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by Kelley USA
12 Mar 2024 15:57
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Saw some soil samples being taken today on the site of the proposed HEB. So, some sort of movement there, which is cool.
by Kelley USA
11 Mar 2024 09:22
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Turtle Creek: 2743 TC (308 FT | 25 ST)
Replies: 52
Views: 38953

Re: Turtle Creek: 2743 TC (308 FT | 25 ST)

Let me say this, UDR building anything in Dallas is bad for Dallas. They are an absolutely terrible company to build and manage apartments. They have some of the absolute worst ratings of complexes in the DFW area. Their ratings are so bad they generally have some of the lowest rents to try and brin...
by Kelley USA
07 Mar 2024 11:17
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Reunion (Tower, hotel, and??)
Replies: 71
Views: 20333

Re: Reunion (Tower, hotel, and??)

I personally think an elevated rail line would be an incredible eyesore that would not age well. Once it gets built, there it is, for decades and decades. It's kind of like the transit mover in Las Colinas, just pillar upon pillar of an elevated system that's not attractive to look at.
by Kelley USA
29 Feb 2024 12:21
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Steve Brown Retiring
Replies: 5
Views: 617

Steve Brown Retiring

Some of you may have seen the article, but after 40 years of covering DFW real estate, Steve Brown is retiring. I know some of you disliked Steve for his puff pieces, but honestly, that's part of the business. If you want the scoop down the road, you play nice and write a puff piece every now and th...
by Kelley USA
23 Feb 2024 09:55
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

City council members publicly confirmed HEB is the store that is going into the Fry's area. The vote we talked about a few weeks ago is in fact for their in-store BBQ restaurant's liquor license. Very Cool! I wonder if they'll sit on it for awhile, or how long until we may see some movement. They a...
by Kelley USA
21 Feb 2024 14:00
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Blaze Brazilian Steakhouse in the TMF area closed. Wonder if this was a sudden decision, or the new owners pushing them out. It's a very tough corner, as there's no parking. With that being said, I'm not really a fan of Brazilian Steakhouses nor do I see the appeal. I haven't been to one in probabl...
by Kelley USA
15 Feb 2024 15:21
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Filing for updates to the Music Factory. This will be for C Building which is where Mama Tried is currently located, and where JAXON and the new BBQ restaurant will move into.

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/ ... 2024011666
by Kelley USA
15 Feb 2024 14:58
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Frisco: Fields Ranch development
Replies: 59
Views: 34019

Re: Frisco: Fields Ranch development

Looks like some movement finally on the retail... Breaking ground in July. These are filings for the first 2, but I'm sure we'll see TDLR updated ASAP with a few others. BLDG A https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Project/TABS2024011676 BLDG B https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Project/TABS202...
by Kelley USA
14 Feb 2024 16:00
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Plano: Willow Bend Mall
Replies: 323
Views: 143286

Re: Plano: Willow Bend Mall

^^ And don't forget, they're adding about 500K sf of new retail / restaurant space at The Fields projects in Frisco.
by Kelley USA
05 Feb 2024 16:25
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Looks like a place called BRUNCHEON is coming to Water Street (Brunch / Lunch spot). They have one other location they opened in 2022 in Richardson. Looks decent. Have always thought the Urban Center needed a good brunch spot for people to walk to.
by Kelley USA
25 Jan 2024 10:54
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Also, Michael's of Las Colinas has been locked out for failure to pay rent. I mean, literally nobody saw that coming (sarcasm)... That's a shame. My wife and daughter shop there quite a bit. No No, I'm speaking of the Jazz Restaurant near The Ranch. It was the 8K sf restaurant leased to a former cr...
by Kelley USA
24 Jan 2024 18:59
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Also, Michael's of Las Colinas has been locked out for failure to pay rent. I mean, literally nobody saw that coming (sarcasm)...
by Kelley USA
24 Jan 2024 12:44
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

