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AIA Dallas Architecture on Tap Hosts Discussion on Midtown Development Slated For Valley View Campus

By Joanna England | July 22, 2016 |

While some people still haven’t gotten over the name of the development slated for the decaying Valley View Mall campus near the Dallas Galleria, Midtown is definitely getting closer to becoming a reality now that the city of Dallas has given the developer, Scott Beck, a deadline to get the wrecking ball swinging. To further…

Winnetka Heights Craftsman is Filled With Color and Character

By Leah Shafer | July 22, 2016 |

Winnetka Heights is a real treasure of a neighborhood, one of the largest and oldest historical districts in Dallas — it was established in 1910. Driving or walking through its tree-lined streets in North Oak Cliff, the architecture shines. Prairie and Craftsman houses dominate the area. Our Friday Five Hundred stands out with its color,…

The Grown-Ups Are in a Fight, the Kids Paid the Price

By Bethany Erickson | July 22, 2016 |

This is the sorriest example of adults not being able to hold it together for the good of the kids that I’ve seen in quite some time.  And I’m flummoxed as to how it came to this, as are many parents and their children who attend William B. Travis Academy/Vanguard and are involved in band.…

CityMAP: Congestion Mitigation in the Dallas City Core, Part 1

By Jon Anderson | July 22, 2016 |

Last night I attended the first public roundup for the CityMAP project.  Haven’t heard of it?  Well, neither had I until 72 hours ago.  Turns out it’s a framework for traffic mitigation and neighborhood revitalization that’s been put together for the past 15 months based on input from people who know about traffic and neighboring…

It’s My Mansion: Murphy Bed, Loft Make for Big Living in Downtown Soco Condo

By Leah Shafer | July 22, 2016 |

Downtown urban living is affordable and flexible at 1122 Jackson St. Apt. 609 in the Soco Urban Loft Condos. You can own a piece of the Dallas skyline here without feeling cramped. Your wallet won’t either: it’s priced under $200K. This is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit with 954 square feet. The owners have built in a Murphy bed in the living…

Because I Like to Tease…

By Candy Evans | July 21, 2016 |

An “O” House is a home so fabulous you have to drop whatever you are doing (yeah, even that) or holding, including your nail file, to look! touch that dial!