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borhood, plus all of West Davis from Jefferson to North Rosemont, part of the L.O. Daniel neighborhood and all of West Jefferson from near Marsalis to Hampton.

Since the overlay was created in Oak Cliff, it has resulted in one old Bishop Arts house being moved to West Dallas, and negotiations are underway for a Bishop Arts duplex that could be demolished.

“It’s a great tool because it gives everyone a chance to just talk about it,” Amonett says. “Sometimes if the owners just hear from neighbors, they can come to a solution that everyone can agree on.”