Category: Neighborhood Information

Skillman/Abrams Traffic Study

Many of you may be aware that the Transportation and Public Works (TPW) department of the City of Dallas has recently conducted traffic studies on portions of Skillman and Abrams, including the portion of Skillman bordering our neighborhood. Please see below for background info.

TPW presented the results of the studies at a public meeting on Nov. 7, 2024 at the Lakewood Library.
– Skillman presentation (PDF)
– Abrams presentation (PDF)

There are two surveys open for public comment – one for Skillman and one for Abrams. After reviewing the presentations, feel free to use the appropriate survey(s) for your feedback. The comment period will close on Nov. 30, 2024.
– Skillman survey
– Abrams survey

BACKGROUND

After receiving comments from the public about the safety of Skillman & Abrams and after performing an initial review of traffic conditions and incidents, the city’s TPW department agreed to perform traffic studies on these two corridors.

The studies began in fall 2023 and have taken about one year to complete. Here are the steps:

1. Assess the existing conditions
This involved placing traffic data capturing devices along the corridors and gathering that data. Types of data gathered were:
– Number of vehicles driving along each corridor
– Number of vehicles entering & exiting each corridor
– Speed of vehicles
– Traffic backups
The data was all annotated with the day of the week, time of day, and other useful info.
TPW also analyzed crash, speeding, and other moving violation data.
They also gathered input & comments from the public.

2. Determine whether alternative traffic corridor designs should be considered
If the data indicate that alternative traffic corridor designs should be considered, then TPW would analyze which alternative designs would best serve all the needs and goals of the corridors – those of motorists, pedestrians, effective traffic management, etc.

3. Finalize the recommended transportation improvements
This is where we are now.
TPW creates an initial set of recommended changes to the traffic corridors.
They then communicate these initial recommendations to the public and to city government stakeholders and solicit feedback.
Feedback is considered and possibly incorporated into the recommended changes.
Any recommendations must be approved by the City Council or one of its commissions.
If approved, budget must be allocated and actual work must be scheduled.

The details are all available on TPW’s Skillman and Abrams Traffic Study website.

by Membership Chair

Halloween Block Party + Parade – Sat, Oct 26, 2-5pm

Don’t forget that Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 is LGNA’s annual “It’s Fall, Y’all!” Block Party & Costume Parade. It will be held on Concho at Palo Pinto, 2pm-5pm.

Whether you live down by Ross, up by Mockingbird, or any point in between, all LGNA residents are welcome to come and join in the fun!

The event is BYOB, but we will have water & beer to share. There will also be food for purchase.

Activities include:
– Halloween Parade & Costume Contest
– Live Music (School of Rock)
– Mexican Food (El Come Taco)
– Beer (Meyboom Brasserie)
– Pumpkin Decorating (East Dallas Arts District)
– Croissant Decorating (Village Baking Co.)
– Halloween Bag Decorating (Geneva Heights ES Pre-Geneva)
– Temporary Tattoos (Geneva Heights ES PTA)
– Halloween Scratch Art Masks (Mockingbird ES Early Childhood PTO)
– Tarot Reading
– Bounce House
– Halloween Photo Booth

This event serves as LGNA’s version of National Night Out, which is designed to bring neighbors together, foster community, and promote neighborhood safety.

Any proceeds from the event will be passed along to the Peace Pantries at Geneva Heights Elementary School and Mockingbird Elementary School.

This event has received wonderful support from our fantastic business neighbors and residents alike. THANK YOU to our sponsors.

Platinum Sponsors

The B.A.R Real Estate Group is back as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2nd year in a row. We would certainly hate to see any neighbors leave LGNA, but sometimes moving is inevitable. If you’re looking to sell your home (or buy!!), reach out to neighbor and real estate agent Courtney Conley!

The BAR Group Real Estate
7130 Skillman St, #100
courtney@thebargroup.com


Meyboom Brasserie is again providing beer and the use of their kegerator this year for our It’s Fall Y’all event! They have delicious beers from Belgium & the surrounding region that aren’t often found at other local bars and restaurants. Go check them out!

Meyboom Brasserie
2100 Greenville Ave


The Village Baking Co. has graciously agreed to be a Platinum Sponsor this year. If you haven’t stopped by their Boulangerie on Lower Greenville to sample some of their breads & pastries, you’re definitely missing out. The Kouign-amann is out of this world!

