Uptown

Dallas City Council Approves Rezoning of Saltillo Apartments by 12 to 3 Vote

By Candy Evans / August 14, 2014 /

Like I told you yesterday, it was showtime down at City Hall for Provident Realty Advisors’ $80 million re-development of the Saltillo Apartments on Cole Ave. on the Katy Trail. City Council Chambers were packed for this rare Highland Park defeat — I barely found a seat coming in just before the item hit the…

For All the Reasons the Sams at City Center is Wrong, Provident’s Saltillo is RIGHT!

By Candy Evans / August 12, 2014 /

Well, it’s been a lovely rest from the antics at 1500 Marilla but, come tomorrow, it’s show time for the folks at Provident Realty Advisors. On Wednesday, at 1:00 p.m, the Dallas City Council meets to approve re-zoning for the new 258 unit, $80 million dollar apartment development along the Katy Trail that will replace the…

Sad News: Oak Lawn’s Landmark Monument & Cathedral of Hope, Defaced

By Candy Evans / June 29, 2014 /

Photo courtesy of Brenda Marks Update: Let the power be with you! Brandon Meeks of OSME Power Washing Services donated his time to power wash off those nasty numbers. All gone! Anyone need a great power washer for a patio or home? Call Brandon Meeks: he has a big heart, too! [email protected] You’ve got to…

WTF? Why Are They Painting This Uptown Church BLUE???

By Candy Evans / June 27, 2014 /

Update: Robert Wilonsky took this story and did his magic, finding out that, are you ready, the designer who is painting this church blue is Gary Riggs! Thanks to Pete Peabody for alerting me this morning! Dialing up Gary right now… OK, I get it. It’s not really a church, it’s an office building, but…

Bleu Ciel Kicks off Condo Sales Tonight — Dallas Newest High Rise Residential Building Since Forever!

By Candy Evans / June 26, 2014 /

Update: Yes, in my haste to get to the party I misspelled BLEU!!! Got it! This is so exciting, I am about to slip into my Pucci and Louboutins to go back to where I just came from: Bleu Ciel, Harwood International’s newest Uptown condo tower. 33-stories of luxury living that has a much different…