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by ContriveDallasite
05 Dec 2023 09:02
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Mavs arena-hotel by Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Replies: 63
Views: 9903

Re: Mavs arena-hotel by Las Vegas Sands Corp.

I still have trouble understanding why a stadium needs to be replaced every twenty years. Unfortunate that it revolves more around money and pushing subsidies around than a team actually having a legit presence in the local market.
by ContriveDallasite
26 Oct 2023 09:37
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: West Dallas: Trinity Groves
Replies: 137
Views: 103928

Re: West Dallas: Trinity Groves

The developers of Trinity Groves bruited an office design of more than 30 floors at one point, and it wasn't the only time they talked about upcoming highrises; now that they've gained some extra clarity from the broader market about what is going to fly right now, it would seem wiser to go upward ...
by ContriveDallasite
14 Feb 2023 09:10
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: 505 N Riverfront Apartments - Columbus Realty (5 ST)
Replies: 50
Views: 19269

Re: 505 N Riverfront Apartments - Columbus Realty (5 ST)

Nice in-fill, but these ought to be some of the loudest apartments in the entire city.
by ContriveDallasite
06 Dec 2022 10:51
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Cliff: Bishop Arts
Replies: 524
Views: 516302

Re: Oak Cliff: Bishop Arts

Having left Dallas a few years ago, it seems almost everything I recognize about Bishop Arts has been bulldozed or closed down. That El Corazon was torn down for a CVS still stings. Last time I visited even Ten Bells had a fence surrounding it, a shame that what makes a place, ends up falling victim...
by ContriveDallasite
29 Nov 2022 02:58
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 346025

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

Glad they've actually left some trees at the site.
by ContriveDallasite
02 Nov 2022 09:54
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 346025

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

Huge site, and looks like they are moving fast. Hope they can get the construction underway - must be ugly to have financing on a non-cashflow producing peice of land right now.
by ContriveDallasite
27 Sep 2022 08:58
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Harwood District: Hotel Swexan (20 ST)
Replies: 301
Views: 356211

Re: Harwood Int'l District: No.12 Harwood Hotel (20 ST)

My guess would be the operator jumped during the Corona pandemic and they are having troulbe finding one with all the new hotels going up in the area.
by ContriveDallasite
05 Jul 2022 02:19
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum 1.0
Replies: 1020
Views: 772924

Re: Deep Ellum 1.0

It's unfortunate that this is how we treat the some of the last remaining building stock of this type. Will they be adding brick to the finish out on the beams surrounding the glass, or just slap some paint and call it a day?
by ContriveDallasite
08 May 2022 03:18
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
Replies: 417
Views: 416432

Re: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon

Would hope they've already secured the financing for this project - if they haven't locked in a rate, then they might need to go back to Investors for additional equity.
by ContriveDallasite
20 Apr 2022 14:19
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1305095

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Not a bad switch out. Any changes planned with the golfing?
by ContriveDallasite
08 Jul 2021 01:34
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: One Uptown (~235 FT | 20 ST)
Replies: 85
Views: 63023

Re: Uptown Dallas: One Uptown (~235 FT | 20 ST)

People who like to live in the city with a vie, next to a whole foods, transit, museums, arts venues, rising value, close to hotels etc. The same things most people also look at. I live near the bars in Cedar Springs and I like the noise. I few months ago I slept through multiple gun shots from a m...
by ContriveDallasite
27 May 2021 04:19
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: The Stack - 2700 Commerce
Replies: 171
Views: 121635

Re: Deep Ellum: The Stack - 2700 Commerce

That blank wall is still absolutely hideous, but hopeful that someday soon, something will go up on it. Anyways, first tenant announced, and it's Hines... https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2021/05/26/the-stack-deep-ellum.html? Am I wrong to think that when the developer moves into its own bui...
by ContriveDallasite
23 Nov 2020 07:48
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1305095

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Good Evening Everyone!! May I first lead with, WOW!! This is the exact group I've been seeking for! I have just spent hours combing through articles and link attachments catching up with everything that is Las Colinas for the past couple years of post. I'll jump right in. 1.) Doesn't seem like ther...
by ContriveDallasite
23 Nov 2020 07:42
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: The Stack - 2700 Commerce
Replies: 171
Views: 121635