The Village Baking Co.
1921 Greenville Ave

Gold Sponsors

The Gym of Social Mechanics (1808 Greenville Ave)
Granada Theater (3524 Greenville Ave)
Storm Force Roofing + Construction (640 N Carroll Ave, Suite 100, Southlake, TX)

Halloween Parade Gold Sponsor

Geyden Sage, Realtor (5950 Sherry Ln, Suite 200)

Silver Sponsors

David and Emily (Miller) Taylor, residents
The Dentist on Skillman – Larry Wong, DMD (5815 Live Oak St, #103)
Window Seat Coffee (3018 Greenville Ave)

Bronze Sponsors

Greenville Avenue Pizza Company (1923 Greenville Ave)
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams (2012 Greenville Ave)

by Membership Chair

Celebrate Tietze Park’s 100th Birthday Festivities – 3 Nov 2024

Tietze Park celebrates its 100th birthday this year, having been founded in 1924! On Sunday, November 3, 2024, 1:30-4:30pm, Friends of Tietze Park (FOTP) plans to honor this special year with an exciting community celebration in the park.

Get involved by volunteering, sponsoring an activity, donating, and more! Check out the official FOTP Centennial website for more information.

This event will be free to all attendees and include:

  • Live Music
  • Bounce Houses
  • Face Painting
  • Gaming Trucks
  • Balloon Artists
  • Talks and Demonstrations
  • Food
  • Pop Ups with Sponsors and Local Vendors
  • Silent Auction
  • Informative Displays on the History of Tietze Park
by Membership Chair

It’s Fall Y’all – Halloween Block Party – 26 Oct 2024

For our “It’s Fall Y’all” event this year, LGNA is again hosting a Halloween-themed Block Party on Saturday, October 26 with spooky fun for “kids” of all ages. It will be held from 2pm to 5pm on Concho between Palo Pinto and Velasco. There will be live music, lots of food and drink, seasonal family-friendly activities, a Halloween Costume Parade for families (and pets), and lots of opportunities to hang with old friends and meet new neighbors. The event is free but donations are welcome to help offset the costs and to support the Peace Pantry food banks, which serve students in need at our two elementary schools, Geneva Heights and Mockingbird.

The Halloween Costume Parade will leave from the Block Party around 4:00pm. Parade spectators and those giving out candy can line up along  Concho between Palo Pinto and Goliad and along Delmar between Goliad and Velasco. Parade participants will return to the Block Party for the awarding of costume contest prizes. Families from across LGNA are welcome to participate. 

Fall Y’all Halloween Block Party events include:
– Live music from School of Rock
– Mexican food from El Come Taco
– Bounce House
– Halloween Parade & Costume Contest
– Spooky crafts
– Pumpkin decorating
– Halloween Photo Booth
– Donations for the elementary school Peace Pantries

If you’d like to help volunteer with set up, clean up or with some of the activities, please reach out to the “It’s Fall Y’all” organizing committee at lgnafallyall@gmail.com.

The party is BYOB, but we do have two kegs of beer to share from our generous friends at Meyboom Brasserie. This event has received wonderful support from our fantastic business neighbors and residents alike. THANK YOU to our following sponsors.

Platinum Sponsors

The B.A.R Real Estate Group is back as a Platinum Sponsor for the 2nd year in a row. We would certainly hate to see any neighbors leave LGNA, but sometimes moving is inevitable. If you’re looking to sell your home (or buy!!), reach out to neighbor and real estate agent Courtney Conley!

The BAR Group Real Estate
7130 Skillman St, #100
courtney@thebargroup.com


Meyboom Brasserie is again providing beer and the use of their kegerator this year for our It’s Fall Y’all event! They have delicious beers from Belgium & the surrounding region that aren’t often found at other local bars and restaurants. Go check them out!

Meyboom Brasserie
2100 Greenville Ave


The Village Baking Co. has graciously agreed to be a Platinum Sponsor this year. If you haven’t stopped by their Boulangerie on Lower Greenville to sample some of their breads & pastries, you’re definitely missing out. The Kouign-amann is out of this world!

The Village Baking Co.
1921 Greenville Ave

Gold Sponsors

The Gym of Social Mechanics (1808 Greenville Ave)
Granada Theater (3524 Greenville Ave)
Storm Force Roofing + Construction (640 N Carroll Ave, Suite 100, Southlake, TX)

Halloween Parade Gold Sponsor

Geyden Sage, Realtor (5950 Sherry Ln, Suite 200)

Silver Sponsors

David and Emily (Miller) Taylor, residents
The Dentist on Skillman – Larry Wong, DMD (5815 Live Oak St, #103)
Window Seat Coffee (3018 Greenville Ave)

Bronze Sponsors

Greenville Avenue Pizza Company (1923 Greenville Ave)
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams (2012 Greenville Ave)

by Membership Chair