Late yesterday the deal closed on 511 N. Akard!
CityWalk @ Akard has been acquired!
As a result, over 200 low-income, working citizens of Dallas, Texas will soon be able to lease high-quality studio apartments very near their Downtown employment.
Of these, 50 individuals who are on the street today will be able to move into homes of their own.
I am grateful to John Greenan, Executive Director of the Central Dallas Community Development Corporation, for his leadership, vision and hard work to see this project through to close on the acquisition. John (along with his team that includes Johnice Woods, Lori Beth Lemmon-Harrison, Tom Milner, Rob Colburn, Mark Joeckel, Central Dallas CDC and CDM Board members and staff, and a number of other community partners, leaders and professionals) worked tirelessly for over a year to guide us to this wonderful moment!
Now we begin the process of closing on the construction loan that must wrap up by the end of March 2007.Much hard work with our architects and other partners remains to be done.
But, we will get there!
The CityWalk @ Akard initiative will change the landscape in Downtown Dallas for low-income working people.
Today we are much more than grateful!
Thanks to each of you who have been so faithful in remembering us.
Congratulations to everyone who has made efforts for this project!
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ReplyDeleteIsn't it kinda interesting that visiting a blog can inspire people and mean so much. Central Dallas seems to do that...whether it's in the Dallas communities where we live and work or whether it's connecting through a blog. Somehow you always feel connected to people around here. It's a great feeling.
Know you are in our prayers.
Thanks to all for the posts!
ReplyDeleteRC, you will be in our prayers as you head into this surgery. We will look forward to hearing of your recovery afterwards.
Larry,
ReplyDeleteGreat job on 511 -y'all have done what no one else could.
Mike Backman
YAY!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteWAY TO GO!!!!!! CDM IS THE BEST!!!
ReplyDeleteOwldog - I have a mental picture. Pathetic. Miserable. Negative. Bored. Angry. Hostile. Arrogant. Critical. Cold. Alone. Lonely. Selfish. Overbearing. Egotistical. Always right. Never wrong. Am I close?
ReplyDeleteHow about getting off "your can" and doing something positive.
I have a place for you to sign up.
Your Friend. The Can Man.
Owldog, thanks for the post. I regret that anonymous, "the Can Man" misunderstood you. I know what you meant and, of course, it helps because I know you. This is an example of the limits of this medium of communication. Voice is important-tone, facial expressions, body language--all lost here.
ReplyDeleteAs to taking a Habitat for Humanity approach on this project, that will not be possible due to the danger and complexity of remodeling a 15-story building.
What an amazing example of what should be happening all around the U.S. Praise God to all who have already put so much time and effort into this project, you will be blessed, as will the people who have new homes
ReplyDeleteI didn't get to visit with you very long at yesterday's lunch, but congratulations on acquiring the building and much good luck on the project going forward. I'm impressed and welcome being your neighor downtown.
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