Re: Deep Ellum: The Stack - 2700 Commerce

dbent wrote:There are plans to place a mural


And trees as well.... Don't really see that happening.
by ContriveDallasite
30 Oct 2020 05:24
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 346025

Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd

https://i.imgur.com/yMdpIjW.jpg https://i.imgur.com/w0UFWuG.jpg Wowzers, first renderings of the proposed replacement of the North End Apartments in Victory Park! An ambitious development set for just north of downtown Dallas is planned as a bridge between Uptown and Victory Park. Dallas' Hunt Real...
by ContriveDallasite
15 Oct 2020 02:53
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1305095

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Nice scoop, excited to see what is in store for this plot. Will be nice to see the hometown skyline a little changed when I'm finally allowed to fly back.
by ContriveDallasite
07 Aug 2020 00:43
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn
Replies: 810
Views: 1318180

Re: Oak Lawn

Lot's going on in Oak Lawn, still waiting on a "complete streets" rework of Lemmon though...
by ContriveDallasite
16 Jul 2020 06:30
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Comprehensive Dallas Development Map / List
Replies: 69
Views: 85638

Re: Comprehensive Dallas Development Map / List

Really impressive stuff. I am hoping we see the type of density on Oak Lawn gradually move northwards towards the "midtown" and 635. Then I think we will have a pretty impressively massive self sustaining urban fabric.
by ContriveDallasite
21 May 2020 00:51
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: The Colony: Grandscape
Replies: 42
Views: 32985

Re: The Colony: Grandscape

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpQC3eBa1S4

Just had to look for a video of that... Nothing screams America more than that :D
by ContriveDallasite
20 May 2020 10:19
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: The Swiss Tower/Lizard Lounge
Replies: 14
Views: 11714

Re: The Swiss Tower/Lizard Lounge

Slight throwback, but does anyone else remember the flaming character that lived in 1900 McKinney?
by ContriveDallasite
19 May 2020 13:36
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
Replies: 60
Views: 40756

Re: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties

My mistake. I misread the message and assumed the other McDonalds.
by ContriveDallasite
19 May 2020 01:29
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1305095

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Interesting to see the densification going on in Las Colinas.
by ContriveDallasite
19 May 2020 01:25
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
Replies: 60
Views: 40756

Re: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties

McDonalds made up the entire block. And the majority of the customers who weren't loitering there, used the drive-thru.
by ContriveDallasite
18 May 2020 03:01
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park: The Victor (~453FT / 39ST)
Replies: 177
Views: 164992

Re: Victory Park: The Victor (~453FT / 39ST)

Thanks for the update pictures. It will be pretty interesting to see what will happen to the remaining surface lots.
by ContriveDallasite
18 May 2020 02:59
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
Replies: 60
Views: 40756

Re: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties

Tivo_Kenevil wrote:McDonald's at West End station is closed and gutted. Feels unreal.


Wow! But also, good riddance!
by ContriveDallasite
15 May 2020 10:57
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: 2401 McKinney (406 FT / 29 ST)
Replies: 132
Views: 67022

Re: 2401 McKinney tower

She's a looker, glad that Trulucks is gone. What a waste...Now only the gas station left to go.
by ContriveDallasite
06 May 2020 02:23
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1305095

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Thanks for the update Kelley! I always imagined that land would be great use for a park. Irving really does not have a lot of public green space. Also Las Colinas Boulevard would be suitable for bike lanes as well.
by ContriveDallasite
28 Apr 2020 14:33
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1305095

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Thanks for the updates Kelley, I grew up in the area and always enjoy reading the developments. Have there been any developments regarding the shopping center that was supposed to have a Central Market or Market Street on PGBT and Las Colinas Blvd?
by ContriveDallasite
08 Feb 2020 04:02
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown: AC & Moxy Hotel Project / Oak Grove & Hall
Replies: 87
Views: 51643

Re: Uptown: Dual Brand Hilton Tower / Oak Grove & Hall

That last picture shows what would be the first stacked parking I have seen in Dallas.
by ContriveDallasite
05 Feb 2020 13:26
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Knox Park: Modera Katy Trail (14ST)
Replies: 19
Views: 16170

Re: Mill Creek Residential (14ST)

Insane how they just keep coming, awesome!

