Oak Cliff
Members of the Oak Cliff community turned out for a special event this past Friday evening showcasing some local art and the brand-new apartment complex The Finch. Spanning seven buildings in a nature-rich part of town just down the street from Franklin D. Roosevelt High School, The Finch was built by developer Swede Hanson’s firm…
As Dallas continues to evolve, each City Council district faces unique challenges and opportunities that shape the neighborhoods within them. In this ongoing Q&A series ahead of the May 3 election, we’re diving into each district to explore key real estate trends, development projects, and the policies driving change. First off, if you’re not sure…
The Dallas Plan Commission moved forward last week with a proposal for a mixed-use development with up to 1,400 market-rate housing units on the east side of South R.L. Thornton Freeway, south of East Overton Road. Despite opposition from an adjacent developer, represented by Masterplan land use consultant Dallas Cothrum, and a request to hold…
From a church to a hotel and now a vacant historic icehouse, Proxy Properties owner A.J. Ramler is proving he’s unstoppable in his efforts to complete revitalization and adaptive reuse projects in Oak Cliff. The local developer was recently awarded about $2.7 million in tax increment financing funds to repurpose a 1915 icehouse into leasable…
During a time when multifamily has become a four-letter word among some Dallas residents, the City Council agreed last week to allow a local developer to build 26 units on the west line of Upton Street between East Clarendon Drive and Viola Street. The City Plan Commission approved developer Paul Carden’s request in March. It…
