Urbanism New Report Lays Out Case for DFW’s Urban Future By Peter Simek | 2 weeks 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 | 1 month ago There is a simple reason why most new urban housing is either subsidized "affordable housing" or luxury apartments. The system is rigged.
Urbanism If Dallas Wants to Retain Its Competitive Edge, It Needs to Rethink Parking, Zoning By Peter Simek | 2 months ago A new report warns that Dallas is losing its "enormous edge" in affordability. Minneapolis offers an example for how the city may reverse this course.
Good Public Transit The Federal Grants That Built the Dallas Streetcar Are Now Funding Roads By Peter Simek | 2 months ago The Trump administration has changed up an Obama-era transportation initiative so that it funds less transit and more road projects. Which is hardly surprising.
Arts & Entertainment Dallas Finally Has a Strong Cultural Policy. But Will It Be Implemented? By Peter Simek | 3 months ago The new Dallas Cultural Plan says all the right things. That doesn’t necessarily mean they will be put into action.
Police Dallas Morning News Ed Board Couldn’t Be More Wrong About Dallas Citizens Police Review Board By Peter Simek | 3 months ago Strengthening police oversight is about ensuring accountability and building public trust, not politicizing policing.
The Best New Bars In Dallas Catherine Downes and Tara Nieuwesteeg These aren’t merely places to get a drink. No, these are where stories begin, where adventures unfold, where plot twists occur, and new characters join in. Where life happens. Cheers!
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 Dallas May Now Get Two New Trinity River Parks By Peter Simek | 5 months ago Last Saturday, two groups held workshops planning their versions of the future Trinity River park. Were they competitive or complementary?
Police Dallas Council Agenda Shift Thwarts Planned Police Protest By Peter Simek | 5 months ago Two weeks after Botham Jean’s killing, the council votes to raise Chief Reneé Hall’s salary.
Policy After Botham Jean Shooting, Activists Push for Long-Overdue Reform of Police Oversight Board By Peter Simek | 5 months ago The first major protests against police violence since July 2016 express a shared desire for meaningful change.
Transportation Scooter Company Bird Proposes Donating Funds to Build More Bike Lanes By Peter Simek | 7 months ago Facing safety concerns, the scooter company wants to build more protective bike lanes in the cities where it operates. Which is a fantastic idea.
Good Public Transit An Argument for a New Approach to Transportation Funding in Texas By Peter Simek | 7 months ago With funding lagging most of their U.S. competitors, Texas' metro areas are looking for new ways to fund public transit
Transportation Today’s Transit Wonk Must-Read: Why Frontage Roads Are Bad for Communities By Peter Simek | 9 months ago TxDOT wants to add frontage roads along I-30 at Lake Ray Hubbard. But do these roads work?
