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by Thymant
13 May 2021 22:12
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Hillwood Urban - Field Street Tower
Replies: 449
Views: 321839

Re: Downtown Dallas: Hillwood Urban's ~50 storey tower on former BoA motorcourt

Can we just get 1 building over 1000'? That's my dream Same... But at this point, I'd gladly take the Hunt Realty Northend Apartment redevelopment in its entirety. 830 feet of residential and hotel, yes, please. Man, what a height downgrade from the old cylinder design. Visually it looks... unoffen...
by Thymant
01 May 2021 17:45
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 918
Views: 759932

Re: Victory Park 3.0

I am curious as to why people put EQ and DD at the top of the list for future development. Each of those areas is controlled by a single developer. What happens there will be more of a function of what they want to do, and less of what an open market is asking for. Open areas like DE seem to offer ...
by Thymant
30 Dec 2020 22:57
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: West Dallas: Trinity Groves
Replies: 137
Views: 104352

Re: West Dallas: Trinity Groves

So I guess Dallas is okay with planting big stand alone parking garages right in front of a residential neighborhood. Can you imagine if this was proposed anywhere else...i see no real "master plan" in connecting and respecting the existing neighborhood.. I think the master plan is to slo...
by Thymant
19 Nov 2020 21:50
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Trinity River Park
Replies: 468
Views: 448460

Re: Trinity River Park

I noticed what seems to be a major trail expansion on the Trinity river bed on the East Side of the river. The new trail is fully paved and stretches from the Hampton Ave bridge to the Westmoreland Ave bridge. Currently it still appears closed but contains what appears to be at least three small wea...
by Thymant
28 Oct 2020 16:13
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: West Dallas Developments
Replies: 185
Views: 141423

Re: West Dallas Developments

^^^ I agree, this area is to new in its development track for anyone to expect any superior project to pop up just yet. True the future for this area looks bright but its still in its early stages and we should expect to see more of these basic stick apartments which flooded all other successful nei...
by Thymant
23 Oct 2020 19:07
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: West Dallas Developments
Replies: 185
Views: 141423

Re: DTD Riverfront Project

And here is the first glimpse: https://dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/54M75xbymKo8y3Y2CQMfHHMyluo=/1660x934/smart/filters:no_upscale()/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/dmn/WOQJZT3JJBC2BCHYC2P6DWHNOY.jpg https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2020/10/23/dalla...
by Thymant
14 Oct 2020 09:19
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Harwood District: No.14 (388 FT / 26 ST)
Replies: 198
Views: 93316

Re: Harwood Int'l District: No.14

Even though Harwood's projects don't always execute as expected, I think with the exception of the 80's skyline, museum tower, and AMLI, Harwood makes the best attempt at attractive buildings when compared to most area developers. But this building is way fatter than I would have expected but hopefu...
by Thymant
22 Jul 2020 08:40
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: West Dallas Developments
Replies: 185
Views: 141423

Re: West Dallas Developments

Technically on Commerce street they are already a lot of empty storefronts available for grabs so I don't think these developers have a strong incentive to add additional storefronts on Beckley with so many still vacant.
by Thymant
21 Jul 2020 17:06
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: West Dallas Developments
Replies: 185
Views: 141423

Re: West Dallas Developments

^^^ Agreed! I think our skyline looks amazing from the West view, especially with all the new additions downtown. This area has been Booming! This is the 4th new residential mid-rise in that immediate area and don't even get me started on the single family and town home construction. Its only a matt...
by Thymant
12 Jul 2020 15:06
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Pegasus Place Tower
Replies: 32
Views: 21537

Re: Pegasus Place Tower

Wow! I've been seeing construction on this building for months and was curious what they were doing. But it seems like scant small scale construction has been going since Exxon left years ago. It did seem like prime real-estate opportunity wasting away, so its nice to see something finally happening.
by Thymant
12 Jul 2020 10:03
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Fair Park
Replies: 165
Views: 138163

Re: Fair Park

I think "WE" can argue about the pandemic response in the COVID-19 thread. But in regards to Fair Park, there will be a lot of financial incentive to continue hosting the fair and will definitely return once things calm down.
by Thymant
24 Jun 2020 09:29
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Design District: Urby Dallas I + II (~308 FT | 27 ST)
Replies: 281
Views: 166426

