From our friends at Wilshire Heights Neighborhood Association. Cast iron
gas pipes in older neighborhoods met code at the time they were put in, but
now they are corroding and present potentially dangerous situations.
Wilshire Heights is west of Skillman between Mockingbird and Mercedes.
Category: Current Issues
Wal-Mart Update
Melissa Kingston was asked by the group of area neighborhood associations to act as the neighborhood representative for negotiations with Walmart regarding its new store opening in the former Whole Foods space on Lowest Greenville. Melissa (an LGNA resident many of you know) provided this update:
I am writing to update you on the status of the neighborhood’s discussions with Wal-Mart regarding its Lower Greenville Ave. Continue reading “Wal-Mart Update”
A Few Tips on Hail Damage
Hail forms in strong thunderstorm clouds with high water volumes sometimes helped along by airborne dust. Most hailstones are smaller than 2 cm. And then there are the ones we got on Wednesday, June 13th. What do you do when North Texas weather occasionally tries to pummel you and your house to pieces? Continue reading “A Few Tips on Hail Damage”
Lowest Greenville Avenue Parking Experience
Parking has always been a big issue in the areas around Greenville Avenue. Our residents often wonder why LGNA takes a hard line on this issue. Our friends at Vickery Place posted this blog on their website earlier today in response to a proposed parking garage near the Lakewood Shopping Center. It captures, in a clear and succinct way, the concerns we face when dealing with parking issues. We thought it would be good to share with our residents. Continue reading “Lowest Greenville Avenue Parking Experience”
CM Hunt Announces Budget Town Hall
In the coming weeks, Dallas City Manager Mary Suhm will present her proposed budget to the City Council for the next fiscal year (Oct. 2011 – Sept. 2012). Our Council Member, Angela Hunt, will be holding three townhall meetings so you can learn about this budget proposal and give me your input. This budget will determine how tax dollars are going to be spent on police, fire, streets, parks, code enforcement, and other city departments. Continue reading “CM Hunt Announces Budget Town Hall”
Lower Greenville Neighborhood Association 