DNT Housing Workforce Community

At a glance

• What: Authorization for the Dallas Public Facility Corporation to acquire, develop and own DNT Housing, a 350-unit workforce housing community on Dallas Parkway, and to enter a 75-year lease with GHN Holdings, LLC or its affiliate. Estimated revenue foregone to the General Fund: $10,961,950.48 over 60 years.
• Where it stands: Adopted August 25, 2026 on a divided vote, Roth and Mendelsohn voting no. It had been deferred on August 12.
• Opposition motion: Mendelsohn's motion to deny (seconded by Moreno) failed 3 to 12, with Moreno, Roth and Mendelsohn in favor of denial.

Detail

• Seven registered speakers addressed the Council, including representatives of WillMax Capital, North Dallas neighborhood associations (Bent Tree North and Bent Tree West) and other residents. The minutes list speakers but not their positions.
• West moved to adopt after the denial motion failed; Bazaldua seconded.

Sources

• Council minutes, August 25, 2026 (Item 46): https://citysecretary2.dallascityhall.com/pdf/CC2026/082526Min.pdf

Log

2026-08-25 - City Council

Motion to deny failed 3 to 12; item adopted with two no votes.