Lakewood Library – Book Sale Fundraiser

Lakewood Library Friends (LLF) is a non-profit organization which provides resources for educational & enrichment programs through the Lakewood Library. If you have used the summer reading programs, attended a speaker series, or your kids have participated in activities at the Lakewood Library, then you have likely benefited from Lakewood Library Friends’ efforts!

LLF is running a Book Sale in early September to raise funds to support these activities and programs.

When
     Members Only VIP Access
          September 3: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
     Open to the Public
          September 4: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
          September 5: 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
          September 6: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
          September 7: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Where
     Dallas Lakewood Library
     6121 Worth Street
     Dallas, TX 75214

by Membership Chair

Tietze Splash – 7/27/24 – 10am-12pm

The Friends of Tietze Park is co-sponsoring the annual Tietze Splash this year along with Wilshire Heights NA, Lakewood Heights NA, and Lower Greenville NA.

The event is on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 10am to 12pm at the Tietze Park pool.

The event is free and Benny’s Bagels has graciously donated bagels & coffee!

By the way, if you’re not familiar with the Friends of Tietze Park, they’re an all-volunteer organization focused on preserving & improving the park. Check them out! I’m sure they would appreciate your support or involvement.

Tietze Splash, July 27, 2024, 10am-12pm, Tietze Park Pool
by Membership Chair

– ForwardDallas Public Meeting – Update

As many of you know, the City Planning Commission (CPC) held a public hearing on ForwardDallas on Monday, June 17, 2024.

The commissioners voted unanimously against multiplex housing as a Primary use in the Community Residential placetype and instead made it a Secondary use. Multiplexes are defined as multi-family residences with less than nine units.

The motion to drop multiplexes as a primary use also proposed introducing residential design standards into the development code and strengthening the Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay ordinance to address topics like height, roof design, garage placement, lot coverage, impervious surfaces, and setbacks.

You can read more about the results of the meeting in:

As a reminder, the CPC will be holding the next briefing and public hearing on ForwardDallas on June 20th – both virtually and live at City Hall. ForwardDallas discussions will take place no earlier than 6:00pm.

     What: CPC Briefing & Public Hearing on ForwardDallas Land Use Plan
     When: Thursday, June 20, 2024 – 9am (ForwardDallas item – no earlier than 6pm)
     Where:
          Online
               Meeting Website
               (Webex link, presentations, pre-registration if you wish to speak online)
          In-Person
               Council Chambers, 6th Floor
               Dallas City Hall
               1500 Marilla St.
               Dallas, TX 75212

The ForwardDallas land use plan document is now expected to be presented to the City Council sometime in the Fall of 2024.

As a reminder, you may find information on the current proposed land use plan at the links below:

Main ForwardDallas Website
Draft Land Use Plan (June 2024; PDF)
PlaceType Map (June 2024)

by Crime Watch Coordinator

– ForwardDallas Public Meeting – 6/17/2024

The City Planning Commission (CPC) has been working for quite a while on an initiative called ForwardDallas, which is an effort to re-envision the way that public & private land is used within the city. Their goal is to create a set of guidelines which CPC and the Dallas City Council will use to make decisions about future redevelopment and zoning change requests.

The CPC recently released the June 2024 version of the Draft Plan and they will be holding a public meeting on 17 June 2024, 9am-5pm to receive comments from the public. Residents may attend in person or online.

The city’s ForwardDallas website has links to the Draft Plan, new “placetype” map, detailed information on how to provide feedback, how to participate in the upcoming meeting, and more. Check it out!

by Membership Chair

Recap – 2024 Happy Hour & Annual Meeting

Welcomes and Farewells

Approximately 60 neighbors gathered at River Pig Saloon on May 21, 2024 for LGNA’s 2024 Happy Hour & Annual Meeting.

Once the attendees were properly situated with plates full of noshes and drinks in hand, the meeting was soon called to order and the business of electing new LGNA board members commenced.

Congratulations to Lisa Fleury and Mike Savage for being duly elected to the LGNA Board! We are looking forward to working with you.

With the formalities over, the focus of the event rightly shifted to recognizing and toasting the many contributions of longtime board member and CrimeWatch captain, Darren Dattalo. Unfortunately for us, he is pulling up stakes and heading for the Pacific Northwest, but we are very excited for his new adventure. Thank you again, Darren, for everything you’ve done for LGNA over the years!

Also departing – coincidentally to the Pacific Northwest – is board member Seth Kranz, who recently served as Vice President. Thank you again, Seth!

Hope you enjoy these fun snaps from the event!

by Membership Chair