Oak Lawn

Showdown At The OLC Corral: Brewing Fractures Within Community Group Finally Shatter

By Jon Anderson / September 12, 2018 /

There are two columns today on the Oak Lawn Committee’s (OLC) latest meeting because there were really two agendas. First, was the business of reviewing the Crescent’s proposed redo of 2401 Cedar Springs and then the internal battle to wrest control of the committee towards a more developer-heavy make-up. It began with a few bylaw…

Crescent Presents Reoriented Renovation Plan Plus Valet for 2401 Cedar Springs Road

By Jon Anderson / September 12, 2018 /

Before the hostilities erupted surrounding the eventual control of the Oak Lawn Committee, Crescent Properties presented a project to refresh 2401 Cedar Springs Road. It’s a 1987 building at Maple Avenue and Cedar Springs Road that’s across the street from both Coalvines Pizza and another recent OLC-vetted project, Granite’s Cedar Maple. The biggest visual change…

In the Heart of Oak Lawn: Rooftop Deck Open Tomorrow COME RAIN OR SHINE!

By Candy Evans / September 7, 2018 /

  This beauty in the heart of Oak Lawn at 4111 Newton Unit 29 will be open tomorrow (September 8) come rain or shine. And actually, it might be kind of fun to watch the power of nature from the cool rooftop deck!   Or maybe not. This glam white foyer looks a lot nicer!…

Turtle Creek Update: Teixeira Duarte and Lincoln Property

By Jon Anderson / September 4, 2018 /

On Thursday, September 6, the Dallas Parks and Recreation Board will evaluate the landscape design for Teixeira Duarte’s by right high-rise at 3407 North Hall Street. The lot has an interesting history of ownership and failed deals – including the Renaissance condo developer not buying the parcel when he had the chance. Teixeira Duarte (TD)…

Lincoln Katy Trail Takes Step Back For Rethink Amidst Little Support

By Jon Anderson / August 20, 2018 /

With luck, this is the last time we will see this rendering of Lincoln Property’s Lincoln Katy Trail project. Rewinding the clock, in February, the project passed Oak Lawn Committee by a single contentious vote after multiple unsuccessful trips seeking support. This scant win was followed in July by a disastrous City Plan Commission meeting…