Posts in DCH Identity and Culture
History of the Dallas Farmers Market

With inflation inching up food prices, many people are looking for ways to spend less and get more. One simple way to save money and live healthier is by shopping at a farmers market. Dallas is located proximately to farms and the Dallas Farmers Market offers you access to locally sourced fruit, vegetables, spices, and meats. It also has a rich history of connecting the people to the land and the abundance that Dallas has to offer.

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What is Attainable Housing?

What is attainable housing? How is attainable housing different from affordable housing? Attainable housing and affordable housing are potential solutions to ease the current housing crisis, but are the subject of much debate by policymakers and experts. The key difference is what an individual qualifies for in relation to where they live. It comes as a surprise to many that in the current market they may qualify for attainable housing. Operationally, the development of attainable housing vs affordable housing can help alleviate housing pressure without devaluing neighborhoods with very high-density construction to house only those qualifying for subsidized affordable housing. We explore the differences between affordable and attainable housing and how they shape communities, and the future of Dallas housing.

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Affordable Housing Myths

Dallas City Homes has been a change agent in Dallas for over 30 years. Revitalizing properties as a non-profit and developer, we consider ourselves as developers of affordable living over affordable housing. The communities resulting from our developments have withstood the strictest scrutiny from officials and neighbors, and are integrated into vibrant Dallas neighborhoods. In this blog we want to debunk some of the 3 most common and damaging myths around affordable housing. We are also sharing commentary and experience from our team on how Dallas City Homes projects have impacted the communities in positive ways, and defied stereotypes.

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