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  • Development + Zoning,History,Popular Posts,West Dallas

    Could West Dallas history be saved by a ‘demolition delay overlay’?

    West Dallas has seen the destruction of historic sites due to lack of preservation, but the demolition delay overlay ordinance could be a solution, allowing property owners to discuss alternatives to demolition and preserving the community's history.

  • Gilbert-Emory/Muncie,Greenleaf Village,Homestead,La Bajada,Ledbetter,Los Altos,Victory Gardens,West Dallas,Westmoreland Heights

    West Dallas 1 coalition selects new leaders for community advocacy

    The grassroots coalition West Dallas 1 has elected new leaders […]

  • Dallas News,La Bajada,Local Government,Los Altos,Trinity Groves,West Dallas

    Dallas County’s vote centers increase voter convenience but not turnout

    Dallas County has implemented the Countywide Polling Place Program, which has increased voter convenience and reduced the number of poll workers needed, but voter turnout in the county has decreased since 2019.

  • La Bajada,Public Safety

    Citizens academy aims to bridge relationships between Dallas Police and Latino residents

    Tony Carrillo, who lives in West Dallas’ La Bajada neighborhood, […]

  • West Dallas

    La Bajada residents seek legal help after City of Dallas decision eclipses zoning ordinance 

    La Bajada Neighborhood Community Association and neighbors are trying to appeal the quasi-judicial board's decision at the county or district court level, and have until Monday, Aug. 28, according to West Dallas City Councilmember Omar Narvaez’ office.

  • Development + Zoning,La Bajada,West Dallas

    Newsletter: A legal precedent for La Bajada

    The case of City of Dallas v. Vanesko, heard by the Texas Supreme Court nearly 20 years ago, parallels a current situation in West Dallas' La Bajada neighborhood.

  • West Dallas

    Civic Explainer: What is a ‘Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay,’ or NSO?

    NSO is a Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay, which is a type of zoning district adopted by the City of Dallas in 2005. NSOs can regulate things like how much yard space is allowed on all sides of the home, where the garage is located and whether or not it is attached to the home, as well as the height of homes.

  • West Dallas

    City of Dallas fails to protect character of La Bajada neighborhood 

    La Bajada residents have expressed frustration that the height and size of several new homes in their neighborhood are incompatible, but the La Bajada NSO is not being honored by the city and outside developers.

  • West Dallas

    Does the fate of West Dallas rest on a 400-foot tower next to La Bajada?

    On Thursday, the City Plan Commission will consider West Dallas Investments’ request to allow a 400-foot tower on the north side of Singleton, adjacent to La Bajada, with the hope of attracting a Fortune 500 company like Amazon, Google, AT&T or Toyota.

  • Housing + Property Taxes,Local Government,West Dallas

    Free home repairs plus a tax freeze available to hundreds in West Dallas

    The $2 million set aside solely for seven census tracts in the 75212 zip code comes from funds City Manager T.C. Broadnax pulled together from former city bond packages.

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