Dallas is conducting a due diligence study to determine whether to repair its aging City Hall for an estimated $500 million to $600 million or seek more cost-effective alternatives within its broader portfolio of over 500 public facilities.
Category: Real Estate
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
Coffee Culture and a Comeback: South Dallas’ Next Chapter
New businesses and major developments, including Shipley Do-Nuts, Starbucks, and the restoration of historical venues like Aranda’s and the Green Parrot, are revitalizing South Dallas by providing essential services and economic opportunities.
Posted inThis Week
Black Dallas Leadership Celebrated at 42Nd Quest for Success
The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 42nd Annual Quest for Success Awards on August 20, honoring local entrepreneurs and civic leaders while presenting a surprise award to President and CEO Harrison Blair for his seven years of service.
Posted inLocal
Dallas Unveils Plan for 75 Transitional Pallet Homes in South Dallas
Dallas city officials announced plans to establish a transitional pallet neighborhood featuring approximately 75 homes and wraparound services on underutilized TxDOT property in South Dallas to address chronic homelessness.
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
Evolution Is Not Erasure: Why South Dallas Can Grow Without Losing Its Soul
Real estate developer Scottie Smith II argues that strategic urban development and affordable housing initiatives in South Dallas aim to foster community evolution and prosperity rather than displacement.
Posted inBusiness
Southern Dallas Progress CDC is building more than homes—it’s building a future for Southern Dallas
As Southern Dallas continues to evolve, one nonprofit believes the best way to preserve the community is by helping residents become homeowners. Southern Dallas Progress CDC is combining financial education, trusted lending partnerships and historic neighborhood revitalization to ensure local families don’t just witness change—they help lead it.
Posted inReal Estate
Southern Dallas Progress CDC aims to turn renters into homeowners at upcoming Homeownership Fair
By Patrick WashingtonThe Dallas Weekly For many Dallas residents, the dream of homeownership feels increasingly out of reach. Rising home prices, misconceptions about the mortgage process and uncertainty over financing […]
Posted inBusiness, Local, Local, Metro, Opinion, Politics, Real Estate, This Week
Dallas Budget Crisis: Furloughs and Communication Breakdown Raise Public Concerns
The City of Dallas has implemented mandatory employee furloughs and other cost-saving measures in response to a budget deficit, but the lack of communication and transparency has raised questions from residents, city employees, and elected officials.
Posted inThe Neighborhood Ledger
South Dallas Development: Balancing Investment and Community
Can Southern Dallas grow without losing the people and history that define it? In the debut edition of The Neighborhood Ledger, real estate developer and community advocate Scottie Smith II examines the conversation surrounding PD595, neighborhood investment, and the critical difference between growth that strengthens communities and development that leaves residents behind.
Posted inMetro
Micaela Watkins: Dallas City Hall Debate Is About More Than a Building
The debate over the future of Dallas City Hall has sparked concerns about public trust, transparency, and the inclusion of underserved communities in the decision-making process, with residents and stakeholders calling for a more detailed and independently vetted comparison of the costs of restoration, relocation, and demolition.
