Policy Texas State Government Not Alone In Stripping Cities of Political Power By Peter Simek | 3 weeks ago In 2019, state governments continued their attempt to preemptively limit municipalities' ability to regulate businesses, protect civil rights
Local News Is Dallas Really Attracting Tons of Young Professionals? By Peter Simek | 4 weeks ago A new study trumpeted by Dallas’ daily newspaper and the regional chamber claims Dallas is a millennial destination. But its conclusions are bunk.
Urbanism New Study Shows Gentrification May Not Be the Boogeyman Many Fear By Peter Simek | 1 month ago It is not easy to answer the question of who wins and who loses when urban neighborhoods rapidly redevelop.
Urbanism North Texas Won’t Win in the Long Run With a ‘Dallas Also’ Attitude By Peter Simek | 1 month ago A recent editorial in the city's daily sheds a light on the complacency that characterizes much of Dallas' civic leadership.
Urbanism Does Frisco’s Success Mean Millennials No Longer Love Cities? By Peter Simek | 2 months ago Citing the success of booming suburbs, the Wall Street Journal claims millennials have cooled on cities.
Transportation Why Do We Accept Traffic Deaths as Part of Life? By Peter Simek | 2 months ago Texas anticipates that 3,791 people will die every year from traffic accidents. Why is that okay?
The Best Dallas Breakfasts by Neighborhood Catherine Downes From casual diners to restaurants where you can linger all morning, this is the ultimate list. Rise 'N Shine
Italia E Amore Eve Hill-Agnus Dallas has long had a love affair with Italian food. We asked our city’s top artisans to share their most obsessive passions, from the wine list to the final crumbs of cannoli. Buon appetito.
The 10 Best Steakhouses in Dallas Eve Hill-Agnus The leader remains the same, but a few upstarts have rocked the rankings in a steak scene that has changed dramatically over the last several years. Dine in.
The Best Happy Hours in Dallas Catherine Downes We spent weeks exploring restaurants, dive bars, brewpubs, and cocktail lounges from Oak Cliff to Lower Greenville and well beyond. Here are the best happy hour menus you’ll find in North Texas. Cheers!
The Best Brunch in Dallas Catherine Downes Kick off the covers. Dress up—or don’t. It’s time to eat at one of the 20 best brunch spots in Dallas. Go Eat
Trinity River The Trinity Park Conservancy Is Officially on Notice By Peter Simek | 4 months ago Despite some good faith in the early Harold Simmons Park design process, if the conservancy can’t get its act together by August, it's time to pull the plug.
Arts & Entertainment Mayor Takes His Own Curtain Call With Final Arts Month Conversation By Peter Simek | 4 months ago The dialogue about arts and politics was refreshingly honest, focused on art, and devoid of the usual self-congratulatory boostering.
Transportation I-345 Once Again Makes List of Highways We Definitely Need to Tear Down By Peter Simek | 5 months ago The Congress for the New Urbanism's annual "Freeways Without Futures" report includes the elevated highway that separates Deep Ellum and Downtown
Police Proposal to Increase Community Oversight of Dallas Police Department Heads to City Council By Peter Simek | 5 months ago Seven months after Botham Jean's killing, the Dallas City Council will be briefed Wednesday on a proposal to extend the community's power to check police power.
Urbanism New Report Lays Out Case for DFW’s Urban Future By Peter Simek | 6 months ago There is both pent-up demand for and incredible economic potential in investing in more walkable neighborhoods. But we can't just let the market sort it out.
Housing Urban Neighborhoods Do Not Have to Be Expensive By Peter Simek | 7 months ago There is a simple reason why most new urban housing is either subsidized "affordable housing" or luxury apartments. The system is rigged.
