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Smart Marketing Runs in the Family for Hillwood Communities’ Taryn Dandurand

By Elaine Raffel | June 23, 2024 |

Hillwood marketing manager Taryn Dandurand was still a kid when her mom founded Jack Black, the mega-successful men’s skin care line, in 2000.

This Devonshire Oasis Puts the ‘Fun’ in Functional Luxury

By CandysDirt | June 22, 2024 |

The Devonshire neighborhood is known for its large lots and quiet, tree-lined streets, offering a sense of privacy and space that’s rare so close to the heart of Dallas. It’s the kind of place where neighbors wave, dogs happily patrol their turf, and traffic jams are likely caused by two squirrels playing tag in the…

Why is Tik Tok on Fire Over This Urban Commons House in Lake Highlands?

By Karen Eubank | June 22, 2024 |

Urban Commons is the newest development from the brilliant Diane Cheatham, CEO of Urban Edge Developers Ltd. Her Urban Reserve project set a new standard for building in Dallas. Many people did not get it, but those who did, embraced it, and clamored for more. And Cheatham delivered.  Urban Commons, like Urban Reserve, is entirely…

This Whimsical Winnsboro A-Frame Is the Cutest Cabin We’ve Ever Seen

By Daniel Lalley | June 22, 2024 |

Winnsboro has become one of the hottest destinations for North Texans seeking second shelters. Just over two hours from Dallas, this destination allows city dwellers to escape to an East Texas environment that is both peaceful and pristine. Among acres of Pineywoods and placid fishing lakes, the pace of life is easy and energizing. Of…

Development Services Director Andrew Espinoza Ousted, Permitting to Combine With Planning And Urban Design

By April Towery | June 21, 2024 |

In a memorandum filed Friday afternoon, Interim City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert announced that the Planning and Urban Design Department and Development Services Department will combine as the Planning and Development Department. Under Emily Liu‘s leadership, new assignments include Planning Deputy Director Andrea Gilles, Zoning Deputy Director Andreea Udrea, Permitting Interim Deputy Director and Chief…

This Victory Park Condo Lives at The Cultural Core of Dallas

By Daniel Lalley | June 21, 2024 |

After the hottest sports season Dallas has seen in some time, Victory Park is certainly living up to its name. Home to both the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars, this neighborhood not only boasts all the excitement of the American Airlines center but also features unique cultural attractions including the Perot Museum, The Dallas World…