Best Dallas Neighborhoods
A Neighborhood Accentuates the Value of Your Home
-Douglas Newby
You Will Enjoy Discovering the Finest 190 Neighborhoods in Dallas
Douglas Newby has written extensively on Dallas neighborhoods and is the author of the best-selling book on Dallas neighborhoods. In this Dallas neighborhood page you will discover the Finest 190 Neighborhoods in Dallas including the historic and conservation districts. You will enjoy some of Douglas Newby’s neighborhood videos and some of his favorite neighborhood homes along with Life in Dallas vignettes. Douglas Newby, a national award-winning realtor, knows more than just the history of a neighborhood. He understands its evolution, its future value, and architecturally significant homes that he will identify and illuminate in each neighborhood. Douglas Newby provides a clear understanding of the positive future of Dallas neighborhoods.
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Neighborhoods of Dallas
Highland Park Neighborhood
National award-winning Realtor Douglas Newby highlights the best 20 neighborhoods within Highland Park and brings attention to their nuances, attributes and architecture. Douglas Newby specializes in architecturally significant homes which you will find in abundance in the Highland Park neighborhoods. Here you will also see the mapped MLS homes for sale in each specific neighborhood of Highland Park.
Preston Hollow Neighborhood
My mission is to help you to evaluate the aesthetics and value of each Preston Hollow home for sale and the desirability and value of each Preston Hollow site. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in each specific neighborhood of Preston Hollow.
Park Cities Neighborhood
When one thinks of the Park Cities, one primarily thinks about University Park. When one thinks of the most elegant neighborhood in Dallas, one thinks about Volk Estates in University Park. The Park Cities is made up of the town of Highland Park, the city of University Park, and SMU. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in each specific neighborhood of Park Cities.
University Park Neighborhood
The unifying theme of University Park is the excellent Highland Park Independent School District schools. Coupled with University Park’s reputation for safety, parks and tree lined streets, families with young children flock to University Park. Here you will also see the mapped MLS homes for sale in each specific neighborhood of University Park.
Volk Estates Neighborhood
Volk Estates is often considered the most prestigious neighborhood of Dallas. In University Park, Volk Estates is comprised of architecturally significant homes on estate lots, many of which are over one acre in size. Here you will also see the mapped MLS homes for sale in each specific neighborhood of Volk Estates.
Greenway Parks Neighborhood
Greenway Parks is the most successful planned development in Dallas. Not only is the plan of shared greenbelts relevant today, but it also attracts the highest quality young buyers. Greenway Parks has the distinction of being designed by architect David Williams, the father of Texas Modernism. Here you will also see MLS homes for sale mapped in Greenway Parks.
Bluffview Area Neighborhood
Bluffview Area is interesting because it is only five miles to downtown Dallas like University Park and has estate lots the size of those found in Preston Hollow. The topography and winding streets make the neighborhood desirable in a way that is specific to Bluffview. Here you will also see the mapped MLS homes for sale in each specific neighborhood of Bluffview Area.
Turtle Creek Area Neighborhood
Turtle Creek Park is a small, secluded, forested neighborhood of curving streets and hilly topography defined by Turtle Creek and the Katy Trail with Rock Creek running through the middle of this Dallas neighborhood. Here you will also see the mapped MLS homes for sale in each specific neighborhood of Turtle Creek Area.
Northern Hills Neighborhood
One of Dallas’ favorite niche neighborhoods is surrounded by Highland Park neighborhood on two sides, and the Katy Trail on one side, and Turtle Creek Park, a Dallas Neighborhood, on one side, secluded but enjoying the vibrancy of Dallas. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in Northern Hills.
Place Des Vosges Neighborhood
Place des Vosges is a niche Turtle Creek neighborhood made up of 16 homes that relate to the city with its Turtle Creek and downtown views, and yet its gated courtyard plan protects this Dallas neighborhood from the city. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in Place Des Vosges.
Swiss Avenue Historic District Neighborhood
Douglas Newby has sold more homes on Swiss Avenue than any other real estate agent or real estate company. Douglas Newby started his business here and continues to sell the finest homes on Swiss Avenue. The earliest homes, built in 1905, in the Swiss Avenue Historic District are found in the original addition of Munger Place, between the Swiss Avenue gates on Fitzhugh and Dumont. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in Swiss Avenue Historic District.
Lakewood Neighborhood
In the late 1920s and 1930s, Lakewood was the grandest neighborhood in Dallas. Prominent oilmen and merchants established this as the most prestigious district in the city. Here you will also see the mapped MLS homes for sale in each specific neighborhood of Lakewood.
White Rock Lake Neighborhood
You might decide to join the growing number of families moving to White Rock Lake to raise their children. Maybe you will buy a home overlooking White Rock Lake… Here you will also see the mapped MLS homes for sale in each specific neighborhood of White Rock Lake.
