Lakewood
When Summer Loveland inquired in mid-2022 about initiating a conservation district in her beloved Lakewood neighborhood, she just wanted to make sure that historic Clifford Hutsell-designed homes wouldn’t be demolished in lieu of new, incompatible construction. Now the stakes are even higher and the opposition has grown. Brad and Julie Broberg love Lakewood too. They’ve…
Supporters of the Lakewood Conservation District expansion heard some good news last week. City staff “substantially completed” a revised draft ordinance and a neighborhood meeting will be held in August to review the changes. Conservation districts help preserve the physical character of a neighborhood, such as its architectural styles or building heights, and differ from…
It’s no secret that we’re living in some pretty strange times. With multiple wars raging across the globe, recent meetings between two of the planet’s most precarious leaders, and a contentious election just around the corner, some may say there is cause for concern. Many have taken steps to ensure survival if something should happen…
Lakewood residents pushing for an expanded area in their conservation district continue to address opposition from a group of neighbors they say are offended by and afraid of a draft ordinance for expansion. The ordinance is expected to go before the City Plan Commission in May and ultimately must be approved by the Dallas City…
Lakewood, one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Dallas, has so much character — but that’s changing, neighbors say. While the area is full of historic homes ranging from quaint cottages to immense Tudors, some homes are being razed to make room for modern designs that risk changing the fabric of the East Dallas neighborhood.…
