A plot of land in West Dallas, once the childhood home of Clyde Barrow, is being prepped to be converted into a car wash, with plans to have a replica of an old Bonnie and Clyde car and a plaque telling people that this is where the home used to be.
Category: Real Estate
Posted inWord In Black
Black Millennials and the White Picket Fence
This commentary is part of Unerased | Black Women Speak’s December exploration, Claiming Our Space: Preserving Our Future. At the age of 24, I purchased my first home. It was […]
Posted inWomen
Queen of The Month:Â Lisa Bowman
Lisa Bowman, Vice President of Commercial Relationship Banking at Origin Bank, is a passionate advocate for financial literacy and economic empowerment, working to make financial education more accessible to underserved populations through her work with the Red Cross and affordable housing initiatives.
Posted inWho Owns South Dallas?
Jeffries-Meyers keeps it’s promise, creating wealth below I-30
The Jefferies-Meyers development project in South Dallas is providing affordable, sustainable and energy-efficient housing to families and individuals who might otherwise be priced out of the market, with support from Origin Bank and the tireless efforts of Scottie Smith II.
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Park South Family YMCA renovation delays blamed on city’s permitting process
The Park South Family YMCA in South Dallas has closed its doors for a $15 million renovation, but delays have been caused by the city’s permitting process and asbestos removal, with some community members believing race and location are contributing factors.
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Shekinah Legacy Holdings and Scottie Smith Family Foundation Launch $1.5M Real Estate Education Initiative in South Dallas
Shekinah Legacy Holdings, in a groundbreaking partnership with the Scottie Smith Family Foundation, has proudly announced a $1.5 million initiative aimed at empowering the South Dallas community with knowledge and […]
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How air pollution and the housing crisis are connected
By Siri Chilukuri As wildfire smoke from Canada plagued parts of the United States for the second time this summer, expanding into parts of the Midwest and East Coast, cities […]
Posted inThis Week
New Dallas Housing Policy Implements Mixed-Income Residential Plan
Dallas’ new housing plan paints an optimistic picture as officials explain they hope to minimize class segregation, provide affordable housing, and diversify areas. Dallas is utilizing mixed-income housing, which is […]
Posted inWho Owns South Dallas?
It Was a Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood
Scottie Smith and Kevin Hemphill have officially broken ground on the Jeffries-Meyers affordable housing community in South Dallas, which aims to provide affordable homes and promote financial literacy in the Black community.
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The Men Behind The Hope
James Armstrong III and Builders of Hope Continues Working to Change Lives and the Face of Homeownership in North Texas By Lynn Pearcey Five years ago, James Armstrong III was […]