Swiss Avenue and Munger Place Historic Districts Neighborhood
Munger Place, which now comprises the Munger Place Historic District and Swiss Avenue Historic District, was created in 1905 as the finest residence park in the southland. Deed restrictions, uniform setbacks, and the best architects created a neighborhood that is increasingly attractive over 100 years later. Here you will also see the mapped MLS homes for sale in both Swiss Avenue & Munger Place Historic Districts.
Urban Reserve Neighborhood
You will see here all 50 modern homes in geographic order built in the Urban Reserve neighborhood on Vanguard Way. In addition, you will be able to search MLS for homes for sale in the Urban Reserve neighborhood. For your additional interest, the architect who designed the home has been identified along with the year it was built and the size of the home. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in Urban Reserve.
Far North Dallas Neighborhood
North Dallas neighborhoods and the real estate found in North Dallas is exciting because the North Dallas homes that are for sale are of a popular architectural style, are on large lots, and are easily accessible to Downtown Dallas. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in each specific neighborhood of Far North Dallas.
Glen Abbey Neighborhood
Glen Abbey is one of the last neighborhoods of enormous homes over 10,000 square feet designed by prominent architects. Since 2010 homes over 10,00 square feet have sold for approximately $4,000,000, often half of what the home originally cost to build. For those wanting a very large 10 year old home, Glen Abbey is a good place to find one at an attractive price. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in Glen Abbey.
Bent Tree Neighborhood
Bent Tree was developed with the planning concept of the Cloisters of White Rock Lake and the look and the prestige of Highland Park. Between the two in size, Bent Tree was successfully developed as the most prestigious neighborhood in far North Dallas and the home of two very fine golf and county clubs, Bent Tree Country Club and Preston Trail Golf Club. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in Bent Tree.
East Dallas Neighborhood
East Dallas has the greatest number of historic districts and early estate homes in Dallas. The East Dallas area is comprised of the Old East Dallas Neighborhoods, White Rock Lake Neighborhood, Lakewood… Here you will also see the mapped MLS homes for sale in each specific East Dallas neighborhood.
Downtown Dallas Neighborhood
Dallas has become the most economically solid city in the country. The city is fortunate to have a good city manager in a city manager form of government, an aesthetically driven city, generous philanthropists who are fully engaged in the future of Dallas, and a business environment that attracts Fortune 100 companies to move to Dallas and entrepreneurs and developers to invest in Dallas ensures Dallas survives. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in Downtown Dallas.
Kessler Park Neighborhood
Now Dallas has turned its attention to Trinity Park and Kessler Park’s side of the Trinity River. Kessler Park is only a few minutes from downtown. The development along the Trinity River and the further development of Trinity Park will strengthen the link between Kessler Park and downtown Dallas. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in Kessler Park.
Outside of Dallas Neighborhood
Dallas has driven the success of North Texas. There are many wonderful communities that enjoy the benefits of Dallas but offer specific amenities. In Vaquero at Westlake you will enjoy a private and prestigious gated community built around one of the state’s top golf courses. In Parker you will enjoy the several-acre lots and equestrian feel of this small town. In Cedar Hill you can use your mountain bike to explore the hills and terrain or be close to Joe Pool Lake. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in each specific neighborhood Outside of Dallas.
Lake Highlands Neighborhood
Lake Highlands is located in the northeast portion of Dallas and is considered to be a part of East Dallas. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in Lake Highlands.
Northwest Dallas Neighborhood
The midcentury neighborhoods west of Midway Road include Highland North, Sparkman Estates, Timberbrook, Midway Hollow and the Disney streets. You will find these neighborhoods between Midway Road on the east, Forest Lane on the north, Webb Chapel Road on the west and Northwest Highway on the south. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in each specific neighborhood of Northwest Dallas.
Oak Cliff Neighborhood
Oak Cliff is one of the featured neighborhoods found in the Dallas area. Oak Cliff is made up of three smaller neighborhoods inside Oak Cliff. Here you will see the mapped MLS homes for sale in each of those specific neighborhoods.
Lake Cliff Neighborhood
In this Lake Cliff neighborhood section you will discover new listings of homes that just came on the market in MLS along with the homes with recent MLS status changes. These new listings are followed by every home for sale in MLS found in this neighborhood. You also will see every MLS home for sale mapped. And to give you a better understanding of the Highland Park market, you will see the homes in MLS that have previously sold in this neighborhood.
Kessler Woods Neighborhood
Kessler Woods is a small neighborhood that contains only architecturally significant modern homes. It is located adjacent to the historic homes found in Kessler Park. Here you will also see MLS Homes for sale mapped in Kessler Woods.
Forest Lane to LBJ Neighborhood
In this Forest Lane to LBJ Neighborhood section you will discover 2 best Forest Lane to LBJ neighborhoods. Once you have had a chance to review these 2 distinct Forest Lane to LBJ neighborhoods, you will see new listings of homes that just came on the market in MLS along with the homes with recent MLS status changes. These new listings are followed by every home for sale in MLS found in this neighborhood. You also will see every MLS home for sale mapped. And to give you a better understanding of the Preston Hollow market, you will see the homes in MLS that have previously sold in this neighborhood.
