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Carrollton’s downtown “Sample Sanctuary” is home of the budget booster

Angela and Jay Nash buy overrun merchandise and product samples at one-half the wholesale cost, thus they are able to sell to the public at wholesale prices.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Bingo Land holding informational meeting on Tuesday regarding Special Use Permit

Neighborhood groups are in opposition.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

Olde Towne development in Irving Heritage District could hurt actual old trees and businesses

Century-old post oak trees and one of two pharmacies with a soda fountain are in the area targeted for new construction.

Monday, July 7, 2008

DFW now #1 in country for apartment building

Gate 'em in and implant the CVS and we're good to go.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Mayor Leppert’s Deep Ellum Town Hall meeting draws crowd, answers prefab questions

The Mayor spoke for six minutes and answered pre-approved questions on Deep Ellum. Rah-rah-rah.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Keller’s $50 million, 22-acre Keller Station put on hold

Keller Station, the largest development in Town Center, is going back to drawing board.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Celebrate Oak Cliff Day on June 25 at City Hall

This day is set to highlight the city council leadership, celebrate the business owners in the area and to announce the recent plans to economically revitalize the Southern area of Dallas.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Area Weed and Seed programs may be in danger

Program reduces crime and seeds business in eight area communities

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Majestic Realty Co. celebrates grand opening of new multi-use business park in Lewisville

The complex is a joint venture between Majestic Realty Co. and Northwestern Mutual and is a Class "A", 160-acre, master planned business park consisting of approximately 3 million square feet.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Irving solicits citizen input on boulevard design project

Designs on the Boulevard (Irving Boulevard, that is) is designed to foster retail and commercial development.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

UPDATED: Dallas mayor leads trade mission to China

Trip will promote trade, investment, tourism and non-stop flight

Council members have visited Tiananmen Square and signed a friendship agreement with Qingdao.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Dallas CEOs and Mexican President talk business

Mayor and Chamber met Tuesday to promote trade

Dallas mayor Tom Leppert call his meeting with Felipe Calderon (pictured) a success.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Mansfield hosts special meeting tonight about the “west side”

Step and turn, jazz hands, jazz hands, pirouette and fall.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Cedar Hill’s soon-to-open Uptown Village unveils list of soon-to-open shops

Dillard's, Barnes & Noble, Foot Locker, what'd you expect?

Friday, Jan. 25, 2008

Annual housing summit spotlights affordable housing issues

Representatives from the 2011 Super Bowl Bid Committee to discuss regional cooperation during luncheon

Topics include the current housing crisis, solutions to mortgage foreclosures, and affordable housing best practices

Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008

Development in Southern Dallas depends on more than campaign promises

Unlikely associations and partnership between stakeholders from throughout the city must be explored.

Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007

Dallas voters go to the polls on the Trinity Referendum

Still don't know where you stand? We can help.

Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 22. What to know before you go.

Friday, Oct. 19, 2007

Irving ditches developer on planned entertainment complex, seeks new partner

Irving officials cite a legal dispute with Texas Spirit!, a group that includes Billy Bob Barnett, owner of Billy Bob's Texas.

Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007

Rafael Palmeiro to turn 162 acres in Grapevine into asian garden, etc.

Note: bridge and shrine not necessarily included in your own "'Gardens of Grapevine."

Friday, Sept. 7, 2007

Neighborhood Matching Fund program - not just for Dallas Homeowners League members

There's a lot of money available for neighborhood initiatives -- but who will control it?

Monday, Aug. 27, 2007

DeSoto Economic Development passes 2007-08 budget, plan of work

$12,000 of which will be going to the DEDC's website.

Friday, July 27, 2007

Carrollton’s Retail Rehabilitation Grant Program kicks off

Providing financial incentives to retail centers for center enhancements and/or redevelopment will enhance the tax base and surrounding development.

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Looking at Bexar Street

The Ideal Neighborhood is among the poorest in Dallas.

Monday, June 25, 2007

Dallas Council approves downtown condominium project, Tower Petroleum Building renovation

Part of the approved $15 million will go toward renovating Elm Street's Tower Petroleum Building.

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

New Cedar Hill EDC director familiar with rapidly growing areas

Cedar Hill and Burleson share several common characteristics: proximity to a major highway, bustling retail growth and a budding population.

Friday, May 4, 2007

Farmers Branch envisions improvement to four shopping centers at Valley View Lane/Josey Lane intersection

Farmers Branch has a new vision for the four shopping centers located around the intersection of Valley View Lane and Josey Lane, constructed more than thirty years ago, which serves as one of the community's principal retail neighborhoods.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Dallas Voice: Inland port represents major economic boost

It's the biggest thing in the Metroplex since DFW Airport; but few people know much about it.

Friday, April 20, 2007

Report shows that Dallas tax structure rated best among largest U.S. cities

Nine U.S. cities with at least one million residents were evaluated in this report: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San Antonio and Dallas

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007

Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington recognized as one of the hottest metro areas for business expansion

Its getting hot in here...

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007

Group makes first land offers for Trinity Uptown development in Fort Worth

Too bad this 800 acre waterfront wasn't around years ago. Walker, Texas Ranger could have fastened a horse to a speedboat and built a better Miami Vice. If you think that idea is an extravagantly deformed one, you haven't seen the video in this story.

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007

UPDATED: Does porn count as economic development for Dallas?

As politicians talk about economic development and bringing businesses to the so-called "Southern Sector," I didn't think that a sexually oriented business was what they had in mind.

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007

Frisco should crack the 100,000 population mark this summer

They are building so many roads up there that when you look out your car window for the next 24.3 years, the color of traffic cone orange will be the only thing you see.

Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007

It’s time to get mad about Lower Greenville’s future

Avi Adelman says that the sniping over the CityVille development shows that the fight for the soul of Lower Greenville is on -- and that the LGWNA is on the wrong side of the field.

Friday, Feb. 2, 2007

DeSoto city officials aim for more funds for downtown development

A public hearing is taking place to decide whether or not to proceed.

Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007

Carrollton sees an increase in economic growth in 2006

Record amount of office space leased and building permits issued.

Friday, Jan. 19, 2007

Ferguson Road Initiative annual meeting and celebration of bond victory to be held Monday night

Location of library and rec center on the agenda.

Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007

Barking Dogs’ database in progress tracks changes on Lower Greenville

Avi's comparison of neighborhood businesses in 1987 and now goes a long way towards bringing me around on bars v. residents on Lower Greenville.

Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007

City of Coppell releases Monthly Development Activity Report

Coming your way: a vet hospital, a new doctor's office, a BBQ joint, two Trade Centers, three separate Townhomes, a photo shop, a Food Preparation School for Children, a retail center, tons of offices and more, you lucky person you.

Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007

City of Rockwall to implement “Downtown” Master Plan

Planning staff and the Downtown Zoning Committee have drafted requirements for the new, chic Downtown district.

Friday, Jan. 5, 2007

Developers say new Park Lane complex near NorthPark will change the neighborhood

Yeah, that's what happens when you turn 2 million square feet of dirt into 2 million square feet of dirt with expensive stuff on it.

Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007


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