Neighborhoods

Neighborhood Spotlight: What’s in a Name For L.O. Daniel?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / February 20, 2019 /

By Deb R. Brimer Special Contributor The L.O. Daniel neighborhood is every bit as noteworthy as its legendary namesake. Lark Owen Daniel may not be a household name today, but he left his footprint in North Oak Cliff and the downtown Dallas business world. Daniel moved to the area from Waxahachie in 1890, according to…

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Why Bluffview, M Streets and Oak Lawn Are Mighty Neighborly

By Shelby Skrhak / January 4, 2019 /

Bluffview, M Streets and Oak Lawn were named as local favorites for Trulia’s first-ever 2018 Neighborlys, citing the best, friendliest neighborhoods across the country. Zillow Group-owned Trulia named national and local winners in 18 major housing markets, ranked by data in categories such as friendliest neighbors, dog-friendliest, most holiday spirit, best social calendar, most walkable,…

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DIY Out West: Walsh Launches Open-to-the-Public Makerspace

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / March 28, 2018 /

From Staff Reports Walsh is now home to Fort Worth’s newest makerspace. The Walsh Makerspace, located in the heart of the growing 7,200-acre neighborhood in west Fort Worth, is the first of its kind to be built from the ground up around a new development, and is available to residents and the public.

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Move-In Ready: Merion at Midtown Park Gets Its First Residents

By Joanna England / August 8, 2017 /

If Greenville Avenue hadn’t been closed on the way back from the White Rock dog park, Glenna and Justin Lafitte may never have bought their new home inside Merion at Midtown Park. It was a day like any other — the couple took their miniature pinscher to the ever-popular dog park near the Mockingbird Lane…

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The Only Map You Need – What’s Your ‘Hood?

By Cassie Evans, J.D. / July 31, 2014 /

I just came across something that gave me a great chuckle…so I thought I’d be generous and share. Judgmental Maps posted a descriptive map of Dallas, which may render Google maps obsolete now. Turns out, I live with the Preservationist Zealots, which is pretty much on target. If I hear from one more neighbor that…

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