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**MCBA Stands for Better Communities: Safer, Stronger, Happier**

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**As a Community, We Need to Help Those Around Us Who Need Help**

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**Building and Zoning Codes Should be Clear and Objective**

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**MCBA's Capital Bond Transparency Recommendations**

On Friday, March 8, MCBA President and CEO Louis Darrouzet submitted an official letter containing seven recommendations for transparency and expenditure as a response to the city's proposed $1.25 billion Capital Bond. The city council's proposal should deeply concern the business community and all Dallas taxpayers, as it will place the city in an unsustainable financial position for years to come. Read the MCBA letter here .

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**Apply for a Business Grant**

Our member companies are leaders in the DFW Metroplex because they've invested in the community. Now, that investment just became easier through Adopt-A-Block's new

**Cleanup Grant-**funding that will offset the material costs of sponsorship and trash pickup.

Fill out a grant inquiry form to get started.

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**As a Community, We Need to Help Those Around Us Who Need Help**

Dallas City Council Member Zarin D. Gracey held another community meeting about the latest potential plans for a vacant hospital property at 2929 South Hampton Road.

The city of Dallas purchased the 12-acre property in 2022 for $6.5 million, using bond funds designated for homeless housing.

The purchase of the facility and land was specifically aimed at providing permanent housing and key services on-site for formerly homeless individuals, according to the city.

The property has sat vacant for two years as residents have continued to voice their opposition citing a lack of communication about the project beforehand, as well as safety concerns and the area's need for affordable single-family housing instead.

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**Building and Zoning Codes Should be Clear and Objective**

Historically, manufactured homes (sometimes called mobile homes) have been considered an affordable housing option for some. But even they have not been immune from housing and rent price hikes in recent years and are becoming less affordable.

DJ Pendleton, executive director of the Texas Manufactured Housing Association , told the

**Observer** by email that manufactured home rents are generally market-driven for a particular area, so they will trend similarly to all other rents for single-family homes and apartments.

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