The Dallas City Council surprised everyone by reversing early indications of reticence and giving full support to the recommendations of the Historic Preservation Task Force.
A column by Sharon Grigsby confirms "big and excellent" news for preservationists in Dallas: last week the Dallas City Council voiced a "full-throated embrace of the Historic Preservation Task Force’s nine proposals…"
"That go-for-it message from City Council means that soon we will be a city without those awful Sunday morning demolition surprises," according to Grigsby. "Let me be clear: This doesn’t mean demolitions won’t happen. It does go a long way toward stopping the abrupt implosions and, instead, starting thoughtful conversations about each building that potentially faces the wrecking ball."
After an initial hearing in April that seemed to indicate reticence on the part of the council, last week's news came as a bit of a surprise. Grigsby credits the Preservation Task Force's "diverse group of developers, property owners and advocates from preservation, planning and architecture circles" as the reason for the City Council support.
Grigsby also notes the next steps in the process, which will be shepherded by the newly formed Preservation Solution Committee.
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