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Texas Historical Commission Approves Marker |
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On Jaunary 26th, the Texas HIstorical Commission approved OOCCL's application for a marker to honor Officer JD Tippit. Tippit lost his life on November 22, 1963 to Lee Harvey Oswald on the corner of Tenth and Patton. The marer will reside on land generously dontated by DISD at that corner. We'd like to thank Ferris Rookstool who wrote the narrative, Tom Doell with the Texas Historical Foundation who donated the money and to DISD Trustee Eric Cowan who arranged for the land to be used for this historic purpose. Most thanks of all to Channel 8 reporter Brad Watson who started the whole marker process in motion.
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Guest Editorial Dallas Morning News January 17, 2012 |
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January 17, 2012
Cities all over the United States are adding density to their urban core while not sacrificing the character that inner-city neighborhoods provide. While conventional zoning, done on a case-by-case basis, has discouraged a compact walkable urban environment and instead created a hodgepodge of disposable structures separated by parking lots, form-based zoning principles provide a predictable template to create a continuity that better achieves a city’s goals of density, walkability, sustainability and predictability.
Time-tested streetscapes in New York, Portland and Berlin — or now here in Oak Cliff along historic Jefferson Boulevard — reveal common characteristics that all vibrant pedestrian environments share. Buildings are built to the sidewalk with businesses on the bottom and living or office space above, so the relationship between the structure and the pedestrian becomes the focal point.
Dallas assembled a diverse group of neighborhood leaders and developers to create a similar vision for us in 2006. After two years of deliberation, discussion and compromise, “Article XIII Form Districts” was born and codified unanimously by the City Council as a tool that can be used for zoning.
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Petition Online - Article XIII in the Gateway |
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We, the undersigned, support the use of the City of Dallas' form-based zoning provisions found in Chapter 51, Article XIII of the city development code for the Oak Cliff Gateway study area. We believe that Article XIII, which was developed due to the effort and input from many diverse groups including residents, developers, realtors, and city staff, is the best alternative for balancing growth with important neighborhood protections. The provisions currently found in the Gateway Steering Committee' proposal do not balance these considerations.
Click here to sign.
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2012 OOCCL Executive Committee Officers |
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On Monday January 9, 2012 OOCCL voted in their 2012 Executive Committee Officers. They are:
President
Phil Leven - Hampton Hills
Secretary
Alicia Quintans - Beckley Club Estates
Treasurer
Annmarie Winston - King's Hwy
Executive VP
Michele Cox - Kessler Plaza
VP Neighborhoods
Sherry Peel - Kessler Park
VP Membership
Judy Pollock - Oak Park Estates
VP Communications
Lybo Buchanan - King's Hwy.
Past President
Michael Amonett - Sunset Hill
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Bishop Arts Wins AIA Award |
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The Bishop Arts Merchant Association was honored with a Dallas AIA Community Award at a ceremony on January 26, 2011. Congratulations!
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Preservation Dallas Organizes Service Event for Calvary Baptist |
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Preservation Dallas has organized a volunteer event for Calvary Baptist.
DATE: Saturday January 28, 2012
TIME: 1-5PM
LOCATION: Calvary Baptist Church 1822 W. Tenth MAP
MORE: Calvary Baptist Church, built in 1924, is undergoing a major renovation project to sensitively restore it to its historic appearance, including removing the 1960s concrete screen that hides the original Doric columns. They need assistance with cleaning and organizing interior rooms as part of this process.Volunteers will receive a private tour of the church and discussion of its history. This is an amazing opportunity to have a hands-on experience with a historic preservation project!
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to sign up for all or part of the time
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Sunset Hill residents are encouraged to attend a neighborhood gathering on Tuesday February 7th at 6:30PM - Calvary Baptist Church 1822 W. Tenth.
Sunset Hill's neighborhood association has been dormant for a while now and they're reviving it. Ideas, questions and concerns are welcome... as are all residents are welcome. Refreshments.
Sunset Hill thanks to Bob Young of the Young Company for the cool new logo. Bob also designed the League's Oak Cliff. Keep it Real logo.
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