Greenway Crest Neighborhood
In this Greenway Crest neighborhood section you will discover new listings of homes that just came on the market in MLS along with the homes with recent MLS status changes. These new listings are followed by every home for sale in MLS found in this neighborhood. You also will see every MLS home for sale mapped. And to give you a better understanding of the Greenway Crest market, you will see the homes in MLS that have previously sold in this neighborhood.
Merriman Park-University Manor Neighborhood
In this Merriman Park-University Manor neighborhood section you will discover new listings of homes that just came on the market in MLS along with the homes with recent MLS status changes. These new listings are followed by every home for sale in MLS found in this neighborhood. You also will see every MLS home for sale mapped. And to give you a better understanding of the Merriman Park-University Manor market, you will see the homes in MLS that have previously sold in this neighborhood.
Elm Thicket Neighborhood
In this Elm Thicket neighborhood section you will discover new listings of homes that just came on the market in MLS along with the homes with recent MLS status changes. These new listings are followed by every home for sale in MLS found in this neighborhood. You also will see every MLS home for sale mapped. And to give you a better understanding of the Elm Thicket market, you will see the homes in MLS that have previously sold in this neighborhood.
Featured Highland Park Neighborhood and Home
4400 Belfort Place is the Best Highland Park Home for Sale $34,500,000
This Was the Final One Acre Lot in Highland Park in Which to Build a New Home
Since 4400 Belfort Place was the last one-acre lot that did not already have a very large home on it or have a historically significant home on it with millions of dollars invested in renovation, it was important that the Highland Park home built here was the best. When you see this architecturally significant home, you will agree that it is spectacular.
Regardless of the Year, A New Highland Park Home of this Quality Previously Has Not Come on the Market
Regardless of the year, none of us have previously seen in Highland Park a new home that has come on the market with the quality and elegance of this Highland Park inspired Spanish Colonial Revival style home. In fact, in the last several years, there has not been a home of any age in Highland Park on an acre of land designed by a nationally known architect that has come on the market with the quality or appeal of the new home being built at 4400 Belfort Place. This home reaffirms the architectural excellence of Highland Park. Architect Larry Boerder has designed this Spanish Colonial style home with Mediterranean and Italianate detail to reflect the best of Highland Park and to reflect this timeless architectural style into the future.
Dallas Historic Homes in Historic and Conservation Districts
Real Estate Broker Douglas Newby Will Personally Help You Find Architecturally Significant Homes and the Best Sites in the Finest Dallas Neighborhoods
Douglas Newby understands neighborhoods better than any one in Dallas.
Stephen Anderson
I look forward to discussing your search for a significant home, whether it is a new architect designed home or a highland park historic home, Preston Hollow estate home, or an architecturally significant home in one of the finest Dallas neighborhoods.
Retaining Douglas Newby in a Few Hours Will Save You 100 hours of Unproductive Searches
Here, realtor and neighborhood specialist Douglas Newby identifies 190 distinct neighborhoods in Dallas that have architecturally significant homes. Douglas Newby reminds us, “As you know, there are many good Dallas neighborhoods but only a few great ones. We want our clients to know about the great ones. While location has always been considered important in real estate, even more important is a great site. As your real estate broker, we will help you find more than a great location. We will discuss the distinct nuances of the most prestigious neighborhoods and help you determine the finest site that best expresses the attributes of these Dallas neighborhoods.”
Douglas Newby Sells His Listings For a Higher Price Than Statistically Similar Homes
Douglas Newby, knowing the nuances of each neighborhood, helps you buy a home that will appreciate more than the other homes purchased at the same time.
Douglas Newby Will Help You Find a Home With Aesthetic, Economic and Real Value
If you are looking for the best home in one of the finest neighborhoods, I am committed to helping you find a home of aesthetic, economic and real value. Contact Douglas Newby at 214.522.1000.
I offer the finest homes and represent clients with the greatest understanding of aesthetics, architecture, and design. Please call me to see if I should represent you.
-Douglas Newby
Contact National Award Winning Realtor Douglas Newby to See if He Should Represent You
Videos of Some of Douglas Newby’s Favorite Neighborhoods
Volk Estates Neighborhood Video
Greenway Parks Neighborhood Video
Greenway Parks is currently the most valuable and desired neighborhood in Dallas bringing the highest price for land and homes per square foot. Once one discovers this hidden neighborhood, it is easy to realize the affection it garners. National award-winning Realtor Douglas Newby has continually sold homes in Greenway Parks off the market that have set benchmarks for the neighborhood.
