Melissa Kingston
In a new development that is surprising to no one, city officials said Thursday that the ForwardDallas comprehensive land use plan won’t go to City Council for approval until after the panel returns from a July recess. City Plan Commissioners determined last week that they want to hold a day-long public workshop beginning at 9…
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The City Plan Commission kicked off a series of workshops last week on the ForwardDallas comprehensive land use plan. They talked about density, placetypes, and parking requirements — and they acknowledged the plan has not been well-received by a contingent of residents who are concerned it will change or even destroy their long-established single-family neighborhoods. …
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A lot of ink has been spilled about a U.S. Census report showing that Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington grew faster last year than any other metropolitan area, but the big numbers are not in the City of Dallas. In fact, more people moved out of Dallas than moved in. The “why” of it all could be as…
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Formerly homeless veterans have been living in a nine-unit group home complex in North Oak Cliff for eight years, but there’s a problem: the home isn’t zoned for such a use. Dallas City Plan Commissioners on Thursday sought a compromise with the home’s operator, Phillip Mitchell, who offered to deed-restrict the property so it can’t…
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Need a crash pad in Lower Greenville with easy access to DART and a great rental rate? Look no further than 2508 Delmar Ave., Dallas. Bonus points if you’re a teacher, firefighter or police officer. “We offer discounts to public servants because they often can’t afford to live in the cities they serve,” said Melissa…
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