Re: Design District: Urby High-rise Apartments

Found this photo of the Jersey City Urby on that site. Looks like maybe this Dallas one is going for that offset levels look, just with much shorter buildings. Interesting you brought that up, it also reminds me of another project in Jersey City: Journal Squared, Handle Architects https://s3-us-wes...
by Thymant
21 Jun 2020 12:55
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oaklawn: Old Parkland
Replies: 148
Views: 90523

Re: Oaklawn: Old Parkland

Wow didn't realize it was approved. This will be an interesting addition1
by Thymant
13 May 2020 02:43
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: The Link at Uptown
Replies: 215
Views: 162191

Re: The Link at Uptown

Very nice! It will be exciting to see what pops up next door!
by Thymant
13 May 2020 02:42
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Issues/News
Topic: Legacy West Retail
Replies: 517
Views: 478284

Re: Legacy West

I actually kind of like this one, its a little more unique.
by Thymant
29 Mar 2020 01:55
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
Replies: 681
Views: 589999

Re: DD: 1401 Elm and Thompson Hotel

Had notice 2 stripes whole stripes were fully lit up the other morning. It looked really nice can’t wait to see them all!
by Thymant
12 Feb 2020 11:21
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Dallas: Kroger
Replies: 73
Views: 49981

Re: East Dallas: Kroger

Does anyone on here actually shop at these grocery stores in this area? Because from personal experience I find that if you don't make it into the store by around 5-6pm on a week day to any of the central Dallas Kroger or Tom-Thumbs, the produce and meats are pretty depleted along with lower stock o...
by Thymant
06 Feb 2020 04:06
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Knox Park: Modera Katy Trail (14ST)
Replies: 19
Views: 16271

Re: Mill Creek Residential (14ST)

What happened to toll brothers project that was near Mockingbird station by the Highland Hotel? https://lakewood.advocatemag.com/2018/02/22/business-vacant-field-near-mockingbird-central-become-20-story-building/ The other two Toll Brother's project currently going up, the high-rise in Oak Lawn and...
by Thymant
05 Feb 2020 03:21
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: The Cedars Developments
Replies: 252
Views: 211918

Re: The Cedars Developments

It seems like this project is more overdue than ambitious, it's right across the highway from some of the hottest neighborhoods and most expensive real estate in Dallas. It even has some successful assets in the neighborhood that is not to far away (i.e. Alamo Draft-house, Four corners, etc.). And i...
by Thymant
31 Jan 2020 06:50
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
Replies: 232
Views: 106646

Re: KDC & Miyama Project - 30 ST

So, Park District Residences is either 32, 33 or 34 stories depending on what web page you find describing it. Looking at the rendering in this pic, this 30 floor Miyami tower towers above Park Districts 30 plus story tower. Just pointing that out. But aren’t office floor heights usually taller tha...
by Thymant
10 Dec 2019 02:19
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-345
Replies: 431
Views: 308635

Re: I-345

Loop 12 is called Buckner Boulevard in some parts, Northwest Highway in other parts. Ledbetter Drive in others, it's all just semantics. If you replace I-345 with a 6 lane Boulevard or a 6 lane one way DNT-HarryHines/Harwood equivalent Or if you try to feed I-345 through the grid... The result is t...
by Thymant
26 Nov 2019 01:34
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Rowlett: Crystal Lagoon
Replies: 51
Views: 40858

Re: Rowlett: Crystal Lagoon

So, why did Dallas sell this land? I think something like this at this location would be more directly beneficial to the residents of Rowlett, Rockwall, and Garland than what it would a majority of Dallas residents so therefore I doubt the City of Dallas would have pushed for such a risky developme...
by Thymant
07 Oct 2019 13:58
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 918
Views: 759932

Re: Victory Park 3.0

Yes there is a hotel and residential tower proposed in the Design District by JMJ Development, same company behind the “Asian themed” hotel and condo on Turtle Creek, check the Design District thread.
by Thymant
06 Oct 2019 22:49
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 918
Views: 759932