Greenway Parks Dallas Neighborhood YouTube Video
Discover Mayflower Estates, A Small Dallas Neighborhood With Largest Estate Properties in Dallas
Armstrong Parkway Traverses Highland Park Neighborhoods
Turtle Creek Neighborhood Video
Turtle Creek Park Dallas Neighborhood Framed By Creeks and Trails
Place Des Vosges YouTube Video, a Dallas Neighborhood Combining Vibrancy and Nature
Dallas Neighborhood Northern Hills YouTube Video
YouTube video of White Rock Lake
White Rock Lake is the best known spot in Dallas and the best kept secret.
-Douglas Newby
Some Favorite Homes in Some Favorite Neighborhoods
David Williams Designed Home Sold by Douglas Newby with Preservation Deed Restrictions
6292 Mercedes Avenue, Dallas, Texas
David Williams Originated Texas Modern Style – Sold by Douglas Newby
Architect David Williams originated the Texas Modern Style inspired by Texas and Louisiana indigenous homes. The home at 6292 Mercedes Avenue in Wilshire Heights Neighborhood in Dallas that he designed for Ray McDowell in 1927 is where David Williams jumped off from the blatant Spanish Colonial eclecticism prevalent in the 1920s and designed a more “Texas Colonial” style home reflecting the indigenous qualities of East Texas and Louisiana. As architectural historian Jay C. Henry wrote in his fabulous book, Architecture in Texas 1895-1945, David Williams’ work was further inspired by the colonists led by Stephen Fuller Austin in 1821. David Williams said, “Their comfort demanded a little beauty and a great deal of taste. There is not in any one of these houses built in the Southwest before 1850 an instance of imitation of foreign styles, of sham, of striving for effect, of any use of unnatural, unnecessary ornament or of material not structural and fit for its purpose….Their style is modern, for it satisfies all the requirements of modern design and construction.”
Dallas Modern Home – Sold by Douglas Newby
5543 Drane Drive, Dallas, Texas – Celebrating Sunlight
Max Levy Architect Designed Modern Home in Greenway Parks
Contact Listing Agent Douglas Newby – Sold by Douglas Newby
Max Levy, FAIA, designed this home to embrace nature. He did this by designing the home to fully enjoy the five large live oak trees on the property and to reflect the greenways and the sense of nature in the neighborhood. Max Levy said that by respecting the trees, he was able to orchestrate a floor plan so that views from the home would be centered on the five live oak trees. The rooftop screen porch in the center of the home creates a treehouse space that enjoys a fireplace and view of the pool and the green of the garden.
Douglas Newby Sold Architect Mark Lemmon’s Own Home – An Architecturally Significant Historic Home Preserved with Deed Restrictions
3211 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Texas
Highland Park, Texas, National Historic Landmark – Sold by Douglas Newby
Many consider this Highland Park home designed by Mark Lemmon to be the most historically significant home in Highland Park and maybe Dallas and North Texas. Richard R. Brettell, the former director of the Dallas Museum of Art and founder of the Dallas Architecture Forum, co-authored with Willis Cecil Winters, FAIA, and former Dallas Parks Director, the book, Crafting Traditions—The Architecture of Mark Lemmon. Edmund P. Pillsbury, the former director of the Kimbell Art Museum and the Meadows Museum, wrote the introduction to this book on Mark Lemmon. Ted Pillsbury wrote that, “Mark Lemmon (1889-1975) was the most important historicist architect of 20th-Century Dallas.”
Crespi Hicks Estate Home
4211 West Lawther Drive, Dallas, Texas
White Rock Lake Estate Home
Estate Property on 3.95 Acres – Sold by Douglas Newby
Architect Ted Larson, contractor Randy Clowdus and landscape architect David Hocker renovated and created this spectacular home and landscape design. On nearly four acres, the most beautiful elevated point of White Rock Lake with 356 feet of frontage, you will find this 1936 renovated estate home. The talents of architect Ted Larson, contractor Randy Clowdus, and landscape architect David Hocker are showcased in this remarkable estate property offered for sale.
Places des Vosges Dallas Neighborhood Home – Sold
3901 Turtle Creek Boulevard #1, Dallas, Texas
The Architectural Centerpiece of Places Des Vosges – Sold by Douglas Newby
Architect James Langford designed the architecturally significant urban neighborhood around #1 Place des Vosges. The triangular plan of the grouped homes on the perimeter warmly embrace the interior common area of green space and #1 Place des Vosges, positioned to enjoy the visual axis to the parks of Turtle Creek and downtown Dallas.
Turtle Creek Park Dallas Neighborhood Home
Turtle Creek Real Estate
We all know modern homes that have straight lines and sharp edges but they are tricky and ever contrived. This home has a simple shape, its design submits to the site and the exterior materials are honest and straight-forward – concrete, steel, stucco, glass and teak.
Douglas Newby Has an Advantage in Predicting the Direction of Each Neighborhood
Because I have studied Dallas neighborhoods, written about Dallas historic neighborhoods, produced and wrote A Guide To The Older Neighborhoods of Dallas and have organized and sponsored many historic neighborhood home tours, I will be best able to assist you. Working closely with architects selecting sites for their clients makes me keenly aware of lots that can accentuate the architecture of a home.
