West Oak Cliff Area Plan

West Oak Cliff Area Plan Approved, Giving Residents More Control Over New Development

By April Towery / October 26, 2022 /

As the threats of gentrification and displacement loom over the neighborhoods of West Oak Cliff, the Dallas City Council took action on Wednesday and approved the West Oak Cliff Area Plan. Advocates consider the plan an opportunity to shift control of future growth from developers to residents.  District 1 Plan Commissioner Amanda Popken and District…

Housing Issues Dominate Discussions as ForwardDallas Workshops Kick Off Wednesday

By April Towery / October 17, 2022 /

It’s safe to say most homeowners don’t want a manufacturing plant in their backyard, but many Dallas residents have good ideas about the best use for a piece of property they drive past every day — and city leaders are taking to the streets to find out what residents want. An intense, consultant-guided process of…

Game Changer: West Oak Cliff Area Plan Could Put Residents in Zoning Driver’s Seat

By April Towery / October 10, 2022 /

Dallas is finally paying attention to West Oak Cliff. The City Plan Commission last month unanimously approved the West Oak Cliff Area Plan — a guide to drive new development while protecting current residents.  It actually does a lot more than that. For example, it encourages accessory dwelling units to provide more choices for missing-middle…