The City of Dallas is taking a new approach to security at homeless encampment sweeps. They say it's an effort to improve communication and ensure safety, but activists worry it could have the opposite effect.
Dallas has followed a very light enforcement regimen when it comes to encampments, loitering, panhandling, open-air drug use and other actions often (and sometimes unfairly) associated with homelessness. The city has instead adopted a humane “housing first” philosophy. ...
Dallas is one of the country’s fastest-warming cities thanks in part to its extensive impervious (不透水的) surfaces, but with a new $312 million bond package, the city is hoping to change that. Using satellite data, the city is able to see what neighborhoods most need the cooling ...
The salaries for the mayor and the other 14 council members come from Dallas’ general fund, which pays for the majority of city services such as police and fire response, libraries, parks and street maintenance. Proposition D: Removing the election date from the charter...
The center will be a long-term housing facility with wraparound services like mental health treatment, drug and alcohol rehab, and job counseling. King County moving forward with plan to convert Kirkland hotel into homeless shelter “The design of it is for folks to make a home there,” said...
Sunday is theWorld Day of Remembrance for the victims of traffic violence. So take a moment to remember those who have been sacrificed to the almighty motor vehicle gods, and those who drive them — including the 48 SoCal bike riders who have needlessly lost their lives this year. ...
Our Citywide Cat Program is just one of the many ways LA Animal Services is helping to keep animals in our community healthy. By providing outdoor cats with spay/neuter services, we are lowering the risk of disease and the population of homeless cats and kittens, who end up in our ...
Urban Resource Institute has served New York City since 1980 and is now the largest provider of domestic violence residential services in the U.S. and a leading provider of shelter and services for homeless families. Defining social responsibility ...
In the heart of the city lies Chihuly Garden and Glass, which will dazzle you with its colorful and delicate works. Glide to the top of the Space Needle for panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges and Puget Sound. Read more Dallas You may have all heard that everything is ...