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Uber announced results yesterday, and it looks like they burned another 1.2b with about 12b left in reserves. Expense growth outpaced revenue growth this past quarter. I am still deeply confused as to why the developer here is so enthusiastic about this, and why they're likely doing a build to suit...

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That will settle - it is pretty telling that we consider a building like this to be infill now. 10 years ago this project would have excited us.

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Nothing earthshattering here by any means, but I do like how this apartment complex will make use of it's location on the water by providing paddle boards and kayaks to residents... The Legacy at Lake Carolyn: Urban Living with Lakeside Flair https://www.rees.com/about/news/05312018-0943 DMN versio...

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I hate the CVS in the Bishop Arts. They tore down my favorite Mexican restaurant This! Exactly what I mentioned in my last post. El Corazon was one of my favorite restaurants in Dallas. The fact that what probably should have been a historic building was torn down for a CVS proves to me that Dallas...

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That is unfortunate to hear, exactly this mix on Fitzhugh is what makes this part of town exciting. The "Dallasification" of all of its neighborhoods is transforming the city in to one large "Blah" of Stucco and 3 story townhomes.

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Does anyone have the scoop on the leasing concessions for the retail in the new developments? The developer should focus on attracting the right tenant mix and keeping them alive before capitalizing on this project.

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On the bright side, I've saved thousands of dollars in property taxes over the past 15 years. When I protested my valuation back in the early 2000's when this stuff was happening the DCAD appraiser told me about how the Dallas police had harassed her family and arrested her teenage brother leaving ...

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Looking down at this tower going up every day one can't help but notice the base of this structure is enormous. Taking up the entire block and rising six floors now, going on seven. Those poor folks on the lower levels over at Museum will be looking at a parking garage forever. Those pooor milliona...

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I think one positive sign is that Total Wine is a somewhat fairly new member of the Irving / Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce. Seems like an obvious first step to opening up a location! I wasn't aware of that, and yes, that's a great sign. Okay, did a little digging on this property. Not saying my s...

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These things really are built as cheap as they look... I really hope nobody was hurt.

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I would also be interested in a further passenger breakdown between travellers and people travelling to the airport for work.

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Any infos regarding price reductions on units facing the new tower construction side?

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A little disappointing given the potential with the previous development. But still there is something to be said that we have reached the tipping point with residential in the area. It seems every other month there is another +10 story residential proposal sprouting up. Once we reach a critical mas...

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This little pencil tower is a lot taller than I anticipated. Looks great!

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ArtVandelay wrote:Tell that to the low rise homeowners in the farmers market that will no longer have a view of downtown.

The NIMBYism in this city is incredible

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The area is definitely large enough to delineate a north and south. Folks here fawn over “LoMac” and “Lowest Greenville.” How are those any different? The difference...? LoMac Lower Greenville are nick-names the people came up with on their own, South Victory is a branding effort attached to a mark...

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Tivo_Kenevil wrote:Sadly Belmont hotel will be next

I really hope that's not the case. That hotel is beautiful and should be protected, all it needs is new management.

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Would be nice to see if Turkish Mike still has something going with the Trump Motel planned around the Butler Bro's building.

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Anyone care to snap some updates of TMF and Water Street?

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Tivo_Kenevil wrote:Meh...I wish those old homes on Malone Cliff view would have become a park...A cool coit tower like viewing area would've been better. Something everyone can enjoy.

Yeah honestly, those homes have the best view in the entire city.

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Ironic how we are talking about traffic congestion and championing the fact that this building is adjacent to a DART station. If traffic and parking reach a critical level, then perhaps people will consider jumping in a train more often.

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It is really impressive seeing the amount of highrises sprouting in Austin. But, downtown Austin is turning in to what Amazons HQ in Seattle is. A boring but "hip" see of glass. The uniqueness of Austin was that it had a thriving CBD with unique and alternative outlooks, but the corporatiz...

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Tivo_Kenevil wrote:Sorry, I don't find this tower appealing.

Do you actually have anything positive to say about any development in this city?

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Beautiful building, glad to hear this one has a way to go.

