Oak Cliff residents are pushing back after the City Plan Commission greenlit a new five-story apartment complex that ignores local neighborhood zoning rules. It’s a classic case of city-wide development goals clashing with the character of established residential areas.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 5 the 60 before.
Developers stand to gain significant property value, while nearby homeowners worry their own property values might fluctuate due to the sudden change in neighborhood density.
Real estate developers and prospective renters looking for more housing options in a high-demand area.
Long-term Oak Cliff residents who feel their neighborhood's character and infrastructure are being sacrificed for high-density growth.
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The north corner of MLK Jr. Blvd and Colonial Ave is the location of the Winners Assembly Christian Church and proposed site for the Winners Tower. Photo by Camilo Diaz Jr. After the Winners Tower project was rejected by the City of Dallas’ City Plan...