A Site, A Neighborhood, and a Home is Your Greatest Design Decision
All of us at Douglas Newby & Associates are sensitive to the preferred locations and the nuances of each Highland Park and Dallas neighborhood. We recognize a home and its site is your greatest design decision.
Life in Dallas
Lauren Smyth and Porter Fuqua Represent Generation Shaping Dallas During the First Half of the 21st Century
Porter Fuqua is a residential architect who is the son of noted architect Wilson Fuqua, who has designed many important homes and designed the renovation of many architecturally significant homes like the Hal Thomson designed home previously owned by Dan and Cookie Owen. While Wilson has helped shape the aesthetic taste of Highland Park during the end of the 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century, Porter Fuqua has been helping shape Highland Park and the aesthetic of achievements of Dallas during the 21st century. It is exciting to see Porter Fuqua, who grew up in Highland Park at the architectural knee of his father, now make a great impact on the preservation of architecturally significant homes in Highland Park with his renovation design. He recently wowed the audience as an ICAA panelist discussing the renovation of 4915 Abbott Avenue, in which he was an important contributor. Porter Fuqua has both the talent and background to become a leader in his architectural field and make a great contribution to Highland Park and Dallas through the first half of the 21st century.
Commercial real estate attorney Lauren Smyth represents the type of talent that SMU first attracts to Dallas, in this case Lauren Smyth was raised in Nashville. At SMU, she was a Kappa, a double major, and graduated magna cum laude before she spent a year in France working both in fashion and foreign affairs. She returned to Dallas to attend SMU Law School and now is a key partner at Bradley Law Firm. Lauren Smyth has emerged as an attorney real estate developers and real estate brokers go to in order to make their visions and tentative transactions into a reality. Lauren Smyth is known for her creativity and precision to turn complex questions, leases or operations into simple transactions.
As Dallas increasingly becomes an international city, this generation with global sophistication, talent, aesthetic intelligence, and business acumen is a magnet for other people who want to continue developing Dallas and those moving to Dallas who want to invest in North Texas. Fifty years ago, Dallas was a brash, energetic, optimistic city ready to explode with growth and innovation. This generation, which includes Porter Fuqua and Lauren Smyth, will add additional expertise that will help make Dallas truly an international city and a major city in the center of the United States.
Laura Brady is a Great Example of Young Dynamic Business Leaders that Dallas Attracts
Laura Brady is a great example of the dynamic business leaders that Dallas attracts. Here her success building Strive and her contributions to Dallas are being celebrated. Harvard graduate, Captain of her college hockey team, her contagious success inspires all who meet her. No wonder Dallas keeps building on its success when it attracts this type of talent!
SMU is Victorious After 40 Years
SMU Celebrates Touchdown with Peruna Running Across the Field
All of Dallas, football fans and non-football fans, SMU Alumni, and non-SMU Alumni are excited about SMU being nationally ranked and going to the playoffs. Standing by the sideline at the Cal game, I saw SMU cinch a position in the NCAA football playoffs. SMU has once again become Dallas’ team.
Paul Rogers SMU’s Faculty Athletic Representative Seen on Sideline of SMU Game
SMU Quarterback Kevin Jennings Shows Nimble Footwork
SMU Game Against California Golden Bears
Fashion in Highland Park Village
Longhorn Ballroom Legacies Patron Tour
One of the treats of being a Legacies History Conference patron was a tour of the Longhorn Ballroom found in the Cedars neighborhood owned and renovated by Edwin Cabaniss.
We saw the original bar that was moved to the Proprietor’s Room. We saw original murals that have been uncovered. We saw pictures of the previous owners and costumes of performers that ranged from James Brown to Tammy Wynette. We saw Bob Wills’ saddle that he wore on Pumpkin, his horse, that he rode across the dance floor every evening. The Longhorn Ballroom has fabulous performing acts across many styles of music. The tour was both informative and nostalgic. It is truly a Dallas historic landmark.
Legacies Dallas History Conference at the Dallas Public Library
The Legacies Dallas History Conference coordinated by historian Mike Hazel is the premier history conference in Dallas supported by many history and preservation organizations. The talks are always fascinating and give us a better understanding of Dallas. A Legacies Journal will provide articles on the topics presented. Every year I see old friends like Martin Cox who is a Leadership Dallas classmate of mine, a Highland Park landmarked home homeowner and past president of Chase Bank Dallas.
Beverly Drive Book Club
Beverly Drive Book Club is the oldest book club in Dallas. A speaker presents one book a month which includes vigorous questions, great insights and delightful interaction of neighbors who live on Beverly Drive. Meeting with the Beverly Drive Book Club was great fun, and I came away with many additional insights.
Explore Life in Dallas Through the Lens of Douglas Newby
Appreciation is Expressed for Knowledge of Dallas and Buying and Selling a Home in the Finest Neighborhoods
Douglas Newby is known for his broad knowledge of Dallas-area historic homes.
