Oak Cliff
Kicking it off with a bang by not following directions. Here’s a peek behind the curtain. I write the Tuesday $200k or $300k. This column should be about any home in that price range. And I stick to it. Generally. But then this one popped up and I thought there might be some future Ropers…
A public meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, to discuss plans for the proposed South Winnetka Heights Conservation District. A conservation district is defined by the City of Dallas as a zoning tool to designate areas within a neighborhood with a distinct physical character. “While similar to historic districts in that they…
As the threats of gentrification and displacement loom over the neighborhoods of West Oak Cliff, the Dallas City Council took action on Wednesday and approved the West Oak Cliff Area Plan. Advocates consider the plan an opportunity to shift control of future growth from developers to residents. District 1 Plan Commissioner Amanda Popken and District…
Dallas is finally paying attention to West Oak Cliff. The City Plan Commission last month unanimously approved the West Oak Cliff Area Plan — a guide to drive new development while protecting current residents. It actually does a lot more than that. For example, it encourages accessory dwelling units to provide more choices for missing-middle…
I feel like the older I get, the more charming Oak Cliff gets. Especially Winnetka Heights. Winnetka Heights is one of the only single-family neighborhoods in Dallas where you can truly walk to restaurants and shops. Good ones, too. Favorites that have been around a minute mixed with new ones that “you just HAVE to…
