East Dallas

Dallas AD EX Presents Mediterranean Gardens

By Karen Eubank / May 5, 2025 /

It’s probably a good bet that only my preservation and Midcentury Modern readers have heard of the Mediterranean Gardens neighborhood. That’s about to change. Dallas AD EX, the Architecture and Design Exchange, opens a new exhibit on Tuesday, May 6. “Preserving Tomorrow: Rediscovering Dallas’ Mediterranean Gardens Neighborhood” will run through July 6 at the AD EX,…

Dallas Brings Affordable Housing to Gentrifying East Village With Opening of Jaipur Lofts

By CandysDirt / April 10, 2025 /

From Staff Reports The City of Dallas’s first of eight new affordable housing developments is now open for leasing at 2102 Annex Ave. in East Dallas’ East Village. The complex is the first tax credit housing project in the neighborhood in more than 20 years. The Dallas Housing Opportunity Fund, a public-private partnership designed to…

In Hollywood Heights, the Trees Sell Houses

By Karen Eubank / February 22, 2025 /

A couple of the best trees in Hollywood Heights are for sale. As a bonus, there’s a lovely house that goes with them. You may not think people would buy a home because of the trees, but a tree played a big part in my home-buying decision many years ago. After discovering Hollywood Heights in…

Live Close to Hot Spots for Under $400K in This Urban Chic East Dallas Townhome

By Daniel Lalley / February 14, 2025 /

Anyone who knows North Texas real estate will tell you East Dallas has some of the most coveted acreage around. This unique slice of our city not only offers an exceptional array of new developments, but also coalesces its contemporary offerings around historic charm and vibrant culture. Whether you’re looking in Lower Greenville, Lakewood, or…

Will Dallas City Council Pass the Lakewood Conservation District Expansion? I Hope

By Karen Eubank / February 6, 2025 /

After more than three years of debate and at least 18 community meetings, the proposed Lakewood Conservation District expansion is finally going to the Dallas City Council for a vote on Feb. 26. With the City Plan Commission’s unanimous approval in November, there’s reason to be hopeful. People move to Lakewood for many reasons. Certainly, location is…