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Dallas City Council Says Some Large Neighborhood Daycare Facilities Still Have to Get a Permit 

By April Towery / February 16, 2024 /

On Wednesday, the Dallas City Council balked at allowing all daycare facilities in single-family neighborhoods “by right,” meaning residential neighborhood daycare businesses that care for more than 12 individuals at a time must still apply for a Specific Use Permit — an expensive process that can take up to a year to complete.  The council…

Has Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Relocated to North Dallas’ JanMar Estates?

By Candy Evans / June 7, 2023 /

Is a welcome to the neighborhood in order? According to documents we have seen, Dallas County Judge Clayton Jenkins has bought a home in the heart of JanMar Estates in North Dallas south of LBJ, north of Northaven Road. Word is he picked up a custom-built baby with a breathtaking swimming pool and spa initially…

Dallas Public Facility Corporation Projects Still Going Strong Despite City’s Lack of Outreach

By April Towery / May 30, 2023 /

The public facility corporation structure — a new kind of housing project — was introduced in Dallas last year, but it seems that few have a tight grasp on how it works and what the return on investment is.  That’s due in part to the city’s resistance to marketing Public Facility Corporation projects and confusion…

Dallas Midtown Partners Announce Plans For 275 Luxury Condos, $80M Mixed-Use Development on Former Valley View Site

By April Towery / May 23, 2023 /

The final pieces of what used to be Valley View Mall sat in a pile of rubble Tuesday morning as developers with Beck Ventures announced future plans for Dallas Midtown on the site near Preston Road and Dilbeck Lane.  Longtime Beck partner Anthem Development expects to secure permits by the fall for the anchor project,…

Dallas City Council Sets Goals For 2023; Public Safety And Housing Are Among Top Priorities

By April Towery / April 6, 2023 /

Twelve of the 14 Dallas City Council members are vying to hold onto their seats in the May 6 election, but Wednesday offered a rare opportunity for the group to set goals and talk about the future away from the horseshoe and a large public audience.  A “Vision Alignment Session” was held at Thanks-Giving Square,…