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By Norman Alston, FAIASpecial Contributor Proposition A on the Nov. 8 ballot is perhaps best known for what it will do for the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. However, Fair Park is also a benefactor of this ballot item. The projected cash infusion will exceed the amount spent on Fair Park upkeep and improvements during…
Potential homebuyers looking to fill their pumpkins with goodies have a rare opportunity this weekend to check out some of the hottest listings in Dallas-Fort Worth — and scoop up a few bite-size Hershey bars along the way. The best neighborhoods for trick-or-treating include Deerfield in Plano, Dallas’s Swiss Avenue Historic District, and the Monticello…
As the threats of gentrification and displacement loom over the neighborhoods of West Oak Cliff, the Dallas City Council took action on Wednesday and approved the West Oak Cliff Area Plan. Advocates consider the plan an opportunity to shift control of future growth from developers to residents. District 1 Plan Commissioner Amanda Popken and District…
Fans of classic design and Midcentury Modern architecture might be amazed by the diverse slate of tour stops on this year’s AIA Dallas Tour of Homes. The 16th annual self-guided tour is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5 and 6. There’s also a VIP premiere party offering conversations with the architects on…
A resident of North Dallas’ JanMar neighborhood awoke with a start a few weeks ago when the Ring doorbell camera app on her phone alerted her to movement just outside her front door. Most residents would expect something like a raccoon or even a coyote when checking the video feed at 3:30 a.m. However, this…
Preston Hollow is perhaps one of Dallas’s most coveted neighborhoods. Among this quaint and well-curated community, you’ll find the perfect mix of mid-century charm and modern amenities with some of the largest lots around town. With a central location, this area offers easy access to uptown living and Highland Park shopping. Also, it’s a straight…
