How Forest Avenue Became MLK Boulevard in Dallas
In 1981, Dallas renamed Forest Avenue as Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, driven by councilwoman Elsie Faye Heggins' vision for South Dallas.
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Dallas Community Land Trust Targets South and West Dallas
Dallas Community Land Trust opened its first homes in South Dallas, offering permanently affordable homeownership by separating land and housing costs.
Park South YMCA Reopens After $15 Million Renovation
The Park South Family YMCA in South Dallas reopened after a $15M renovation, tripling its footprint to 38,000 sq ft with a new pool and commercial kitchen.
South Dallas Arts Leaders Target DISD Schools, Youth Programs
South Dallas Cultural Center and arts leaders plan gallery experiences, theater rehab, and youth programming to engage Dallas ISD students and communities.
Billy Earl Dade Middle School Demolished in South Dallas
South Dallas bids farewell to the historic Billy Earl Dade Middle School building, cleared for a $50M workforce training facility in the community.
Forest Forward Updates on Forest Theater Restoration
Forest Forward has raised $35M of its $75M goal for the South Dallas cultural campus anchored by the historic Forest Theater on MLK Blvd.
South Dallas Public Improvement District: How to Vote
A petition drive is underway to create the Sunny South Dallas PID, funding security and beautification along the MLK corridor near Fair Park.
How Forest Avenue Became MLK Boulevard in Dallas
In 1980, council member Elsie Faye Heggins launched a bold effort to rename Dallas streets to honor Black leaders, reshaping South Dallas forever.
By Ryan Mitchell •
Dallas Community Land Trust Targets South & West Dallas
The Dallas Community Land Trust launched its first open house in November 2025, offering affordable homeownership in South and West Dallas neighborhoods.
Sunny South Dallas PID Proposal Explained
South Dallas residents are scrutinizing a proposed Public Improvement District that could generate $9M over a decade for neighborhood upgrades.
Historic Billy Earl Dade Middle School Demolished in South Dallas
Dallas ISD demolishes the 1912 Billy Earl Dade Middle School building to make way for a $50 million career institute in South Dallas.
By Ryan Mitchell •
Forest Forward Updates on Forest Theater Revitalization
Forest Forward shares $35M raised toward $75M goal for Forest Theater restoration and MLK Arts Academy in South Dallas.
Sunny South Dallas PID: Can a New District Succeed?
Developer Scottie Smith II is pushing a new Public Improvement District for South Dallas, hoping to overcome the neighborhood's troubled PID history.
Black Leaders Shape MLK Corridor's Future in South Dallas
South Dallas landowners and Black community leaders are leveraging property ownership to demand equitable development along the long-neglected MLK Corridor.
By Ryan Mitchell •
Dallas Home Repair Programs Paused: What Residents Need to Know
Dallas city-funded home repair programs have been closed to new applications since August 2024 as the city restructures services through an outside vendor.
South Dallas Public Improvement District: How to Get Involved
Scottie Smith II is leading a petition drive to create the Sunny South Dallas PID, offering residents a say before outside developers reshape the neighborhood.
By Ryan Mitchell •
South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan Heads to City Council
After five years of community meetings, South Dallas' Fair Park Area Plan nears a City Council vote that could reshape land use in a historically underserved area.