Dallas

Walkable Urban Places: DFW’s Wake Up Call to a Real Estate Trend Sweeping the Nation

By Amanda Popken / April 10, 2019 /

The January release of “The WalkUP Wake-Up Call: Dallas-Fort Worth” happened quietly, though the implications for investment are huge. This is the largest study done on D-FW on the most profitable type of real estate in the nation. Walkable Urban Places (WalkUPs) are seeing higher property values, lower vacancy, and commanding higher rental rates. Even…

Miller, Gates Face Off in Dallas Builders Association-Hosted Debate

By CandysDirt / April 5, 2019 /

Candy will dissect the debate later today, but for now, we have the recorded Dallas Builders Association debate between District 13 incumbent Jennifer Staubach Gates and former mayor Laura Miller. Let us know what you think!

City Councilman Kevin Felder Charged With Third-Degree Felony

By Candy Evans / February 27, 2019 /

Dallas City Councilman Kevin Felder surrendered Tuesday to felony charges stemming from an alleged scooter accident he is accused of fleeing from — and if convicted, those charges may mean more than a felony record. Felder, who represents District 7, has been accused of fleeing the scene of an accident where he allegedly hit someone traveling…

Second Chance for Dallas and Amazon? You’re Forgainst It

By Bethany Erickson / February 10, 2019 /

As word got out that Amazon may pull out of its’ planned halfquarters in New York, every single city that had a shot is discussing the potential that the virtual big box store will eventually turn its sights to one of the jilted — Dallas included. Let’s review: In November, after nearly a year of…

Dallas Opens Second Round of Artist Microresidencies

By CandysDirt / February 9, 2019 /

Are you creative? If so, the city of Dallas might just have a spot for you in a unique program that provides microresidencies within city departments to foster creative solutions. The City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs announced this week that it was opening up the second round of microresidencies, which are aimed at…