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by quixomniac
11 Jul 2023 22:59
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Trinity River Park
Replies: 468
Views: 448857

Re: Trinity River Park

There will never be a version of this park built that comes close to the voter-approved vision, and that's just fine. If Dallas wants a transformative world-class vanity project, plan something that's actually feasible. My vote goes to a Barton Springs style pool in front of the White Rock Bath Hou...
by quixomniac
14 Sep 2022 20:03
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Fair Park
Replies: 165
Views: 138181

Re: Fair Park

"Look: Cotton Bowl, Fair Park improvements wanted in Nov. 8 election" - https://prestonhollow.advocatemag.com/2022/09/07/cotton-bowl-fair-park-renderings/ Fair Park First and architecture firm Overland Partners released these artist renderings of the plans, which would renovate the Automo...
by quixomniac
09 Sep 2022 17:48
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Dallas Water Commons
Replies: 16
Views: 5574

Re: Dallas Water Commons

Kind of disappointing compared to the older renderings. The square ponds were at least somewhat interesting. These just look like the a regular pond in las colinas or some suburban residential development. It completely dropped the flooded woodlands section. It also seems they narrowed the size of t...
by quixomniac
01 Sep 2022 18:07
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-345
Replies: 431
Views: 308771

Re: I-345

A coalition of groups wants to stop the plan and study some more. https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2022/08/meet-the-new-group-opposing-txdots-plan-for-i-345/ Really? When it became evident in the survey, that most people wanted it trenched and decked, instead of realizing they were in the mino...
by quixomniac
26 Aug 2022 19:17
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-345
Replies: 431
Views: 308771

Re: I-345

A coalition of groups wants to stop the plan and study some more. https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2022/08/meet-the-new-group-opposing-txdots-plan-for-i-345/ Really? When it became evident in the survey, that most people wanted it trenched and decked, instead of realizing they were in the mino...
by quixomniac
08 Jun 2022 23:21
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: South Dallas: University Hills
Replies: 28
Views: 25156

Re: South Dallas: University Hills

Does it completely miss DART? It doesn't seem integrated into the station [they might not own the land closer by], but the rail-line ends right near there, so they would just have to make a short trail, or they could move the entire station about 1/4 of a mile. That’s correct. they do not own the l...
by quixomniac
27 May 2022 17:50
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Cliff Progressing
Replies: 253
Views: 193169

Re: Oak Cliff Progressing

New York developer plans its first Dallas deal in North Oak Cliff - Dallas Morning News https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2022/05/25/new-york-developer-plans-first-dallas-deal-in-north-oak-cliff/ The vacant property at East Jefferson Boulevard and Colorado was one of the Dallas locati...
by quixomniac
26 May 2022 16:21
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-345
Replies: 431
Views: 308771

Re: I-345

345.JPG All to accommodate traffic that is 84% just passing through …. And this has an even worse impact on the appeal of carpenter park than the elevated hwy does. Like whew, who would want to actually spend time there, it looks miserable. Whered you get that figure from? But yes alot of traffic i...
by quixomniac
26 May 2022 16:12
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-345
Replies: 431
Views: 308771

Re: I-345

Not sure why people are acting surprised. The flyover video is just a visual representation of the hybrid alternative they were discussing a year ago. Hannibal here posted all the links, those who participated in the study voted. A majority of the people voted for some kind of trench so that we can ...
by quixomniac
13 Nov 2021 00:38
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Downtown: Klyde Warren Park
Replies: 228
Views: 173279

Re: Downtown: Klyde Warren Park

Found this on YouTube. It shows additional renderings that I haven’t seen before. This is a month old. Still no start date for the fountain but the bid for the expansion starts Jan 6th. Starts at 39:00 https://youtu.be/fWaWx66r2cE Looks like the Super Fountain is now just 3 separate fountains, that...
by quixomniac
10 Nov 2021 18:14
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Dallas High School
Replies: 165
Views: 114631

Re: Downtown Dallas: Dallas High School

maconahey wrote:Image

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It looks great. coulda fooled me and told me this was in Europe.
Thanks for the update.
by quixomniac
05 Nov 2021 21:24
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 918
Views: 760095

Re: Victory Park 3.0

I think North end will be the catalyst for the immediate area around AAC where the WFAA station was. But we will see significant upgrades with the following 1. Victory Commons, next to the dart station, One more step to filling up the parking lots around AAC. Will also help with shops, restaurants 2...
by quixomniac
30 Oct 2021 15:24
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
Replies: 766
Views: 532806

Re: Corporate Relocations/Expansions

Anyone think this will affect the Goldman Sachs HQ expansion in DFW? The Fight Between Texas and Wall Street Is About to Get Bigger Just a few months ago, drawn by the promise of low taxes and light regulation, some of the largest banks and asset managers in the U.S. were ramping up their flight fro...
by quixomniac
21 Oct 2021 15:01
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: DART D2 Subway
Replies: 508
Views: 404556

