Oak Lawn

David Blewett Pulls Reverchon Park Deal From Ashes Despite Neighborhood Opposition

By Jon Anderson / January 9, 2020 /

After District 14 council member David Blewett pulled the Reverchon Park reconstruction project back from its December abyss, Dallas City Council heard arguments for and against the proposal in one fiery late afternoon/evening meeting before rendering a fresh decision. What had been a tie vote in December was now passed 11-4. And far North Dallas…

Reverchon Park Renovation Plan Returns Wednesday to City Council

By Jon Anderson / January 6, 2020 /

It seemed baffling that last month the Dallas City Council didn’t approve the renovation of the Reverchon Park ballfield, but it shouldn’t be. It’s no secret Dallas has an unspoken policy of “build lavishly and walk away” when it comes to maintaining its public facilities. It’s also no secret that Dallas does a poor job…

Sky-High Living in an Incredibly Chic Vendome Penthouse

By Karen Eubank / December 16, 2019 /

I once had a long relationship with a Vendome penthouse. Before you jump to conclusions, it’s not what you think! I was hired to stage a Vendome penthouse after it was purchased by a client several years ago. Yes, after purchase. Generally, you stage before you sell a home, but my client was trying to…

The Designer Oak Lawn Condo You’ve Been Dreaming About

By Shelby Skrhak / December 11, 2019 /

Marc Kleinmann of Bauhaus Custom Homes doesn’t build big white boxes. Sure, this contemporary townhouse in Oak Lawn has a modular design, but this Melrose Heights Condominium is an exercise in what the Germany native does with unfettered lines, luxe finishes, and dramatic architecture. That’s why Phillip Murrell of Compass RE‘s listing at 4015 Wycliff…

Downzoning Oak Lawn’s Mansion Park Area Back On Docket

By Jon Anderson / December 6, 2019 /

The authorized hearing initiated (and paused) by former council member Philip Kingston is moving forward as new District 14 council member David Blewett continues clearing old issues. Wednesday night at Oak Lawn’s “Kroger library,” Blewett held a meeting to re-kickoff the process to downzone Mansion Park, a tony neighborhood in Oak Lawn. This all started…