Steve Brown
Dallas Morning News Real Estate Editor
Thank you, Douglas.
I especially appreciate your words and your talk coming from you, as a real estate professional.
You are correct, so much of the market is driven by cost/SF, room count, features, that it misses the soul and spirit of a place.
Something that I love about the design process and especially with residential design, is the conversations become very intimate … describe family holidays, Friday evenings, Sunday mornings, after school, your bedtime routine, entertaining family, friends.
And there’s no better compliment than a text on a Friday midnight, “Our friends just left and the kitchen was magnificent…,” or a Sunday afternoon, “Just woke up from a nap and looking at our back garden through our beautiful windows, how special is this place you made for us.”
On your talk, I specifically appreciate that you painted the picture with words … not images. So powerful … and while I know some of the places you described, it’s magic to hear them come alive with language.
And the circumstance around the talk is funny (not funny) and ironic … a serious and passionate talk about not being superficial.
Thanks again for your commitment to our craft.
I’m in China these days, back and forth between Shenzhen and Shanghai, truly an amazing place.
Best,
Peter Brown
Peter Brown is an international architect who has designed and created strategies for spectacular projects around the world. He is equally sensitive to residential design. www.peterbrownarchitects.com
Douglas!!! I loved your talk! The camera really loves you!
What a great accomplishment… I’m so impressed by your talk, by your stage presence. It’s remarkable how well your generous spirit and good nature comes across just by virtue of being present on the stage. You wouldn’t have to speak a word to have that come through. It was really inspiring to see you on stage, sharing your mind.
Sending warmest regards and happiness.
Big Hugs and Gratitude,
Zoe Luhtala
Doug,
Finally had a chance to watch your beautiful talk. Bravo! Such an important message and your story telling was very compelling.
Class act all the way.
I especially valued your insights about what makes us happy in a home. Such universal, human concepts. But, it takes a pro like you to synthesize them into insights that a layman like me can grasp.
I loved the way you described the woman who built a house on a ravine, where you enter through the roof.
You did a superb job, Doug.
How did it feel to deliver?
What feedback have you gotten?
Yes, I will be at TED this year. Hope we can sit down and catch up. Eager to hear about your year and your outlook for the coming year.
Andrea Kates
Doug –
I enjoyed yesterday’s talk and hope you will come back to the Dallas Woman’s Club. I learned so much about Dallas architecture and you opened my eyes and got me thinking.
Maria Niemi
Doug,
GREAT SHOW you put on last night! An elegant, informative, magical evening. I think the buzzing in the crowd – and the looks on their faces as they walked around in sheer amazement – proved there is much interest in seeing Dallas’ TRULY special houses.
Kudos to you. You should be very, very proud.
Rob Brinkley
Award-Winning Editor
You don’t take an inventory of houses, and simply tally how many closets or how many dishwashers each has. Anyone can do that. You interpret a home.
Kirby Allison
Founder and Owner of Hanger Project
After winning The Wall Street Journal’s and Luxury Conclave’s Best Property Marketing Campaign for two consecutive years, the Leaders in Luxury presented Douglas Newby the first Hall of Fame Award ever presented for Best Property Marketing Campaign, acknowledging his extraordinary work with architecturally significant homes.
Dallas Morning News
Belatedly, but with deep gratitude, thank you for the most knowledgeable presentation and hosting of the AIA Dallas’ May Chapter Meeting. Thank you for arranging the use of the beautiful Edward Durell Stone home and your guidance on how the evening would unfold. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the venue and the historical background that you provided. The guests of honor from Preservation Dallas and The Dallas Architecture Forum were awed by the entire event.”
We could not have done this without your kindness and mentorship. On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Members and the Staff of AIA, Dallas, thank you.
Carolyn B. Newsom
Executive Director, AIA Dallas
Doug,
Finally had a chance to watch your beautiful talk. Bravo! Such an important message and your story telling was very compelling.
Class act all the way.
I especially valued your insights about what makes us happy in a home. Such universal, human concepts. But, it takes a pro like you to synthesize them into insights that a layman like me can grasp.
I loved the way you described the woman who built a house on a ravine, where you enter through the roof.
You did a superb job, Doug.
How did it feel to deliver?
What feedback have you gotten?
Yes, I will be at TED this year. Hope we can sit down and catch up. Eager to hear about your year and your outlook for the coming year.
Andrea Kates
…forgive my delay and know that it was a remarkable Panel for which I am extremely grateful that you agreed to conceive and moderate it.
I know that the evening was a success from the many attendees who told they thought it was wonderful.
Your graciousness, intelligence and wit made the program. Thank you Doug, very, very much.
W. Mark Gunderson, AIA
Vice-President/Panels and Symposia
Dallas Architecture Forum
One of my TED memories is you and Chris (4Chan) talking urban architecture. You truly have a way with talented young people – I’m not sure how the algorithm knows that, but I’m glad it does! Lucky Fellows!
