Uptown

Maple Terrace: How Does a Property Obtain a Historical Designation?

By Candy Evans / June 26, 2014 /

I called up David Preziosi, Executive Director of Preservation Dallas, to see if he thought the Maple Terrace might qualify for landmark status to keep it from being swallowed up by a developer who would tear it down. Does he even think the building could qualify? Yes, he does.

Is The Maple Terrace In Danger of Being Torn Down???

By Candy Evans / June 24, 2014 /

The Gables, UCR:  for the past couple weeks I have heard that one of Dallas’ most cherished landmarks, our very own Melrose Place,  is getting serious glances from developers who just might want to yank her down. (I am shuddering already! They will cover every square inch of the property!) That would be the Maple…

Tuesday Two Hundred: Fantastic Condo in Walkable Oak Lawn Neighborhood

By Joanna England / June 24, 2014 /

How hot is Dallas? Let me illustrate it for you: Here’s a gorgeous modern condo in the extremely walkable Oak Lawn area at 4111 Gilbert, also known as the Nineteen Condos. No. 102 is a one-bedroom, one-bath unit in fantastic condition, with 1,098 square feet. And it’s priced at $207,500.

Lease of the Week: ‘Love Affair Pied a Terre’ on McKinney Avenue

By Joanna England / June 18, 2014 /

A friend of mine has a nickname or code word for his house. He calls it the “sexy dojo.” I know, it’s silly, but I also know he’s not the only one who has a nickname for their home. I do, too. My husband and I call our little domicile the “House of England,” which…

Hoping for a 30 Day Delay & Wear Red: Tonight’s Meeting on East Village Big Box Sam’s Club

By Candy Evans / May 21, 2014 /

A CandysDirt reader attended tonight’s meeting to try and stop development of a Sam’s Club on that 17 acres of land near Cityplace — once owned by ACS — where we learned this week that Trammell Crow Companies wants to built another Sam’s Club warehouse store.  District 2 was out in full force with about…