Re: Victory Park 3.0

I wonder if the Hard Rock Cafe closing has anything to do with the proposed Hard Rock Hotel?
by Thymant
23 Sep 2019 20:51
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Plano: misc. developments
Replies: 88
Views: 62014

Re: Plano: misc. developments

I don't see what's wrong with a suburb being a suburb.
by Thymant
28 Aug 2019 15:34
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum 1.0
Replies: 1020
Views: 776452

Re: Deep Ellum 1.0

I love this addition, I was already beginning to wonder when we would see more creative features added to Deep Ellum new builds.
by Thymant
27 Aug 2019 21:16
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: City Lights
Replies: 135
Views: 156234

Re: Downtown Dallas: City Lights

Well, they supposedly started back up after the crane was disconnected from the job site and left sitting across the Elan. They started this week removing the crane out of Elan but I imagine the Tom Thumb store side has been delayed without a crane. Ok interesting, as I recently noticed they instal...
by Thymant
12 Aug 2019 14:56
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
Replies: 765
Views: 532614

Re: Corporate Relocations/Expansions

Ubers financial health has me scared though. I think most of the fear with Uber has to do with the fact that the Media does not like Uber due to past conflicts and typically they only spread stories to make people nervous of the future of this company despite the fact that it's financials seem to m...
by Thymant
19 Jul 2019 11:25
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: The Stack - 2700 Commerce
Replies: 171
Views: 122240

Re: Deep Ellum: Hines Project - 2700 Commerce

Interesting! I actually like this one a lot, potentially that is. If they do a good job of making this look like a historic building with a modern addition on top, kind of like what they are trying to do with the historic garage in the West End. But it all depends on the final outcome but it does ha...
by Thymant
17 Jul 2019 11:02
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Thanks-Giving Square
Replies: 143
Views: 127447

Re: Downtown Dallas: Thanks-Giving Square

That's interesting to know! I visited the square a few months ago and was wondering what all the complaints were about as it looked nice to me. Little did I know it just had some work done.
by Thymant
17 Jul 2019 10:57
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Cliff: Wynnewood Village
Replies: 29
Views: 17338

Re: Oak Cliff: Wynnewood Village

I believe they will have no issues financially with the demographics of this area is area. Homes prices in this area are actually on the higher side nowadays and for someone to be able to afford a home in this area, they should be able to afford a $45 gym membership or a $15 movie ticket if they wan...
by Thymant
17 Jul 2019 10:52
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Arts District: Flora & Olive Tower (~441 FT / ~39 ST)
Replies: 543
Views: 485144

Re: Arts District: Flora & Olive Tower (~441 FT / ~39 ST)

So by the looks of the base they are indeed building the Flora lofts portion along side the Atelier Tower?
by Thymant
15 Jul 2019 23:40
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 918
Views: 759932

Re: Victory Park 3.0

BTW, I visited VP a few weeks ago to get a taste of the new nightlife scene and I have to say I was whether impressed! It's still only a few venues but Hero and Dibs where both pretty active not packed but relatively active. It was very busy at Billy Can Can and a few other restaurants down the stre...
by Thymant
08 Jul 2019 16:35
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 918
Views: 759932

Re: Victory Park 3.0

Why are the designs of Dallas high-rises so boring? If you look at the building designs in other cities like Seattle, Austin, Amsterdam, etc, you'll see some creativity. This looks like every other 15-20 story high-rise that's popped up over the last 5 years. Ok please tell me what 15-20 building i...
by Thymant
03 Jul 2019 16:08
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn
Replies: 810
Views: 1321369

Re: Oak Lawn

So I noticed I couple of days ago that there is something called “Maple Street Food Hall” being built into a vacant buliding on maple ave next to Ojeda’s restaurant. I noticed early in the year they had bulldozed a building or 2 next to the vacant site and built a large surface lot.
by Thymant
18 Jun 2019 19:58
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas - Fountain Place
Replies: 119
Views: 105245

Re: Downtown Dallas - Fountain Place

Tnexster wrote:South face of the parking garage is finally getting some glass.


Beat me to it, saw that as well!
by Thymant
14 Jun 2019 23:09
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: The Cedars: Old City Park & Dallas Heritage Village
Replies: 24
Views: 28889

Re: The Cedars: Old City Park & Dallas Heritage Village

exelone31 wrote:Hopefully there is no "old wiring" in either of these buildings.