Ruth Ann Harnisch
Philanthropist
Thought Leader
Doug,
Thanks so much for the evening at Mrs. McDermott’s. It’s a rare treat just to be in her house, much less share it with great food, company, conversation and the lady herself. Everyone agreed that the discussion you moderated really gave the evening its unique character, turning the conversation away from the usual social small-talk to much more interesting issues you usually don’t get into with people you’ve just met. It was the perfect topic to open things up, because while even sophisticated civilians are often reluctant to talk about art and architecture if they’re put on the spot, everyone has strong feelings about their community and its culture – I know everyone there welcomed the opportunity to hold forth and listen to other views. Every event you’ve done has been memorable, but I think this format bears repetition in some form – I loved Mrs. McDermott’s characterization of it as a “mixer”, but uniquely you had people exchanging ideas first and foremost, rather than business cards or phone numbers. Needless to say, Ellen and I had a terrific time and are grateful you included us.
Michael Ennis
Author
Dear Doug,
A million thanks for the incredible day you planned for us on Saturday! What a treat! The homes are all incredible! Having you as our guide was extraordinary! And to have Gary Olp meet us at the Washburn residence was really the icing on the cake. Everyone really enjoyed listening to both of you. And yes, lunch included a very lively discussion of which home was each person’s favorite.
Than you again and again for an amazing day!
Nancy Cohen Israel
You were fabulous Doug!
Our group of luxury home agents absolutely loved the opportunity to meet you and to hear your insights. They left with great information after having been charmed by you.
Laurie Moore-Moore
Real Estate Industry Leader
Mr. Newby, I heard you on 90.1 yesterday and found it very interesting to discover some new things about the city I grew up in. I would encourage you to continue to visit with KERA because there was no shortage of callers or interest in what you had to say. Thank you for making Dallas ever-more interesting and intriguing.
Andrew Kippen
Dear Mr. Newby,
Thank you so much for your very interesting talk to our club on Dallas’ Significant Homes. I know I speak for all who were there that it was most informative and very interesting!
Mary Catherin Stephenson
Dear Doug,
…you’re still the best realtor I’ve ever met.
Kim Gaven and Drew Moore
East Dallas Homeowner
Dear Douglas, I was very happy to speak with you this morning. I fear I do not speak or write so eloquently. But I speak from my heart when I write. I was so taken back by your article that I was almost in tears.
I am writing my dissertation on architecture and music and the Stretto House in particular. I came across your site and it was very helpful in my introductory paragraph on architecture around Dallas. It really is good, and I thank you!
Alissa Roosa
Cleveland, OH
Thank you for attending the Texas Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Board meeting! You posed several excellent questions which aided in the lively discussion of the projects presented this year. I personally appreciated your thoughtfulness and critical analysis of projects which required a closer look. Your expertise in historic real estate is invaluable to the TPTF Advisory Board, and helps the program succeed in awarding funds to worthy projects!
Ashley Salie
Texas Historical Commission
Hi Doug, I just wanted to send a quick note to let you know how much I appreciate your knowledge and insight into Dallas architectural history and preservation. Your website established the foundation for my interest in historical homes here. It’s such a wonderful and fantastic resource. Thank you!
Alberto Garza
Sidewalks of Dallas
Douglas, I just watched your TEDx talk. It’s wonderful, and right on. Thanks for your commitment to pushing design forward!
Peter Brown
Dear Doug – thank you for your interest and concern for Dallas architecture – I do believe there has been improvement in the last twenty years and you have helped bring it about.
Virginia DeCleva
Mr. Newby:
I wanted to drop you a quick note. I have very much enjoyed reading about Dallas architecture styles and history on your Web site. We are looking for a modern/contemporary home and have found your writing very enlightening.
My best to you this holiday season.
Robert Moore
Publisher
Dallas Voice
The Authentic European touch – and the fact that Realtor Douglas Newby only deals in new construction when it’s architect designed; his urbane tastes lean toward the truly historical and the architecturally significant.
Paper City
You are the only Realtor I have met who really understands architecture, good design and how it relates to its environment. Since Susan and I are both architects, this was important to us. It is because of your business acumen that we were able to purchase a George Woo designed postmodern home on the highest elevation in the county that we are already enjoying. Thanks for everything.
Charles Smith, AIA
Photographer
I had a chance to check out your Ted talk – it’s great! I completely agree with your perspective. My wife and I fell in love with our house because of the way it flows into a terraced and unexpectedly large backyard. It’s also a complete surprise as the house is only about a mile from UT Southwestern and you would never know from the street that it is hiding a ‘private park’ behind it.
Todd Roberts, PhD
Art a la Carte
I simply want to thank you for the great architecture presentation. My partner and I live in an architect designed 1953 home and are always interested in good houses.
Bruce Davis
Doug – Your glossary of Dallas regional architects is wonderful. Job well done.
