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Dallas Could Curb Residents’ Ability to Delay Rezoning Hearings

4 days ago | candysdirt.com | Charles Grand

The Dallas City Council is going to consider eliminating a mechanism residents currently have to automatically delay rezoning cases. In Dallas, any rezoning request triggers mandatory public notification of property owners within a range of 200 feet of the project to ensure community awareness and participation in the development process.
You Can Own a Strait Lane Modernist With Quite the Architectural Provenance

4 days ago | candysdirt.com | Karen Eubank

Strait Lane has been one of our millionaire miles for decades. Name a mover and shaker, from Ross Perot to Kenny and Lisa Troutt to Phil Romano, Andy Beal, and Dirk Nowitzki, they’ve all lived here. Now you too can live here in this Strait Lane Modernist designed by two of our most respected architects, Bill Booziotis and Downing Thomas.
The Finch Apartments Open With Local Art Showcase

5 days ago | candysdirt.com | Charles Grand

Members of the Oak Cliff community turned out for a special event this past Friday evening showcasing some local art and the brand-new apartment complex The Finch. Spanning seven buildings in a nature-rich part of town just down the street from Franklin D. Roosevelt High School, The Finch was built by developer Swede Hanson’s firm Smart Living Residential with financial support from InterBank.
NYSE Texas to Set Up Shop at Old Parkland

5 days ago | candysdirt.com | Charles Grand

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has reportedly planted its flag in Dallas, securing a 28,000-square-foot lease at the Old Parkland development. Situated at 3819 Maple Ave., Old Parkland was redeveloped from a hospital campus into an office park by Crow Holdings. The property is a designated city landmark. First built in 1913, it’s known for its Classical Revival and Georgian style and is one of the oldest public hospital campuses still in existence.
City Hall Roundup: Maintenance Matters

6 days ago | candysdirt.com | Charles Grand

This past week marked somewhat of an inflection point at Dallas City Hall as officials began to seriously grapple with how to go about delivering priority services for residents in a period in which revenues are expected to come up short. It’s fitting that the week kicked off with the induction of a new city council and the release of the results from this year’s community survey, the latter of which found that residents want improved infrastructure and police services.
What's June's Best Buy? A Fully Updated Vickery Place Craftsman

1 week ago | candysdirt.com | Karen Eubank

Vickery Place is a historic Dallas neighborhood platted by the Works-Coleman Land Company in 1911. Their vision was to transform farmland into one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Dallas. With streetcar access and proximity to downtown, it became highly sought-after very quickly. I think they’d be quite pleased to see that Vickery Place remains a thriving community over a century later.
Discover a Showcase of Sophistication in Plano’s Shepard’s Glen

1 week ago | candysdirt.com | Daniel Lalley

In terms of well-appointed elegant homes, Plano has always been a North Texas power player. With neighborhoods like Willow Bend and Shepard’s Glen, this Collin County suburb certainly has its share of stunning properties. Following the corporate relocation boom of the late 1980s, its inventory evolved to fit the tastes of America’s business class. Now, many of its classic properties are entering their next eras with incredible updates.
Dallas Officials Get Ready To Do Some Belt-Tightening

1 week ago | candysdirt.com | Charles Grand

It’s looking like Dallas City Council members are going to have to make some tough choices this budget season, with staff estimating a roughly $36.5 million deficit during Wednesday’s council briefing. Apparently, declining property and sales tax forecasts are putting a damper on the city’s planned $5.13 billion budget for FY 2026. Even worse, without significant spending cuts or some enormous windfall, the shortfall is expected to more than double for FY 2027.
Those With an Eye for Contemporary Can’t Look Away from This Turtle Creek Gem

1 week ago | candysdirt.com | Daniel Lalley

Contemporary architecture is some of the most alluring inventory out there. With a multitude of interpretations, this movement blurs the line between stunning homes and high art. Of course, in coveted Dallas areas like Turtle Creek, modern masterpieces aren’t uncommon. Mixing elements of urban sophistication with natural surroundings, these neighborhoods present a perfect backdrop for contemporary excellence. In 2013, one of Turtle Creek’s most distinguished modern homes was born.
More Luxury Apartment Units Come Online in Frisco Square

1 week ago | candysdirt.com | Charles Grand

A new luxury apartment building has recently opened in Frisco Square courtesy of the high-end multifamily housing firm Toll Brothers Apartment Living. While the Toll Brothers brand is more closely associated with single-family homes, it also has a subsidiary that focuses on the production of luxury apartment buildings. The company has delivered some 10,000 units nationally and has roughly 18,000 more underway.