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City Plan Commission approves Viola’s House maternity home on Park Row despite neighborhood concerns
Summary
The City Plan Commission approved a permanent special use permit for a group residential facility (Viola’s House) on Park Row in South Dallas, subject to site-plan conditions, after supporters described services for mothers and children and neighbors raised concerns about local crime and property upkeep.
The Dallas City Plan Commission on Oct. 23 granted a permanent special use permit to Viola’s House to operate a group residential facility for mothers and children on Park Row in the South Dallas Fair Park area, approving the SUP subject to site-plan conditions.
Commissioners heard proponents stress the program’s wraparound services — housing, on-site childcare, job and life-skills training and a high success rate for graduates — and opponents voice concerns about neighborhood safety and the condition of nearby properties.
“We have found that 90 percent of our graduates transition into stable housing,” said Pastor Chris…
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