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In honor of Juneteenth, we partnered with Tenth Street Residential Organization for a historic trolley tour through one of Dallas’ oldest and most intact Freedmen’s Towns: Tenth Street.

A neighborhood we’ve had the privilege of serving for years, Tenth Street is more than a collection of historic buildings. It’s a story of resilience, community, and generations of Black families who built a thriving cultural and economic center despite decades of disinvestment.

To learn more about Tenth Street’s history, check out kinkofa - (kin•koh•fa) and the Tenth Street Digital Museum for more information and how to get involved.

Swipe through to take a walk through Tenth Street.

We are hiring!

Currently Seeking: Designer/ Senior Designer (Arch II / Arch III) - Dallas, TX
Start Date: August 1st, 2026

We are looking for an individual with a strong desire to grow as a well-rounded architect and designer who contributes to the broader objectives of our community focused organization. The work we do is impactful and rewarding; it is also challenging. You will work with people in places where design services are typically not accessible and normally do not have access to critical design thinking. You will be expected to contribute to all aspects of project delivery from community meetings and pre-design through to completion of architecture and creative projects. This will include:

- Design-forward thinking with an iterative approach to complex problems

- Conducting research and analysis on site conditions, building codes and zoning regulations

- Schematic design, design development, construction documentation and administration under the supervision of a licensed architect.

This position requires the ability to proactively work with peers to manage projects at varying scales, from “micro” to large with multiple consultants and user groups. Project tasks will include assisting in the production of multi-family affordable housing design and documentation, public space initiatives, as well as ongoing planning and community engagement efforts. While the position is based in Dallas, it will support partnerships across Texas, as well as nationally.

See link in bio for full job description!

Coming up!

Low-income communities of color have historically been excluded from planning and design practices. Today, as housing costs continue to rise, many of these same residents are experiencing housing affordability issues that threaten the rich neighborhood fabrics they have built over generations.

[bc] exists to address issues of uneven development and inequity across Texas and nationally — and donors are critical to helping us build community capacity through design, housing delivery, and the arts.

We’re aiming to reach 50 donors to power our work by December 31, and we need your help to get there. Click the link in our bio to make your year-end gift today!

Link in our bio.

Stay tuned for our new website launch! It’s been a long time coming.

We were honored to receive an award from AIA Dallas’s Built Design Awards! [bc] received a Merit Award for the Historic Tenth Street District’s neighborhood resource center, affectionately known as the Little Blue House at 1208 E 10th Street. Thank you for your recognition of this community-based work.

Located in the heart of Tenth Street, 1208 E 10th was identified as an ideal location for a community gathering space where neighbors could gather, organize, and plan when [bc] purchased it years ago. Though the house was tired, its scale, visibility, and central position made it well-suited to serve the Historic District’s needs. Today, the restored space has become a cultural anchor for the neighborhood, hosting community-driven events and exhibitions. Every gathering reflects a shared investment in creative expression, education, and neighborhood pride.

The list of people and organizations who have made this recognition possible is long - this has been a large effort scaling several years. We would like to express our gratitude to the following:

Tenth Street Residential Association
The Texas Historic Commission
Texas Historical Foundation
City of Dallas - Office of Arts and Culture
The Dallas Foundation
The Meadows Foundation
Mary McDermott Cook
The Summerlee Foundation
Hakeem Adewumi for his creativity and passion throughout his curation of arts and cultural programming .house
Marion Marshall for her wisdom, guidance, and championing of the Little Blue House
Tyrene Calvesbert, Marcelo Lopez Dinardi, and the Texas A&M Spring 2024 architecture studio for their diligent work on the 10th Street Models
And all former and present [bc] staff from 2015-2025 for seeing this through!

We were honored to receive an award from AIA Dallas’s Built Design Awards! [bc] received a Merit Award for the Historic Tenth Street District’s neighborhood resource center, affectionately known as the Little Blue House at 1208 E 10th Street. Thank you for your recognition of this community-based work.

See previous post for our application!

Located in the heart of Tenth Street, 1208 E 10th was identified as an ideal location for a community gathering space where neighbors could gather, organize, and plan when [bc] purchased it years ago. Though the house was tired, its scale, visibility, and central position made it well-suited to serve the Historic District’s needs. Today, the restored space has become a cultural anchor for the neighborhood, hosting community-driven events and exhibitions. Every gathering reflects a shared investment in creative expression, education, and neighborhood pride.

The list of people and organizations who have made this recognition possible is long - this has been a large effort scaling several years. We would like to express our gratitude to the following:

Tenth Street Residential Association
The Texas Historic Commission
Texas Historical Foundation
City of Dallas - Office of Arts and Culture
The Dallas Foundation
The Meadows Foundation
Mary McDermott Cook
The Summerlee Foundation
Hakeem Adewumi for his creativity and passion throughout his curation of arts and cultural programming .house
Marion Marshall for her wisdom, guidance, and championing of the Little Blue House
Tyrene Calvesbert, Marcelo Lopez Dinardi, and the Texas A&M Spring 2024 architecture studio for their diligent work on the 10th Street Models
And all former and present [bc] staff from 2015-2025 for seeing this through!

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’ve reached our $5,000 goal for the Little Blue House! We’re deeply grateful to everyone who has given so far — your support is what makes this work possible.

We’ve since raised our goal, and there’s still time to contribute before donations close this Thursday, September 18. If you haven’t given yet, you can still be a part of this effort. Link in bio to donate.