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How much extra is double tracking going to add to the cost of this epic boondoggle? If they're going to be spending all this extra money to bring a 3rd rail line to DFW Airport, I would like to see a plan to integrate the 3 lines into one central station at DFW, and then buses from each terminal to...

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What a waste...

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At some point, the quiet areas of the CBD will become a welcome block or two of inactivity for residents. As long as the busy "24 Hour" hives of activity are generally contained, the whole city benefits by a varied array of activity.... eventually. We are still a decade or two away from t...

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The mall has landed the first US location of Peppa Pig's World of Play, based on the children's show from the UK. It will open next year. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/leisure/2018/06/05/grapevine-mills-get-first-us-location-peppa-pig-play-center Update: the Peppa Pig's World of Play space is...

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This one definitely hasn't moved much the last quarter.

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Great shot! Excited to see two more towers go up in that same shot in the future.

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willyk wrote:I can’t find a Katy Trail map that shows this is part of the trail. Is there really trail there?

Isn't it the Katy Trail extension that leads to White Rock lake?

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Can we go ahead and lock this thread now

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Pretty awesome knowing this is not even a 1/3 of the way up yet!

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You seem to have a personal vendetta against UTD Tivo? The campus really truely has changed in the past decade. You should go check it out. UTD started as a research school for engineering. The fact that UTD has expended the way it has, is entirely due to the fact that the school is trying new thing...

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Tivo_Kenevil wrote:What we really need is more affordable and/or micro units.

A bunch of high end apartments creates a snooty ghost town

Just let these things get built out and wait for the next recession, $3,800 will end up being $2,200 with first two months free

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I still haven't seen a formalized statement, but it does appear that NYC and DC are getting all the attention. Sad that this ordeal was such a farce.

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They better have some martian Lunar Rover suspensions for the amount of potholes in these streets.

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Considering the 24 Hour Fitness is under there, I would imagine its just a puddle. Wonder why they don't put some tarmac on the roof for an open air basketball court or something.

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For me what is really the urban issue is that there is no presence through the uptown area from Victory up to the southern border of Highland Park. If there was a line that cut up through there and then went up the tollway to Frisco and all of that development then I think it could be a fairly robu...

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It's a small step forward, but no way this parking garage would have retail 5+ years ago.

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The Goldman Consolidation was split between Downtown and Richardson. The Richardson office consolidated many of the back office functions along with the new retail division. I believe Goldman still has a Private Wealth office in the Crescent.

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Tangent: Does anyone know if the City Place outparcels are still planned as residential?

This pocket is really ripe for some redevelopment being wedged between uptown and Deep Ellum-Baylor to the south.

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Lot's of memories at this park - but it was certainly outdated. Will be sad if this becomes another industrial distribution park or tract housing.

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I would say that the DFW Airport experience is already far far ahead of most airports in the country.

Working as a consultant I have seen my fair share of lounges and public waiting areas - and DFW in the majority of its terminals is definitely not behind.

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Lincoln Property is marketing the luxury property to potential office tenants while looking to construct a high-rise behind the existing building.

Let's hope they mean what they say.

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How is Las Colinas not on this list? That is surprising. It would seem Las Colinas meets as much of Amazon's criteria as many of these sites. No it is not to anyone following the development from the beginning and reading into Amazons requirements and stated preferences. Plus when they toured DFW t...

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350 units will add a nice 500 or so new residents to the CBD. Pretty fantastic stuff!

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While I am really happy that DFW is now connected to both cities, still a little bummed they couldn't figure out the engineering needed to make the trains pull in through the same station. We need to make public transport more convenient.

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Imagine when the East Quarter renovations are completed. That will arguably be even more impactful than this single project. Glad to see these old buildings get a new life. The fringes of the West End have been decimated by surface lots. I would love to see some infill that is appropriate to the ar...

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Yak_Forger wrote:A copper coating is definitely a bad idea, it requires a lot of time to be kept in semi decent shape... Isn't the director a shareholder of a house cleaning company? Because it may look "cool" but is a waste of public money.

Is this museum receiving public money?

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