Chad West
The City of Austin recently approved a measure that reduces the residential minimum lot size to 2,500 square feet, making way for smaller units and greater density. Could such a change be an answer to Dallas’ affordable housing crisis? A handful of Dallas City Council members say they want to discuss its merits. District 1 Councilman Chad…
The Dallas City Council on Wednesday deferred a rezoning decision on a multifamily development for homeless veterans that has been operating under the radar in a single-family neighborhood on South Polk Street for eight years. A code complaint was filed by a neighbor over the summer, prompting operators of the “dwelling unit” to request a…
While many city leaders agree that Dallas would benefit from a walkable, “bike-able” urban environment, the low-hanging fruit is to connect existing bike paths and ensure safety, officials said during a Dallas City Council briefing Wednesday. Three City Council members will ride their bicycles to City Hall next week as questions linger over a proposed…
The City of Dallas needs cash to fund a $3 billion deficit in its police and fire pension fund, and it needs advice on how to repurpose some old city buildings and whether it should be buying and selling land — so they asked the Economic Development Corporation for help. The issue of city-owned real…
The Dallas City Council approved almost 300 new housing units near the Bishop Arts District, and at least half will be affordable. The Dallas City Council on Oct. 25 authorized its Public Facility Corporation to acquire Banyan Flats at 2020 North Beckley Ave. The PFC will enter a 75-year lease agreement with Bishop Arts JV…
