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Tokalon Drive Residents Organize in Opposition to Lakewood Conservation District Expansion

By April Towery / August 2, 2023 /

The road to an expanded conservation district has been a long one for the residents of Lakewood, so it only stings more to see the residents of Tokalon Drive — frequently heralded as one of the most beautiful streets in Dallas — have organized against it.  Those who assembled to protect their neighborhood from teardowns…

Dallas City Plan Commission to Consider Transit-Oriented Development on Walnut Hill Lane

By April Towery / July 25, 2023 /

The Dallas City Plan Commission will hear a rezoning case Aug. 3 that could pave the way for apartments along the north line of Walnut Hill Lane between North Central Expressway and Manderville Lane.  The area near Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Walnut Hill station is already zoned for regional retail, mixed-use, and planned development.  “The…

Nerd Out in The Weeds With ForwardDallas Comprehensive Land Use Plan

By April Towery / July 17, 2023 /

The Dallas City Council is taking the month of July off, but rest assured that staff and appointed boards and commissions are getting stuff done. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan Committee met last week to discuss the next steps for ForwardDallas, the document that will guide what and how future development occurs within the city limits. …

Neighbors Oppose Wheatland Road Project, Saying Industrial Land Use Wouldn’t Fly in North Dallas

By April Towery / May 17, 2023 /

When plans to revitalize Southern Dallas were announced about a year ago, it seemed the vision was a win-win for everyone.  There would be a mixed-use development with housing, retail, and restaurants near the University of North Texas Dallas.  What could go wrong? A lot, according to some District 8 residents, who have called Stonelake…

Dallas City Council Briefing on Short-Term Rentals Set For June 7 at Earliest

By April Towery / May 2, 2023 /

Some Dallas City Council members were ready last month to take a vote once and for all on whether short-term rental homes could continue operating within residential neighborhoods. It didn’t happen.  In fact, the council gave city staff a lot more work to do, prompting City Manager T.C. Broadnax to suggest that staff prepare another…