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Around $1 billion to repair Dallas City Hall — that’s the figure staff have come up with with the help of consultants, but the estimate has come under fire from critics who want 1500 Marilla St. to remain the seat of municipal government. Today, the city council’s Economic Development Committee will meet at 1 p.m.…
When it comes to the architecture of American cinema, a few places come to mind. From the Gump plantation to the Gatsby mansion, some of our most famous residences are as renowned as the stories behind them. Of course, few have brought as many of them to life as John Hughes. The man behind the…
By Ed Zahra, Zahra Design Group We’ve all been shell-shocked to see the Dallas Economic Development Corporation’s new report estimating that repairs and modernizing City Hall could exceed $1 billion over 20 years. The consultants based the estimate on their assessment, describing the building as “structurally aging,” with mechanical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical…
The stage is being set to move City Hall functions from 1500 Marilla St. and potentially offload the site, with a city council vote teed up next week on Wednesday. And now, the push for relocation has a new ally: Downtown Dallas, Inc. On Friday, DDI president and CEO Jennifer Scripps announced that the organization’s…
If you are looking for the All-American neighborhood, look no further than Wilshire Heights. Developed in the 1920s and 1930s, it features cute Minimal Traditional cottages, Craftsman bungalows, and Tudor cottages set in an area full of mature trees. Homes here are what I like to call “right-sized” — perfect for a young family. You…
