WANTED: $2,595 AIRBNB

WHO DOESN’T WANT to stay in an Airbnb that costs $2,595 a night?

This one bills itself as “Dallas Downton Abbey.” The Airbnb ad describes the home as close to Downtown, Southern Methodist University, George W. Bush Library, NorthPark Center and Highland Park Village, the Perot Museum and Love Field Airport.

gardens and tree views and exquisite craftsmanship,” reads the ad. “It includes a full home spa with a Vichy shower, three steam rooms, with a large salt water pool and hot tub, cigar humidor and a full-time house manager.”

A maid is included. A chef is available for an extra fee. Don’t forget the movie theater and old-fashioned popcorn maker.

More stunning: “Our home is located on one of the most famous streets in the country. The billionaire Ross Perot lives four houses down, the Dallas Maverick Dirk Nowitzki lives on our street, along with three other billionaire moguls and celebrities. The street to live on in Dallas! Preston Hollow is one of the nicest neighborhoods in Texas, 10-minute access to private air field to accommodate all sizes of aircraft.”

Debunked: Three common road construction conundrums

The good news is that this year the City is improving local roads, including portions of Walnut Hill, Inwood and Midway. The bad news? Construction is a traffic nightmare, so much so that complaining about the improvements is a neighborhood pastime. We asked City of Dallas Director of Public Works Robert Perez to answer three common questions his department frequently receives. For a complete list of upcoming citywide projects, check out Dallas’ five-year infrastructure management plan at dallascityhall.com/departments/ public-works.

1. How does the City of Dallas choose which streets to repair?

Streets in the city are categorized based on their “Pavement Condition Index.” Roads are rated from 0, being the worst, to 100, being new. Streets that are rated poorly are reserved for bond projects, and the City uses maintenance funds to improve roads in better condition. “We’ll basically schedule or provide maintenance on available funding,” Perez says.

2. Why doesn’t the City do road construction at night?

There are often residences on either side of the street, Perez says. “If you do the work at night, those residents are affected. It’s a balance. I would love to do a lot of work at night, but we have to take into consideration residences and local businesses.”

3. Why are streets closed when no repairs are happening?

“You’ll love this gorgeous retreat in the city because it is elegant, safe, clean, and bright, with lush

The owner would not respond to requests for an interview.

— LISA KRESL

One of the most common complaints the City receives is, “The street is closed for no reason,” Perez says. After pouring concrete, it has to cure anywhere from five to seven days. “If you’re going to put asphalt or traffic on a street, it needs to be fully cured before you do that, otherwise, it gets damaged.” —ELISSA

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