / August 24, 2022 /

The City of Dallas is proposing a $300 million investment into housing infrastructure over the next 10 years, officials announced during a presentation last week on the 2024 bond program.  The discussion sparked a lively debate about whether infrastructure translates to actual homes — and one Dallas developer told CandysDirt.com that the city could solve…

Violent Crime, Homelessness, And Slums: What’s Dallas Going to Do?

By April Towery / July 15, 2022 /

There’s a housing development in Dallas that some people think ought to be bulldozed. Violent crime occurs regularly, residents can’t depend on running water or air conditioning, and children are tossing a half-empty water bottle in front of the complex because they don’t have a ball or any toys. Residents are facing illegal evictions, forcing…

Study Finds Economic Disparities Between Remote and Onsite Workers in D-FW, Nationally

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / February 28, 2022 /

Apartment List’s latest report looks at how the remote work revolution draws attention to economic disparities between remote workers and onsite workers.

Soaring Costs For New Construction Levels The Playing Field For Manufactured Housing

By CandysDirt / February 9, 2022 /

From Staff Reports Manufactured housing production has surged over the past two years and, according to the latest Texas Manufactured Housing Survey (TMHS), manufacturers expect even faster growth during the first half of 2022. Industry optimism has prompted a flood of capital expenditures and operational expansions. “Manufacturers are working hard to make improvements to enhance…

Get Updates on The ForwardDallas Comprehensive Land Use Plan at Thursday’s Virtual Event

By Joshua Baethge / January 24, 2022 /

This Thursday, the Dallas Planning & Urban Design Department will host a virtual event to update the community on the ForwardDallas Comprehensive land-use plan that was launched in Aug. 2021.   It was created to ensure Dallas land-use policies actively promote equity, economic vitality, and environmental sustainability. It’s been billed as a date-driving planning process with a…