Cara Mendelsohn
The City of Dallas allocated $2.5 million last year to a multi-departmental Homeless Action Response Team to remove transient encampments and connect the homeless with shelter and services. But District 12 Dallas City Councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn indicated Tuesday there’s a long way to go before the problem is resolved, at least in her district. It’s been…
A proposal last week to accept additional Community Development Block Grant funds evolved into a larger discussion of how those dollars can be used to spur alternative housing options and shelter the homeless. City leaders revealed Wednesday that an additional $15,967 is available to the City of Dallas in disaster recovery funds, adding to the…
Dallas has an arsenal of tools to assist homebuyers and homeowners, and city staff is working to fine-tune its programs to protect against displacement and gentrification, officials said recently. One such tool is the Dallas Anti-Displacement Homebuyer Assistance Program, which allows buyers who have lived in Dallas for at least 10 years and have an…
Streets will take priority in the 2024 Dallas bond package, officials announced during a briefing last week. Jennifer Nicewander, interim director of Bond and Construction Management, said the city is forecasting a $1 billion bond election, but needs totaling at least $14 billion have been identified. Therefore, the City Council is tasked with prioritizing and…
Dallas leaders acknowledged Wednesday that their rush to adopt a housing policy in May was in response to “compliance allegations” from the city auditor, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the media. They also were getting pushback from the public to invest in more affordable housing. What resulted is a new, revamped…
