Why, Where, and How to Vote in Dallas for National and Local Elections
Voting is a critically important civic duty that has an impact on international, local, and state borders. It is your way to get your voice heard and to be able to help your community and its future. We have a real page-turner of a national election happening this year
I Want to Buy a Home in Dallas, Now What? DCH’s Guide to Homebuying Assistance
Becoming a homeowner is a part of the American dream, a dream that seems out of reach for many. Insurance premiums, inflation, and difficulty saving for down payments are considerable barriers to homeownership.
How Zoning Overlays Protect Communities and Housing Affordability
Rezoning is one of the biggest conversations we are having as developers, non profits, and advocates for affordable and attainable housing.
Financial Literacy Awareness 2024
In 2023, Americans owed over $1.03 trillion in credit card debt, with over one-third of adults reporting that they’re “just getting by financially.”
Financial Literacy Month Takeaways for 2024
In 2023, Americans owed over $1.03 trillion in credit card debt, with over one-third of adults reporting that they’re “just getting by financially.”
Architectural Design Expert Assumes Leadership as New DCH Board Chair
DCH announces new board chair, Stephanie Behring. Behring has served on the board of DCH for six years and offers vital new perspectives to lead DCH both in the field of building and promoting attainable housing
DCH Honors Mrs. Eva Jones for Women's History Month
March marks Women's History Month, and around Dallas and the world, we honor women through telling stories of incredible women in our communities.
How Economic Downturns can Positively Impact Housing Affordability
The word recession naturally raises a lot of red flags and concerns, especially in the wake of rising inflation and interest rates, but what if a recession makes housing more affordable?
How Community Events Drive Engagement and Dialogue in Neighborhood Development
When individuals and families participate in the development of their neighborhoods, the entire community benefits. Last week we discussed various ways of collecting resident feedback and creating an engaged and empowered community.
How Community Feedback Supports Equitable Housing
Understanding how to collect and utilize community feedback helps create equitable housing solutions that are responsive to community needs and supported by empirical evidence.
Case Studies in Workforce Housing Across the Globe
Creating thriving, inclusive cities, requires affordable housing workforce housing. This can be complicated where zoning, funding, and pre-existing policies support gentrification over affordability.
Vertical Gardens, Food Deserts, and Equity: Are Gardens the Solution?
Some innovations in the past decades to address food insecurity, especially in cities, have yielded unexpected gains where equity, diversity, and affordability are concerned.
Upgrading to Greener Living, and Saving on Taxes: Inside the Inflation Reduction Act
In response to increasing issues arising from affordability due to inflation, the government responded by introducing the Inflation Reduction Act. The name Inflation Reduction Act does little to explain its’ potential implications to home buyers and owners.
Spreading Holiday Cheer: Where to Give Back in Dallas This Season
Last week, we offered resources for those underserved in Dallas and in need. This week, we would like to offer our audience the opportunity to also give back
How Does Dallas view Dallas? Insights from the 2023 Dallas Community Survey
Many of us find ourselves reflecting as we finish out the year and look to the year ahead. This perspective is so valuable when goal setting because we can evaluate where we came from and where we are going
What is the Jobs-Housing Fit and Why Does it Matter for Dallas?
In cities across the US the "Jobs-Housing Fit" is increasingly entering the housing and development conversation. The concept refers to the balance between job opportunities and available housing in a region or city.
Hidden Barriers to Housing Affordability: Homeowners Insurance
For homeowners in Dallas and across the nation, and aspiring homeowners, the rising costs of home insurance are making homeowning unaffordable.
Singapore Success: Inside How Singapore Housing Transformed Society and Future
Singapore has emerged as one of the prime examples of successful public and affordable housing policies. Its housing transformation not only provided its citizens with comfortable homes but has also had a profound impact on society and the city's future development.
Becoming a Housing Advocate in Dallas
Dallas is sprawling, vibrant, and in need of equitable housing. Affordable housing, homelessness, work force housing, and housing inequality are pressing issues that require community activation and individual activism to galvanize change.
Preserving Affordability and Building Community: The Historical Context of Housing in West Dallas
Understanding the early development West Dallas is essential to creating plans for equitable future development of the area. The context history adds including systemic redlining, agriculture, and industrial trends underpin the need for mixed use housing to maintain the rich community culture and protect affordability.