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LPA Design Studios Adds Veteran Designer to Dallas Commercial Studio

by | Mar 8, 2023

LPA Design Studios has hired D. Alex John, Jr. as an associate principal and design director of the firm’s growing Dallas commercial studio.

A veteran Dallas design leader, John will lead design teams on a wide range of projects, including commercial, science and technology, civic and cultural, residential, and mixed-use developments....

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DI People: Globe Life, Keurig Dr Pepper, ORCA AG, and More Make Leadership Moves
by | Oct 28, 2022
In this week’s roundup of hires, promotions, and accolades in North Texas, you’ll also find news from National HME, Brinker International, Robin Autopilot, GlassView, TPG, Weitzman, and others.
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Meet the Inaugural Board of Directors of the Dallas Economic Development Corporation
by | Aug 24, 2022
The newly created Dallas Economic Development Corporation is a nonprofit aimed at attracting new businesses to the city, while supporting economic and workforce development. Formed with the help of $7 million in federal money from the American Rescue Plan Act, the Dallas EDC now has its first board of directors, after receiving approval from the Dallas City Council. “The corporation will play an integral part in growing the Dallas business community, and we need passionate and qualified people at the helm,” said Councilmember Tennell Atkins, chairman of the city’s Economic Development Committee.
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Mattye Gouldsby Jones on Opportunities in Affordable Housing in Dallas-Fort Worth
by | Mar 16, 2022
There's interest by developers from across the country to build affordable housing here, says Jones, a director at Coats Rose and public policy chair at The Real Estate Council.

Stakeholders can embrace the opportunity, the attorney says. The investment in affordable housing "will be catalytic and will beget economic vibrancy."
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AT&T Gifts $500,000 to Dallas Agencies That Help Black and Underserved Communities

by | Sep 18, 2020
Donations are being made through AT&T's "Believe Dallas" initiative.
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TREC Foundation Funds Renovations for the We-Cycle Resource Center to Promote Safe and Quality Transportation
by | Jun 19, 2019
Last week, TREC's Associate Leadership Council Class of 2019, Bike Friendly South Dallas, and Cornerstone Baptist Church opened the We-Cycle Resource Center in the Forest District. It's the latest milestone in TREC’s efforts to spur community-driven development.
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Transportation Revolution: Experts Tackle How a High-Flying Future Could Affect Us All
PANEL | From unlimited rideshare to flying taxis, The Hyperloop to automated vehicles, Industry experts discuss how the future of transportation will impact real estate in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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It’s a Connection: Dallas Adopts WiredScore’s Building Connectivity Ratings Platform
by | Nov 13, 2018
Dallas becomes first flagship city for Wired Certification in the Southwest, giving the real estate industry a powerful new tool to market the region worldwide.
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TREC Seeks Real Estate Proposals for 2018 Shark Tank: GrowSouth

by | Feb 26, 2018
Finalists will make their real estate pitches to investors during the live event on Sept. 27.
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Pitch Perfect: North Texas Events Boosting Entrepreneurial Ideas
From formalized accelerator pitch days for startups to events encouraging social innovation, here are the notable events helping bring ideas to reality in North Texas.
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TREC Commits $1M to Revive Forest Theater, MLK Blvd
by | Dec 1, 2017
The Dallas Catalyst Project is a three-year commitment by The Real Estate Council Foundation to the Fair Park area of South Dallas.
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TREC Announces Finalists for Dallas Catalyst Project
by | Nov 8, 2017
TREC members will vote for one of these three projects next week, Nov. 14, to be the recipient of the new three-year, $1 million grant initiative.
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Dallas Innovates: Dallas-Fort Worth Events Calendar 11/2/2017

On Tap: Lone Star Film Festival, KERNEL Live! & Dallas Bike Ride

Browse our curated selection of events to plan your next week — and beyond.
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The Park Effect: How Klyde Warren Park Altered the Face of Downtown
by | Oct 26, 2017
The park unified Dallas' urban core, and became an instant catalyst for development around its edges.
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TREC Announces 3 Finalists for its First Shark Tank Focused on South Dallas Projects
by | Oct 13, 2017
The finalists will pitch their GrowSouth-related projects before a live audience and a panel of real estate professionals Nov. 2 at Gilley's.
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