Neighborhoods

Dallas as it Once Was: A Glimpse at Dallas’s Neighborhoods From Decades Past

By Shelby Skrhak / January 1, 2023 /

On this first day of 2023, let’s take a look back at Dallas as it once was. Imagine the clip-clop of horse-drawn carriages that once traveled down Greenville Avenue. A Japanese pagoda in Oak Cliff that was accessible only by footbridge. A Dallas neighborhood with noisy yet loved resident peacocks. Here’s a look at the…

Dallas to Host Virtual Workshop Sept. 13 on Navigating City Services For Neighborhoods

By April Towery / September 12, 2022 /

Dallas has a history of lengthy, complicated processes for permitting and zoning. Still, changes are in the works and a slate of upcoming public meetings indicates city leaders want to engage residents along the way. In addition to the overarching issues of zoning and permitting, services are provided through the city’s Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization…

Study Finds 1 in 4 Texans Have Had Parking Disputes With Neighbors

By Tommy Cummings / November 30, 2021 /

The dealership’s survey found that 26 percent of Texas drivers have had disputes with neighbors about parking.

What Does the ‘Dream Neighborhood’ Look Like? Apparently, It’s Quiet

By CandysDirt / July 21, 2019 /

From staff reports Suburb or city, a prevailing number of participants in a recent survey said their dream neighborhood is somewhere quiet.  The survey, which was conducted by Improvenet, asked more than 2,000 Americans about their ideal neighborhood, and what their dream neighborhood looks like.  The top five things respondents required in an ideal neighborhood?…

Merion at Midtown Park Hosts Grand Opening For Community Dog Park

By Joanna England / April 12, 2018 /

Update: Due to poor weather in the forecast, the Grand Opening of the Merion at Midtown Park dog park has been postponed until Saturday, April 28. As developers continue the process of bringing high-quality urban infill to Dallas, creating amenities that attract buyers has become something of a sport. So we were happy to find…