South Dallas is facing a critical moment in its history, and Scottie Smith, II believes that the neighborhood can reclaim its future by controlling the financial tools that shape redevelopment, such as the proposed Public Improvement District (PID).
Category: Who Owns South Dallas?
The historic and cultural impact of South Dallas has been a subject of importance for the residents of the community for decades. This ongoing series will focus on the development and history of South Dallas, and shine a light on past and future projects.
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LMA announces newsrooms in the 2025 national cohort of the Lab for Journalism Funding
The 2025 national cohort of the LMA Lab for Journalism Funding has selected 20 news organizations to participate in a six-month program to develop strategies to fund essential local journalism via philanthropy.
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Winner’s Tower at MLK: Bold or Bust?
Winner’s Development Corporation, led by Pastor Raphael Adebayo and Ed Okpa, has proposed a 24-story luxury condominium tower in South Dallas, which would require the demolition of several existing buildings, and has been met with mixed reactions from the community.
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Code Compliance Notifies City Attorney of Numerous Violations at Monroe Group Property
Residents of Peoples El Shaddai Village, a government subsidized apartment complex in East Oak Cliff, have reported numerous health and safety violations, including mold, sewer backups, and broken air conditioning, and are seeking legal action against the property manager, Monroe Group.
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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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ForwardDallas Explained: How the Land Use Plan Can (and Cannot) Change the City
The City of Dallas’ updated land use plan, ForwardDallas, aims to address equity, environmental justice, and affordability, but the effectiveness of the plan is dependent on the city government, housing developers, and longtime industrial manufacturers.
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MLK Save-A-Lot Closing Feb. 16, Plunging South Dallas Deeper into Food InsecurityÂ
Story by Sam Judy Contributing writer Marlissa Collier South Dallas’ food insecurity issue is about to get a lot worse. In a press release last Monday, Urban Harvest Food Co. […]
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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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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.