Highland Park

A Tale of Two Penthouses, Vol. 1: Park Plaza Unit 801

By Jon Anderson / May 24, 2016 /

The Park Plaza is in a bit of an enclave.  It’s hollering distance from Whole Foods when you want to cook and Nonna when you don’t; PK’s for good red wine and the French Laundry when you spill it.  There’s even a Methodist Family Health Center on the corner.  If you want to scoot downtown,…

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What Would You Change About This Home? Suzanne Felber Wouldn’t Lift a Finger in This Avida Custom Home

By Lifestylist® Suzanne Felber / May 23, 2016 /

After being involved in homebuilding for over 30 years I’ve seen a lot, and as a Lifestylist® with an opinion, I almost always have changes I’d like to make to a home that I think would increase it’s value. After visiting 3608 Beverly, I’m speechless — for once I wouldn’t change a thing. One of…

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Sneak Peek: Robert Elliott Custom Homes Nears Completion of Mondara Model

By Joanna England / April 13, 2016 /

Just off the Katy Trail and inside Highland Park — perhaps the sweetest location there is — is where Robert Elliott Custom Homes is building The Mondara. The condo development, which includes 39 expertly laid out units over three stories and two phases is more than half-way sold, with 22 of the units under contract. The…

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Winners Make a Big Splash in ‘Sitting Pretty Porta Potty Screen Contest’

By Leah Shafer / July 21, 2015 /

Last month, we told you about the “2015 Sitting Pretty Porta Potty Screen Contest,” created in response to Highland Park’s new rule that portable toilets be screened from the public’s view at residential construction sites. The contest, sponsored by Sardone Construction and HPD Architecture, closed June 29 and the winners have been announced. Close to 30 people registered and 17 submitted…

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Highland Park Construction Rule Inspires ‘Sitting Pretty Porta Potty Screen Contest’

By Leah Shafer / June 3, 2015 /

Highland Park is implementing a new requirement that portable toilets be screened from the public’s view at residential construction sites. No one wants to pooh-pooh* the new rule, so instead, two Dallas companies are encouraging creativity and responding with humor. Sardone Construction and HPD Architecture launched the “2015 Sitting Pretty Porta Potty Screen Contest” Monday. Here’s the challenge: We…

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