A final decision has been made on the proposed rezoning, but continual involvement in the neighborhood is vital to ensure it continues to be the best place for everyone to call home.

When the Dallas City Council decided the fate of the rezoning. The request for reduced parking requirements was ultimately approved, although it allowed attachment of a special provision that restricts property access on Kings Road to exit only. The approval also paved the way for less number of overall units at 366 compared to what was originally planned at 410. This is also fewer than what DHA proposed as their alternative plan of 378 units if rezoning was denied and were required to utilize existing zoning provisions.

In addition, as a result of significant community involvement from individuals like you and the help of Council Member Medrano opening up dialogue, DHA rescinded their zoning request for additional height and provided other significant provisions in response to community concerns. Provisions include installation of Dallas Police Department (DPD) monitored security cameras, one unit for a DPD officer to live in free of charge, admission preference to applicants who are working, admissions preference to all 1-bedroom units for elderly and/or persons with disabilities, and maintain curb appeal of property facilities and landscaping.

Previous petition information

It is important to sign the petition to deny the request by the Dallas Housing Authority (DHA) for rezoning on Kings Road (just off of Cedar Springs) that would allow them to build taller structures with reduced parking requirements in an effort to double the number of units on the property from just over 200 units to over 400 units which would be the largest concentration of low income housing on any single DHA property. When combined with the property across the street, there would be almost 600 units of low income housing on one street. When just 200 units on this property, crime statistics were high in the area and only decreased after the property was torn down; just imagine crime statistics if the number of units are doubled. Even those who lived on the property before it was torn down reported of it being "drug infested.” Help ensure that the absolute best is provided to not only the residents of the property but also the entire community.

When just 200 units on this property, crime statistics were high in the area and only decreased after the property was torn down; just imagine crime statistics if the number of units are doubled. Even those who lived on the property before it was torn down reported of it being "drug infested.” Management of the property that was torn down and the current property across the street has not been sufficient as is seen in the crime statistics, resident comments, lack of landscape and even closure of their gym on adjacent property.

The property next door to the proposed rezoning has additional units in excess of the above reported numbers is also owned by the Housing Authority and has closed down their gym as it was torn up by residents and guests according to the onsite manager – which shouldn’t have occurred if managed properly. Even just these few examples provide good reason to believe that the current number of approved units and residents are not being managed well and thus an increase in density increases the chances for more issues.

Not only do these issues affect the residents who will not be afforded the best possible environment to live, it also affects the entire community as there is a possibility of it decreasing home values, increasing crime and other potential issues. While there is a good chance they will still rebuild on this property, denying their rezoning request is still important as it will reduce the potential for doubling the number of units and residents on the property.

Please sign the petition to oppose the housing authority’s request for zoning that allows 4 story buildings with special provisions that would allow them to not be required to have the number of parking spots normally required with the number of units they plan to build, allowing them to fit more on their property and increase the density. If approved, this would be the largest concentration of low income housing in Dallas by the Dallas Housing Authority. Additionally, share your thoughts and comment on what your concerns are and spread the word among friends and neighbors. Additionally, please consider copying the letter below (or your own letter) and sending to the following:

- Richard Brown, Senior Planner with the City of Dallas -214-670-7001 richard.brown@dallascityhall.com

-Liz Walley, Plan Commissioner Representative for District 2 214-821-2237 cpc2liz@aol.com

- Adam Medrano, Dallas City Council District 2 (representing district in which the rezoning will occur) -214-670-4048 adam.medrano@dallascityhall.com

- Phillip Kingston, Dallas City Council District 14 (representing neighboring district which will be affected by rezoning) - 214-670-5415 philip.kingston@dallascityhall.com

- Tim Lott, Dallas Housing Authority, VP of Capital Programs & Development – 214-951-8316 Tlott@DHADAL.com

- Mary Ann Russ, Dallas Housing Authority, President & CEO – 214-951-8301 MMRuss@DHADAL.com

- Jennifer Staubach Gates, Dallas City Council District 13 (representing nearby district which southern portion of will be affected by rezoning) - 214-670-3816 jennifer.gates@dallascityhall.com

Please also consider contacting other city council members via the online form available at http://www.dallascityhall.com/government/council/contact_mcc.html

Finally, for additional information on the project and ways to help share the information with others and stay up to date, please visit www.RezoningDHA.com. Or if you have ideas on how to help share this with others or want to help get involved with the group of concerned citizens who are working to petition and share information, please email info@RezoningDHA.com