Re: DART D2 Subway

For full disclosure, Hannibal Lecter and Tucy have been against D2 from the beginning. And there is no version of it that will ever satisfy them, so you cannot expect objective/constructive discussion there. \ This is reminiscent of the old litigator's strategy lesson: If the facts are in your favo...
by quixomniac
19 Oct 2021 22:24
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: DART D2 Subway
Replies: 508
Views: 404556

Re: DART D2 Subway

The good news: The latest proposal keeps D2 out of Deep Ellum. The bad news: They still haven't put a stake through the heart of this abomination. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/city-council-committee-reviews-latest-dart-d2-path-unveiled-after-years-of-debate/2773147/ Just curious, why do you fe...
by quixomniac
04 Oct 2021 21:15
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings
Replies: 636
Views: 628889

Re: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings

Anyone find any designs on the QT? Soo much for the Oak Lawn Committee
by quixomniac
04 Sep 2021 00:01
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple
Replies: 670
Views: 568985

Re: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple

ignore the crack in my windshield, :D
It looks like the building is topped off.
Now they just gotta finish removing the scaffold and to finish the exterior underneath.
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by quixomniac
25 Aug 2021 17:26
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 352133

Re: Uptown Dallas - Field Street Development [North End Apartments Site]

Hunt.Dallas.NIGHT.jpg Wouldn't it be something if the Hunt project is the the first one out of the ground ahead of the proposed Harwood 12, Hillwood Urban, KDC/Miyama, & Kaizen's Field Street towers? Talk about jumping to the head of the class with an 80+ story tower on Dallas' skyline. Whew. N...
by quixomniac
25 Aug 2021 15:18
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 352133

Re: Uptown Dallas - Field Street Development [North End Apartments Site]

Hmm. Is this real? Or a fluff article? It is Steve Brown… Is Goldman Sachs targeting a big new development near downtown Dallas? Now Goldman is zeroing in on Hunt Realty Investments’ planned Field Street mixed-use development on the northwest side of downtown as a location for up to 6,000 workers, a...
by quixomniac
15 Aug 2021 17:10
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: DART D2 Subway
Replies: 508
Views: 404556

Re: DART D2 Subway

Y’all make sure to email your opinions: DDOTPlanning@dallascityhall.com This one is my favorite, and naturally it looks like the most expensive option. Any of them are better than that 2-5 option though, which crosses over E-M-C at-grade right alongside 345. I worry that might create another visual ...
by quixomniac
13 Aug 2021 18:04
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Cliff Progressing
Replies: 253
Views: 193169

Re: Oak Cliff Progressing

Talking to a tenant of one of these industrial areas and they mentioned the area highlighted had recently been bought to place apartments on. DCAD is showing most of that land was purchased earlier this year by Andor Properties out of Dallas / Park Cities. Here are some associated LLCs that I found...
by quixomniac
12 Aug 2021 21:51
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: DART D2 Subway
Replies: 508
Views: 404556

Re: DART D2 Subway

https://www.dart.org/shareroot/about/expansion/d2/D2SubwayEastEndPublicMeeting05aug21.pdf A look at the proposed solutions of what to do with the east end of D2. Thanks! My main req. are that Deep ellum keeps a station there, and minimizes impact on Good Latimer. I like 3-1A. But it looks like it n...
by quixomniac
12 Aug 2021 17:03
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple
Replies: 670
Views: 568985

Re: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple

Tivo_Kenevil wrote:Why does the top look longer than the base..

It’s the overhang on the building.
Originally meant for an air taxi heli pad thing.
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by quixomniac
11 Aug 2021 19:45
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: DART D2 Subway
Replies: 508
Views: 404556

Re: DART D2 Subway

Is D2 Queued up for any funding in this new infrastructure bill? Secretary Pete Buttigieg rides DART train, highlighting infrastructure needs in North Texas “This would be historic in its proportions. We’re talking about $3 billion in support for transit coming to Texas alone. And more than $25 bil...
by quixomniac
09 Aug 2021 15:54
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
Replies: 766
Views: 532806

Re: Corporate Relocations/Expansions

Well some will just write it off as liberal media attacking successful conservative states. What matters at the end of the day is if the corporate execs actually believe that those issues will actually affect their corporate bottom line and potential for bonuses. In press releases the PR talks up t...
by quixomniac
08 Aug 2021 22:40
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas (Eastside): 2 mixed-use towers
Replies: 96
Views: 37609

Re: Downtown Dallas (Eastside): 2 mixed-use towers

Dallas.Eastside.Tower.jpeg So are these two towers the ones people are referring to? All of these East Downtown proposed developments are getting confusing to keep seperated. For this specific thread, yes. The tallest is 42 stories. The admin/mods wisely separated them from the East Quarter thread ...
by quixomniac
08 Aug 2021 00:51
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas (Eastside): 2 mixed-use towers
Replies: 96
Views: 37609

