Preston Center
Been wondering when this would take shape. But word came Friday from City Councilwoman Jennifer Staubach Gates that the Stakeholder Taskforce to figure out future development for the Northwest Highway and Preston Road Area Plan has almost been assembled and the first meeting scheduled. From Gates’ email: Staff from NCTCOG and the City of Dallas, City…
Read MoreSurely you’ve heard of the amazing nonprofit Friends of Wednesday’s Child. This group does such important work for children who are lost in the shuffle of foster families, looking for a permanent home where they can thrive. They work to improve the lives of these children through education, enrichment, and support, and they do…
Read MoreUpdate: Just got word that Margot Murphy, City Councilwoman Gates’ planning commissioner, will hold this item until mid January. Letter to Jennifer Gates attached below. This is one of those stories that makes me love what I do ever so much more. The Preston Center real estate saga continues only — please do grab your…
Read MoreTrue confessions here: I did not get to Thursday’s meeting at six, since I thought it started at seven and had a commitment. Thankfully, Eric Nicholson from the Dallas Observer was there, and I am going to turn most of this post over to him to tell us what went down. I saw Laura Miller…
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