Yeah this part of the Cedars lost a lot of its magic with the loss of the Ambassador. Its like if Cinderella's castle at Disney World got burned down.
by Thymant
14 Jun 2019 19:05
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum 1.0
Replies: 1020
Views: 776452

Re: Deep Ellum 1.0

Whats going on with the lots around exposition and main? The one random yellow house building and the old tattoo shop are fenced up. Bummer. A New 7-Eleven (Complete With Gas Pumps And All) Will Open In Deep Ellum’s Eastern Edge In 2020, Replacing A Popular Instagram Photo Shoot Destination. https:...
by Thymant
02 Jun 2019 04:40
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings
Replies: 636
Views: 628704

Re: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings

Mockingbird Diner Closes Was it the staff? The size? Restaurateur 'befuddled' over Mockingbird Diner's closure https://www.guidelive.com/food-and-drink/2019/06/01/mockingbird-diner-closed-near-dallas-love-field-airport Anybody else try this place besides me? The ownership was arrogant and rude. You...
by Thymant
28 May 2019 05:17
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: The Cedars Developments
Replies: 252
Views: 211918

Re: The Cedars Developments

Looks like it's a total loss.
by Thymant
04 May 2019 22:24
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
Replies: 417
Views: 418015

Re: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon

I’m glad to hear there will be some residential included in this development. I don't think there will be residential included in this project, the residential they were referring to was the residential tower that was approved to be added to the Cabana Hotel along 35. The article made it easy to co...
by Thymant
25 Apr 2019 13:03
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: West Dallas Developments
Replies: 185
Views: 141423

Re: West Dallas Developments

Saw over the last week or so that two projects appear to have broken ground. The Toll Brothers site on W Commerce and Pittman has been moving dirt and is the most active of the two. https://dallas.towers.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/10/TollBros-W-Dallas-Apts.jpg And on W Commerce and Beckle...
by Thymant
24 Mar 2019 00:29
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Red Bird Mall
Replies: 109
Views: 83912

Re: Red Bird Mall

Construction should pick up on Tuesday, hearing that Brodsky has changed some of the plans and will cut up the old mall into even more pieces basically gutting the mall. This will no longer be a mall at all and will be a series of office buildings with some retail scattered about in between the off...
by Thymant
22 Mar 2019 20:25
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Arts District: Hall Arts Hotel & Residences
Replies: 300
Views: 289299

Re: Arts District: Hall Arts Hotel & Residences

Maybe need to see this in full sunlight but I work nearby and this building is hideous. The glass or whatever design you'd call what they have on the Ross side is really not pleasant to look at. Weird I've seen this building in full daylight and think it looks nice. Plus its rare to find new reside...
by Thymant
14 Feb 2019 20:54
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: The Link at Uptown
Replies: 215
Views: 162191

Re: The Link at Uptown

Seems rather tall!
by Thymant
23 Jan 2019 09:42
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Dream Hotel
Replies: 148
Views: 126076

Re: Uptown Dallas: Dream Hotel

^^^^ Agreed, this is definitely not a reflection of the market as a whole. The dream hotel has been in limbo from the start, the fact that even came back to life is quite shocking. Plus there are 2 upscale hotels that recently started near by showing it's quite possible to move development of this s...
by Thymant
20 Jan 2019 21:45
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple
Replies: 670
Views: 568650

Re: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple

From this Weekend:

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The Hamilton by Thymant, on Flickr
by Thymant
12 Jan 2019 04:58
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum 1.0
Replies: 1020
Views: 776452

Re: Deep Ellum 1.0

From Last Week:
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Novel Deep Ellum by Thymant, on Flickr
by Thymant
12 Jan 2019 04:25
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: West Dallas: Trinity Groves
Replies: 137
Views: 104352

Re: West Dallas: Trinity Groves

Trinity Grove phase 2 apartments https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4910/32753034538_d058b6f421_b.jpg Trinity Groves Apartments by Thymant , on Flickr https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7825/46627209931_aec5b214b5_b.jpg Trinity Groves Apartments by Thymant , on Flickr