Kiest Park
District 4 Dallas Plan Commissioner Tom Forsyth came in like a wrecking ball in February, determined to make good on a promise to Councilwoman Carolyn King Arnold and her constituents that he’ll protect single-family neighborhoods. Actually, Forsyth came in more like the guy who stands in front of the wrecking ball. Hailed as a hero…
Preservation Architect Norman Alston offers us a counterpoint to last week’s column about the renovation of the White Rock Lake Stone Tables, why it’s a loss, and what we can learn from this situation. By Norman Alston, FAIASpecial Contributor Dallas has always thought of itself as not having much history — especially an architectural history…
Just eight miles from downtown Dallas and a few minutes from Bishop Arts, a newly listed Kiestwood property impresses with its warm, spacious interior, potential for acreage, and great location in an established neighborhood. The house at 3224 S. Ravinia Dr. sits on just over a quarter acre and the property backs to additional 1.75 acres that’s…
With arching shade trees, rolling terrain, and an abundance of greenbelt areas, including Five Mile Creek cutting through the center of it, the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Oak Park Estates paints a pretty picture, just seven miles south of downtown Dallas. In the middle of that area and with a picturesque view of Kiest Park,…
Near West Kiest Boulevard and South Westmoreland Road in Oak Cliff is the established neighborhood of Westwood Park. We found our Tuesday Two Hundred here at 3228 Cedarcroft Ln. This extensive remodel has turned a drab ranch into a fab budget find with lots of space and style. Located 6 miles southwest of the Bishop Arts District and…
