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.
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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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.