Re: Downtown Dallas (Eastside): 2 mixed-use towers

Removed that from the thread title. Seems as though that height number was for the other site mentioned in the EQ thread. Thank god. I would of thrown up if the tallest tower was 545 feet It did say it was 42 stories so the number is not too far off. but yes the 500+ feet was from another proposed ...
by quixomniac
08 Aug 2021 00:20
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
Replies: 563
Views: 533312

Re: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment

I agree for the most part, but there is a little more than this going on in DE. KDC is a national developer and the Epic is successful even though Covid forced Uber to dial back and sublease. Hines is national and they got The Stack financed on spec before Covid, as did Todd with 300 Pearl. So ther...
by quixomniac
07 Aug 2021 19:13
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
Replies: 563
Views: 533312

Re: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment

One highrise office tower is built and one is theoretically proposed and all of a sudden the highway is "attracting" development. Just like I-30 is attracting NewPark/Smart District aka more theoretical proposals that may never materialize. Could I argue that it's because of I-30 those pr...
by quixomniac
07 Aug 2021 15:03
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
Replies: 563
Views: 533312

Re: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment

Tivo_Kenevil wrote:I think the "cheese" building would look great at around 30 floors.
Add gold LEDs to cheese slice!

My thinking exactly. :D
Might as well start rumors about a cheese corporate relocation too.
Kraft-Heinz?
by quixomniac
06 Aug 2021 16:26
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
Replies: 563
Views: 533312

Re: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment

alkilo wrote:E34796BC-C8ED-46F5-B98B-4591CE01EDC7.jpeg

Thanks for that. Hopefully full renders come out soon.
Otherwise, it's a good looking building so far.
If they put gold tint glass, we can call it the big cheese! :lol:
by quixomniac
05 Aug 2021 22:36
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
Replies: 563
Views: 533312

Re: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment

Looks like a new 545' building named Isosceles was proposed last month and work schedule shows from 01/01/2022 to 06/01/2024 https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=487770294&row=397 https://i.postimg.cc/ZYQWhNtX/Capture.jpg Maybe they know someth...
by quixomniac
05 Aug 2021 19:19
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Trinity River Park
Replies: 468
Views: 448857

Re: Trinity River Park

Well, it’s out now :? Is there a link to the D magazine story? I never raised my hopes. So I don't really feel let down at this point. I subscribe to the magazine and get it at home. Their content is usually online a week or two into the calendar month. Here is the link. https://www.dmagazine.com/pu...
by quixomniac
04 Aug 2021 22:25
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum 1.0
Replies: 1020
Views: 776590

Re: Deep Ellum 1.0

Instead of shouting into the echo chamber of a forum,
Why not write down your concerns about Deep Ellum, Dart D2, I345, transportation in general in this survey!
Productive Angst for the win ;)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIp ... Q/viewform
by quixomniac
22 Jul 2021 18:39
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas (Eastside): 2 mixed-use towers
Replies: 96
Views: 37609

Re: East Side Downtown 42-Story Tower Proposed

Hmm, why is there a car between the towers? Is that some kind of street? I’m not sure! It looks like a car valet. Hard to say without a proper diagram. But the existing developments have an alley there. So its not completely out of place. Converting an existing alley into a car valet, is far less i...
by quixomniac
21 Jul 2021 17:26
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas (Eastside): 2 mixed-use towers
Replies: 96
Views: 37609

Re: East Side Downtown 42-Story Tower Proposed

https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2021/07/21/scott-rohrman-42-real-estate.html?ana=TRUEANTHEMFB_DA&csrc=6398&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1cdqxZNc6_l6pv1TmbkosEHqgIvv9U1QIbWa_37i0qvWN5VfZVNJkE0KY More info...
by quixomniac
21 Jul 2021 17:11
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Downtown Progress
Replies: 358
Views: 234737

Re: Downtown Progress

JPMorgan Chase is apparently leaving Chase Tower for a smaller space at 1900 N Akard. https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2021/07/21/jpmorgan-chase-leaves-chase-tower.html?cx_testId=7&cx_testVariant=cx_2&cx_artPos=0#cxrecs_s Does this mean we can change Chase tower back to its original ...
by quixomniac
20 Jul 2021 01:22
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas (Eastside): 2 mixed-use towers
Replies: 96
Views: 37609

Re: East Side Downtown 42-Story Tower Proposed

Also, just found the full render. EastSideRender.jpeg Gréât! Someone found the full render! Thanks! I agree with the overall sentiment, its by far the best new proposed tower complex. Also…are those vertical led strips? :mrgreen: Where is the useless plaza that walls it off from the street!? It’s a...
by quixomniac
20 Jul 2021 01:18
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas (Eastside): 2 mixed-use towers
Replies: 96
Views: 37609

