I attended a neighborhood meeting last night where my Councilmember covered zoning basics. Why it matters: Zoning and zoning changes have an immediate impact on where we live. ⚙️ How it works: Zoning has 2 primary components. 👉 Allowed uses Zoning determines if land can be used for residential, multi-family, mixed use, commercial or industrial purposes. 👉 Physical […]
Winning Powerball numbers? Nope. That’s the 2023 ParkScore for DFW’s six cities that are among the 100 most populated U.S. cities. (👇 Rankings below) To quote Pete Campbell, “Not great Bob!” Why it matters: Parks are part of the public health infrastructure of a city. With residents of the top 25 cities less likely to report
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Statewide elections are being held May 6, 2023 for mayor, city council, school board and ballot measures. Why it matters: Odd year elections see low voter turnout giving your vote a greater impact. 💡 Vote411.org is a nonpartisan resource to give you information for what’s on your ballot. ✅ For your Smart Homeowner list Best, Travis
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Sanitation services make it easy for residents to get rid of different kinds of waste. Why it matters: Following your city’s guidelines is one way to be a good neighbor. What you need to know: Your city’s website will list specific instructions. 👉 Tree limbs/shrubs should be 10’ long or shorter with branches 8” in diameter
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You can shape the place you live through your HOA or neighborhood association. Why it matters: HOAs have the power to influence public policy, building codes and the city’s budget priorities. 🧮 By the numbers: Serving on my neighborhood board I saw a very small percentage of neighbors get involved. 🔎 Between the lines: Younger
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Shaking your head right now thinking about the overgrown lot in your neighborhood? 🙏 Stay with me for a minute. Why it matters: Data is driving decision making in powerful ways. 📘 Story time: I attended a neighborhood alliance meeting last night where my city council member pulled back the curtain on a hot topic—panhandling at
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