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Staff Reports Builders wanting to develop new “garden-style” apartment complexes will have to go somewhere besides Prosper. The rural suburb in Collin and Denton counties approved changes to its zoning laws last month, according to a report in the Dallas Morning News. Garden-style apartment dwellings are groups of two- and three-story apartment buildings surrounded by…
If you’re dreaming of a luxurious lock-and-leave Dallas condo, this new offering is the ultimate find. Situated in the Avanti on Avondale, a 17-unit boutique building amidst the trees, it promises a peaceful perch for you to relax and entertain. That is, when you’re not fluttering about the city for indulgent meals, outdoor activities, and…
The Dallas City Council is poised to adopt a $4.97 billion budget this month, and elected officials introduced amendments Wednesday to set priorities that were not included in the city manager’s original proposal. District 9 Councilwoman Paula Blackmon, who represents White Rock Lake and East Dallas, asked to reduce the Office of Economic Development’s transfer…
I can’t shake the loss of the Rose Lloyd/ Edwin Cox mansion. Some deep introspection and a few heartfelt discussions with the best minds on preservation brought me enlightenment. It’s not simply the loss of a magnificent Beaux-Arts mansion. It’s the inevitable loss of a story that impacts our history, culture, architecture, and the very…
Dallas Dirt Host Candy Evans engages with Elizabeth Beck, District 9 Fort Worth City Council representative, and Wes Hoblit, managing director of the Fort Worth Master Plan office. The discussion highlights Fort Worth’s burgeoning real estate market, the impact of the DFW airport, the challenges of urban planning, responding to rapid population growth, and the…
This cool Lake Highlands contemporary was built in 1977 by famed Dallas architect Mark Shekter, whose influence is seen and felt in pockets all around Dallas, especially Lake Highlands and Oak Lawn. We’ve fallen in love with his homes before, and this one is no exception, and you’ll see why it is this week’s Highlight…
