White Rock
While some refer to Casa Linda as the second oldest shopping center in Dallas, it’s actually the first in Dallas proper - HPV is in Highland Park. Developed in 1945 by Carl Brown, it has a myriad of restaurants and personal services. It’s a skipping rocks toss to the activities at White Rock Lake and what’s referred to as “old” Lake Highlands, a neighborhood that is also experiencing new business growth and development. Although, it won’t win any beauty contests, Garland Road has businesses and restaurants that are hidden gems, you can’t live without. We say if they’re too chicken to redevelop it, funk her up with a permanent mobile food court! It works for Congress Avenue in Austin!
