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More insight into how much it might cost to repair Dallas City Hall emerged during a City Council briefing Wednesday, where consultants presented new repair cost estimates between $532 million and $611 million to bring 1500 Marilla St. into proper working order. The latest figures gave council members alternatives to consider beyond the controversial estimate…
When Stephanie Drenka spoke yesterday morning at City Hall, I realized we have neglected to tell an extremely important part of the City Hall story. We’ve been focused on architecture, history, and economics, but we have not talked about the connection between Dallas’ Asian-American community and one of the city’s most iconic buildings. Drenka is…
New details of the circumstances leading up to last Thursday’s deadly explosion at an Oak Cliff multifamily building are surfacing, with reports indicating that some excavation related to soil analysis may have nicked a gas line. Witnesses previously described seeing an active work crew outside The Clyde apartments at 409 E 9th St. City officials…
When you purchase a Highland Park legacy home, you’re not just getting a house — you’re also getting a story. Writing about these homes is a labor of love for me because the research is fascinating, and it reveals just how connected we are. Highland Park and University Park were built by the best and…
Coined by architectural icon Frank Lloyd Wright, organic architecture promotes harmony between human and habitat. Recently, we found a great example in Little Forest Hills. Completed in 2020, this four-bedroom, four-bathroom, 3,358-square-foot home blends raw material with modern lines to form a sophisticated contemporary home. From the exterior, the home sets a strong first impression.…
