Stories by Bob Voelker
Commercial Real Estate
The Real Estate Industry is Calling for Humility and Kindness
We know the problems that inequality has caused in Dallas, but the status quo is not intractable, says StreetLights Residential SVP Bob Voelker.
Commercial Real Estate
Dallas’ Growth Demands a Dialogue on Density
On a purely economic basis, density is much more efficient, says StreetLights Residential SVP Bob Voelker. Here's why.
Development
Bob Voelker: Density and Affordable Housing in Dallas—Some Questions to Ask
A proposal being discussed at Dallas City Hall would require multifamily developers requesting up-zoning (higher density, more apartments per acre) to include affordable housing in the project.
Downtown Dallas
Bob Voelker: Urbanism, I-345 Teardown, and Affordable Housing in Dallas
Are we mature enough as a city to have this dialogue, trying to do what is best for the city and all its residents, both short-term and long-term, without immediately reverting to our old ways of name-calling? The minute we play the North vs. South Dallas card, or pit White vs. Black vs. Hispanic, we demonize very well intentioned, thoughtful people who, if you really get to know them and are willing to listen, have the best interests of the entire city at heart.
Downtown Dallas
Bob Voelker: An Audacious Plan for Downtown Dallas
Downtown Dallas has approximately 8,000 residents, and a goal to hit 13,000 by 2018. With changing demographics and a focus on urban living across the country, we need to set our sights higher.