This would be the tallest we've seen from Mill Creek, correct? Nice to see underwriting move away from 5-story parking doughnuts.
by ContriveDallasite
05 Feb 2020 13:23
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown: AC & Moxy Hotel Project / Oak Grove & Hall
Replies: 87
Views: 51643

Re: Uptown: Dual Brand Hilton Tower / Oak Grove & Hall

They all sound the same at this point...

Good infill project. Should help keep the Steakhouse full during the week nights ;)
by ContriveDallasite
14 Dec 2019 04:19
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: Field Street District - Phase I (~405FT | 33 ST + 26 ST)
Replies: 253
Views: 89156

Re: Downtown Dallas: Field Street District

Way too much going on, nearly every angle of the rendering looks like a different building.

With that said, I would be elated to see a building of this scale interact with the DART portal.
by ContriveDallasite
17 Nov 2019 04:41
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Design District: Virgin Hotel
Replies: 150
Views: 147814

Re: Design District: Virgin Hotel

I would love to see the views! Will there be a rooftop bar?
by ContriveDallasite
17 Nov 2019 04:41
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown: AC & Moxy Hotel Project / Oak Grove & Hall
Replies: 87
Views: 51643

Re: Uptown: Dual Brand Hilton Tower / Oak Grove & Hall

Big week - LOTS of new infill going to be coming online in the next 2-3 years. Interesting to see if this will spur any new retail.
by ContriveDallasite
15 Nov 2019 03:07
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Design District: Urby Dallas I + II (~308 FT | 27 ST)
Replies: 281
Views: 164562

Re: Design District: Urby High-rise Apartments

Does anyone wonder where the next natural transition of the retail that is in the design district will move? As the pSQFT rents start lifting, it will make less economically feasible for some of these galleries and showrooms to stay in the area. Not against what is happening - but where do we see th...
by ContriveDallasite
06 Nov 2019 03:13
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple
Replies: 670
Views: 565954

Re: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple

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...
by ContriveDallasite
08 Oct 2019 03:34
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Knox: Oliver + Central (18 ST)
Replies: 71
Views: 71339

Re: Knox: Oliver + Central (18 ST)

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.
by ContriveDallasite
04 Sep 2019 10:57
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1305095

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

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...
by ContriveDallasite
03 Sep 2019 06:04
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Henderson Avenue Corridor
Replies: 361
Views: 283798

Re: Henderson Avenue Corridor

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...
by ContriveDallasite
02 Sep 2019 09:31
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Henderson Avenue Corridor
Replies: 361
Views: 283798

Re: Henderson Avenue Corridor

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.
by ContriveDallasite
06 Aug 2019 13:13
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Cliff: Bishop Arts
Replies: 524
Views: 516302

Re: Oak Cliff: Bishop Arts

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.
by ContriveDallasite
03 Aug 2019 07:25
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum 1.0
Replies: 1020
Views: 772924

Re: Deep Ellum 1.0

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 ...
by ContriveDallasite
17 Jul 2019 02:52
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Arts District: Flora & Olive Tower (~441 FT / ~39 ST)
Replies: 543
Views: 483126

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

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...
by ContriveDallasite
09 Jul 2019 12:05
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1305095

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

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...
by ContriveDallasite
09 Jun 2019 17:48
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: City Lights
Replies: 135
Views: 155798

Re: Downtown Dallas: City Lights

These things really are built as cheap as they look... I really hope nobody was hurt.
by ContriveDallasite
06 Jun 2019 22:59
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Replies: 519
Views: 423575

Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit

I would also be interested in a further passenger breakdown between travellers and people travelling to the airport for work.
by ContriveDallasite
05 Jun 2019 14:47
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Museum Tower
Replies: 229
Views: 225970

Re: Museum Tower

Any infos regarding price reductions on units facing the new tower construction side?
by ContriveDallasite
05 Jun 2019 04:00
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Selene | 2620 Maple (Former Old Warsaw) | 12 ST
Replies: 92
Views: 74268

Re: Uptown - Warsaw Restaurant Office Tower

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...