Daniel Jones Cooper
Dear Mr. Newby,
I enjoy referencing your website in my continued journey in learning about both historical and modern residential architecture in Dallas. Your photography on the site is exquisite, and your eye for detail is certainly recognized….Thanks for all you do to promote the recognition of architecturally significant structures and the field of architectural and interior design.
Jan Parker, FASID
Director of the School of Interior Design
The Art Institute of Dallas
My discovery of Douglas Newby of Douglas Newby & Associates and his lifelong passion for historical architecture was a blessing. His efforts to create a resource for architecturally significant homes in Texas is a well-recognized and ongoing love affair.
Linda Leigh Paul,
Author Haciendas: Spanish Colonial
Houses in the U.S. and Mexico
Dear Doug, Thank you so much for your recent update on Dallas real estate. I always learn so much from you.
Dawna Richter
Banker
Dear Mr. Newby:
I just wanted to write to thank you for your website. I have enjoyed it so much! Thank you for the the time you spent on it and making it available to others. It is excellent.
I am an interior designer and architectural history is my number one interest. I really only knew of the Crespi home. I was in Dallas earlier this week and happened to drive past Swiss Avenue. What a discovery! I believe the 1920’s produced the best Revival styles so it was a treat to happen upon the area.
John McElveen
Hello Doug,
I just wanted to thank you for your example of excellence which is so clear from reading your website. I love your quotes, values, and approach – all of these are extremely inspirational and quite profound. I appreciate you setting a standard which challenges me to be better and serve my clients with the ultimate goal of “grace, efficiency, and goodwill” in their achievement of their “dreams and objectives.”
Brandon Jozwiak
Realtor, Durham, NC
Douglas Newby adds, “that Peggy will add even greater depth to our interpreting the real estate market and understanding good design. The aesthetics and economic value of a home are tightly intertwined. A home is your greatest design decision; we want our clients to benefit from good design.”
The Dallas Morning News
I just want to thank you for your contribution to Texas Modern architecture style. I have found your website to be very informative on the subjects of my grandfather, David Williams, and of the other notable architects that have contributed to this regionalist movement.
Thomas McMahon
Doug, I wanted you to know that this November our new home is going to be on the AIA Dallas Home Tour thanks, in part, to your efforts. That’s because when we began the design effort four years ago we relied heavily on your website, Architecturally Significant Homes, to find candidate architects. We found your website to be an incredibly rich resource, especially regarding modern architecture and architects in the Dallas area. We ultimately settled on Cliff Welch and couldn’t be happier with the result. You’re welcome to tour the home anytime. I think you will find it to your liking.
Thanks for helping make our dream home a reality and thanks for all your contributions to the Dallas modern architecture community.
Mark Burton
My family and I recently spent almost three months in Dallas…Loved the people and the amazing architecture. Not looking to make a move from SC (Greenville) right now, BUT…maybe at some point down the road. Glad I discovered your wonderful site (and insight)!
Jim Simkins
You’re the very best- the consummate professional!
Terri Cox
Thank you, Douglas! It was a sincere pleasure doing business with you.
Realtor
Thank you so very much for taking the time yesterday to teach me the “ABCs” that a first time home buyers should know and look for when buying a house. The information you shared was invaluable.
Marcia Maia
Fabienne and I would like to thank you very much for the visits we made together, we really enjoyed your advices and comments, and your expertise on Dallas architecture is amazing (your website is an incredible resource on Dallas significant homes).
I will definitely recommend you to friends and colleagues.
Eric Leonard
Great TED Talk Douglas! I really enjoyed it and thought you did a terrific job. You have a great stage presence. I’d love to chat with you the next time I see you about how you prepared for that talk. Doing a TED Talk is on my long term goals list.
Brandt Barham
Douglas, I just listened to this very well crafted and delivered talk. I LOVE that you brought the human back into the idea of what makes s happy, what we love about our homes.. It reminded me of a continuation of Marc Kushner’s talk about the design of the home he grew up in .. “every time I walked along the cat walk from the bathroom to my bedroom in view of people in the living room , I HATED it, .. and that’s architecture.
The idea of what we love having NOTHING to so with # of rooms or the kind of description that we are given on digital sites. The stripping away of the human in all of the qualitative things we love.
The only suggestion you might try is to actually give some of your examples personalities. make them a story .. the school district vs school, the gentrifying neighborhood and the welcoming sound of construction vs the noise annoyances. It would cement these concepts in the listeners minds.
All in all I love the idea. Looking forward to seeing you at TED. Cheers!
Sunny
Dearest Doug,
Thank you, thank you!What a gift – an ode to architects and good taste/design – I could not agree with you more on all that you so eloquently point out, especially the idea that what is seen out the window becomes an extension of style !
Bravo!
May this year be a great source of happiness to you.
Andrea
Hi Douglas, I got a chance this morning to view your presentation on TED Talks. Great job. Thank you for being a supporter of great design. I hope it reaches a wide audience. We really push clients to think about quality versus abundant space, and strive to have all our spaces relate to the outdoors. I’ll put your TED link on our Facebook site.
Ali Jamie