City of Dallas
Sometimes developers need a little help to deliver high-value projects, and the City of Dallas has been more than willing to offer its support. While officials can (and often do) disagree on the merits of each economic development incentive agreement that comes before them, it’s hard to argue that incentives are a critical tool in…
There are a lot of hot neighborhoods in Dallas, but we don’t mean the kind booming with growth. A recent study found parts of Dallas with fewer trees and more pavement are 12 to 14 degrees hotter than surrounding areas. The culprits? Roads, roofs, and parking lots. These impervious surfaces can trap 95% of the…
Dallas planning and development services are finally entering the 21st century with the launch of a digital platform that integrates the city’s permitting, planning, platting, inspections, and engineering systems: DallasNow. This new online one-stop shop is supposed to make things considerably easier for developers, contractors, and DIY homeowners who need particular permissions from the city…
Attorneys faced off in court again over the redevelopment of Pepper Square Friday morning, with a neighborhood association seeking a temporary restraining order barring the city from taking any further action to advance the project. The plaintiff in the case, SAVE Pepper Square Neighborhood Association, argued that rezoning of the site to mixed-use is a…
Officials in Irving have signed off on a couple of zoning changes that could lay the groundwork for a potential casino in D-FW. Early Tuesday morning, members of the Irving Planning & Zoning voted 5-4 in favor of rezoning a 1,001-acre planned unit development (PUD) district located at the convergence of State Hwy 183, State…
