Is 42%-Contributing Too Low for a CD?

Well, let’s look at the “idea” behind a CD as explained by the City in Neighborhood Meetings:

Replacing 58% of homes seems drastic. How does

Other CDs in Dallas

Average CD in Dallas: 91% Contributing

CD2: 85% Contributing, 4 Styles.

How did this happen?

The Neighborhood Committee submitted an Inventory of our homes when applying for an Expansion. They gave our 275 homes one of 7 style labels, no matter what the style. Six of those styles were claimed to be 75%. This got the application through the City approval process (The Determination of Eligibility) because the City did not check the Inventory. Here is the difference between an expert report on the Inventory of our homes and what the Neighborhood Committee submitted:

BAD

It is disappointing that we cannot trust our neighbors.

WORSE

It is worse that the City allowed this to happen.

REALLY!?

City’s response to “Did you or anyone else check the veracity of the Inventory?”

“The inventory was submitted only as part of the determination of eligibility in order for Bill to determine whether the area met the eligibility requirements per the ordinance. The list, as submitted, has no bearing on the ordinance itself, only the eligibility determination.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.” – City Planning and Urban Development

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