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Can Fort Worth’s Sundance Square Recapture Its Former Energy?

By Joy Donovan | May 22, 2026 |

It’s been like an episode of As the Sundance Square Turns. After an ongoing exodus of tenants, the Fort Worth entertainment district’s vacancy struggles may be entering a new phase and have finally taken a turn for the better. After years of increasing numbers of empty storefronts, there’s an attempt to stabilize leasing activity. JLL,…

A Renovated Cottage in Little Forest Hills Leans Into Classic Charm

By Daniel Lalley | May 22, 2026 |

If you’re looking for a nicely updated East Dallas cottage in a beloved neighborhood — with the cutest little backyard you’ve seen, this week’s Inwood Home of the Week, sponsored by Inwood National Bank, offers the perfect example.  Nestled in Little Forest Hills, this two-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,302-square-foot cottage brings quaint character to a quintessential Dallas…

Dallas CASA Playhouses Return to NorthPark Today With Nature-Inspired Design From SHM Architects and Others

By CandysDirt | May 22, 2026 |

Dallas CASA’s 2026 Parade of Playhouses officially opens today and runs through June 7 at NorthPark Center, once again transforming the shopping center into a showcase of one-of-a-kind children’s playhouses created by local architects, builders, and organizations, including a repeat appearance by SHM Architects — all for a good cause. One of the playhouses being…

This Warm Modern Glen Abbey Home Feels Hidden Among the Trees

By CandysDirt | May 21, 2026 |

Tucked away in the exclusive, guarded, and gated enclave of Glen Abbey in Far North Dallas, 48 Ash Bluff Ln. offers something rarely seen in the neighborhood: a warm, modern estate that feels as serene as it is sophisticated. Listing agent Kimberly Cocotos of Allie Beth Allman & Associates said that when you’re sitting upstairs…

Dallas Weighs Slower, Cheaper Path to Repairing City Hall

By Charles Grand | May 21, 2026 |

Dallas City Council on Wednesday heard new phased repair strategies and a brand new estimate for City Hall repairs — for less than half the original $1 billion assessment. Consultants Gresham Smith and WM2 Company were hired after a March 4 city council resolution called for phased repair scenarios and a corresponding funding strategy for…

Can the Historic Belmont Motor Hotel Ever Recapture Its Magic?

By Karen Eubank | May 21, 2026 |

Did you ever party at the historic Belmont Motor Hotel on Fort Worth Avenue? For years, plenty of Dallasites did. Positioned high on a hill in West Oak Cliff, the Belmont was the place to hear music and hang out at the pool. It was where we suggested out-of-town friends stay, and even where some…