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By Jim Anderson Preservation consultant Jim Anderson, who has served the City of Dallas for 26 years as an urban planner in historic preservation, presents the second in his three-part series on the history of streetcars in Dallas. Catch up on last week’s “Tracks Through Time Part 1: Dallas and the Golden Age of Trolleys.“…
Listing agent and broker David Griffin said that one of the things he loves most about neighborhoods like Stevens Park is that the homes here are cherished by each generation of owners. “Over time, each set of owners added something that made it more desirable, a touch of their own personal taste to make the…
I usually can’t leave well enough alone — whether it’s refining a CandysDirt.com headline, clicking through endless search results, or over-researching hotels or brown leather boots (yes, I once made a spreadsheet comparing riding boots). The same goes for our upcoming CandysDirt.com event with the Lori Vaden West Group — I’ve drafted at least half…
Officials in Dallas are looking to help redevelop the historic Braniff International Hostess College building in Oak Lawn into permanent supportive housing for people living with or impacted by HIV/AIDS. The five-story adaptive re-use project dubbed Braniff Lofts calls for 48 apartments (12 studios and 36 one-bedroom units) and a host of amenities and on-site…
The legendary Como Motel is, well, no mo. After almost two years of efforts by local community members to find a way to keep this midcentury modern icon as a part of our architectural and cultural landscape, it’s being demolished as I write. The Como Motel, for those new to the topic, was best known…
North Texas is known for offering limitless lifestyle options. From the swanky high-rise scene to the relaxed suburban rhythm, anyone can find their pace and impressive amenities in this polyresidential part of the world. Of course, with an ever-growing battalion of builders and developers competing to build the next big thing, residents have all manner…