Re: East Side Downtown 42-Story Tower Proposed

I've seen road signs promoting an I-345 user survey on the TXDOT website, but I've not found it. Any ideas? TYIA. https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/projects/studies/dallas/111519.html In addition to what Addison posted… We also have a forum thread discussing this more in depth. Where we initially ...
by quixomniac
20 Jul 2021 01:10
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-30 South & East Dallas reconstruction
Replies: 131
Views: 123009

Re: I-30 South & East Dallas reconstruction

First of all, these are great renderings. You did a really good job illustrating, because visual learning is certainly the best way for me. I can’t remember where I read about this, although it’s quite possible it was inside this forum. One of the reasons for the Ferguson Curve was winding around t...
by quixomniac
08 Jul 2021 10:28
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum 1.0
Replies: 1020
Views: 776590

Re: Deep Ellum 1.0

Speaking of two speed enforcement. The new code compliance officers are going overboard. Noise complaint fines in Deep Ellum?!!!!!! Y’all make sure to sign the petition https://www.change.org/p/dallas-city-council-don-t-silence-deep-ellum-tx The City Wants a Quieter Deep Ellum, but Local Businesses ...
by quixomniac
02 Jul 2021 17:26
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava
Replies: 148
Views: 115648

Re: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava

Yeah I've used em. They're alright, kinda a luxury. it's rather noisy but the views are nice. I posted some picks on the discord server. The infrastructure, sidewalks to reach the walkways don't even exist on beckley. So half assed in typical Dallas fashion. Sidewalks to the walkways on Beckley? Th...
by quixomniac
24 Jun 2021 14:58
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: The Stack - 2700 Commerce
Replies: 171
Views: 122296

Re: Deep Ellum: The Stack - 2700 Commerce

Another residential tower will block this blank wall ...so whatevs. Do you have any insider information about the Bomb Factory being tore down and replaced with a 20+ story building? Because anything short of that will not cover up the blank wall. Any residential tower that is built will still be f...
by quixomniac
24 Jun 2021 00:58
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: DALLAS to HOUSTON High Speed Rail
Replies: 556
Views: 457373

Re: DALLAS to HOUSTON High Speed Rail

Not true. The first line being developed (which also happens to be the line that would serve the HSR station) will use a new facility that will be exclusive to buses. The Inner Katy project. The University Line will also use an exclusive facility in the Southwest Freeway corridor (not in HOV lanes)...
by quixomniac
24 Jun 2021 00:41
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-345
Replies: 431
Views: 308771

Re: I-345

It has a small but dedicate membership. The location probably doesn't matter. It's where it is simply because it was free land from the city, like the dog park. No reason it couldn't be moved as long as it's in the 'hood. They should reach out to TxDOT, i think they could keep around the same amoun...
by quixomniac
23 Jun 2021 21:21
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-345
Replies: 431
Views: 308771

Re: I-345

First and foremost, everyone make sure to answer the survey. It is better than screaming into the void ad nauseam. https://suvey-modifications.dh8qz31pqmn6d.amplifyapp.com/Texas_DOT/i345/i345_Feasibility_Study/ My opinion: we need more information, increase the scope a little bit, focusing on just w...
by quixomniac
23 Jun 2021 19:54
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: The Stack - 2700 Commerce
Replies: 171
Views: 122296

Re: Deep Ellum: The Stack - 2700 Commerce

I gave the Stack alot of crap for their blank wall,but I’m willing to take back some
They have this mural at the bottom of that blank wall in the alley.
Looks great! Now just paint the rest of the wall.
Ideally something simple, either brick color, or blue like the sky. With some clouds.
by quixomniac
23 Jun 2021 19:04
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-345
Replies: 431
Views: 308771

Re: I-345

I still like the physical separation of an elevated highway.... I don’t mind it either. Elevated creates lots of useful space underneath too. The elevated alternative shown here does a great job restoring the grid by eliminating the weird ramps, its actually better at it than the trench options. Bu...
by quixomniac
23 Jun 2021 18:43
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-345
Replies: 431
Views: 308771

Re: I-345

Other items of note: - The last slide is perhaps the most important: The projected effects of the alternatives on total congestion. Interesting that the "no build" baseline is the best one here. It's a shame to spend so much money to cater to the politically correct crowd and not get any ...
by quixomniac
19 Jun 2021 20:12
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: DALLAS to HOUSTON High Speed Rail
Replies: 556
Views: 457373

Re: DALLAS to HOUSTON High Speed Rail

The Houston plan is for full BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) with dedicated lanes. The buses will not be stuck in Houston traffic. Thats true in theory. On the streets, BRT has dedicated lanes/stops, and priority at street lights. But once it hits the highway, it will just use HOV lanes with other cars. An...