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Public Feedback Highlights Division Over Dallas Zoning Reform Effort

By Charles Grand / November 24, 2025 /

Hundreds of Dallas residents are engaging with the process of zoning reform as the city pursues modernization of the land use part of its development code. Who said Dallasites weren’t invested in the future of their city? Over the past few months, the Planning & Development Department (PDD) has been meeting with stakeholders and hosting…

Could the Struggling Preston Plaza Office Tower Become Multifamily Housing? It’s Possible

By Shelby Skrhak / November 24, 2025 /

With Preston Road lined with aging retail redevelopments and new apartment proposals, one question seems inevitable: Could Preston Plaza become multifamily housing? The Far North Dallas office tower at 17950 Preston Rd. — long challenged by rising vacancy — went to auction earlier this month. No winning bid has been reported, but a new state…

Dos Mares Debuts in Fort Worth, Adding to Cultural District’s Boom

By Joy Donovan / November 24, 2025 /

There’s a boom happening in Fort Worth’s Cultural District. It’s not an oil boom but definitely a business boom. It was 11 years ago that Fort Worth voters approved a new multipurpose arena. That arena, which opened in November 2019 as Dickies Arena, sits just off Montgomery Street and north of I-30. Dickies Arena hosts…

Stone, Skill, and Instinct: Meet Dallas Fabricator Delia Larralde

By Elaine Raffel / November 23, 2025 /

Beautiful stone doesn’t become beautiful design on its own. It takes a fabricator with judgment and instinct — and in Dallas, Delia Larraide has become one of the most trusted.

A Josh Nimmo Gem Shows How Real Contemporary Is Timeless  

By Daniel Lalley / November 23, 2025 /

When we talk about contemporary architecture, few names are as roundly revered as Josh Nimmo. Based right here in Dallas, his firm NIMMO pushes the conventional boundaries of architecture to create inspiring environments. Homes that carry the NIMMO name are often identified by their innovative materials, expansive glazing, and meticulous attention to detail. By underscoring…