I'm assuming it might just be for staging, but at the Wells Fargo site, they have significantly increased the fence line. It basically covers all the area where Wells Fargo had mentioned adding 2 additional buildings. Kind of makes we wonder, but again, I'm assuming there's a simple explanation, lik...
by Kelley USA
16 Jan 2024 10:11
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Saw a little interesting note that I didn't know about, but it was in a DMN article today about gaming. Made mention that Choctaw had purchased a tract in Las Colinas on 114. And sure enough, went to DCAD and found that Choctaw does indeed own a tract at 311 E John Carpenter Frwy. Could just be a re...
by Kelley USA
11 Jan 2024 12:10
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Knox District: MSD Capital - Knox/Travis - 28/27/9 stories
Replies: 69
Views: 17537

Re: Knox District: MSD Capital - Knox/Travis - 28/27/9 stories

Easily one of the most exciting developments we've seen around here in awhile. And from an architecture standpoint, it's not a dud like we normally get. Can't wait to see this one completed, and to see what type of tenants they get to fill that 100K sf of retail.
by Kelley USA
05 Jan 2024 09:11
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Also sort of thinking out loud here, but wouldn't this be the first HEB in Dallas County?
by Kelley USA
03 Jan 2024 15:01
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Christus Health has purchased the lot directly across the street from their new HQ. It's the lot that's been owned by Gables and was marked for Water Street Phase 2. So for much that! They have no plans for the property, and instead will hold it for future development (which kinda sucks if another 1...
by Kelley USA
03 Jan 2024 14:59
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Could it potentially be a Central Market? CM is also owned by HEB. Never say never, but 99.9% not going to be a Central Market. CM generally has a much much smaller footprint and this is estimated at 121K sf (more than twice the size of the average CM). CM has looked at the Las Colinas area before ...
by Kelley USA
03 Jan 2024 13:41
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Article in the DMN that officially mentions JAXON Beer Garden coming to the Toyota Music Factory in September 2024. My assumption is the new owners are going to try and finish the redo on the Plaza and have the new tenants open by September. Article also mentions a NEW BBQ restaurant and cocktail lo...
by Kelley USA
02 Jan 2024 12:11
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

I have seen a few survey crews out on the former ExxonMobil parcels. Perhaps someone is kicking the tires on something here, but I honestly don't expect anything to develop here anytime soon unless it's residential. Also, across the street there's a note in P&Z about razing the old Neiman Marcus...
by Kelley USA
31 Dec 2023 16:32
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

No, no inside information. It's posted in the current P&Z agenda for Jan 2nd. It's zoning case 2023-106. Click on the "packet" and then scroll down to that case for additional info. Again, it doesn't list HEB specifically, but you can see the site plan for the project which does mentio...
by Kelley USA
29 Dec 2023 13:24
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Also, there's a case coming before P&Z pertaining to HEB. Obviously the case doesn't mention HEB, but it does make note of a restaurant within a 121K sf yet to be built retail building (grocery store). They're applying for a liquor license for the restaurant within the store, which would be diff...
by Kelley USA
29 Dec 2023 09:20
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Schlotzsky's on 635/MacArthur shutting down, converting into a Starbuck's. Guessing this is a relocation of the Starbucks by the Raising Canes. Starbucks is hard to figure out. I thought for sure when they opened the new Starbucks at Star Park, they'd close the one right by Hudson House. But nope! ...
by Kelley USA
21 Dec 2023 09:27
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Newpark Dallas/Smart District
Replies: 401
Views: 242997

Re: Downtown Dallas: Newpark Dallas/Smart District

Look, I really don't blame the guy. He had a vision and he's tried hard to sell that vision to make the project a reality. He did bring in some big time partners in KDC & Lanoha, so it's not just Hoque. At the very least he tried to give us some architecture that's 99% better than the stuff curr...
by Kelley USA
19 Dec 2023 11:20
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Mavs arena-hotel by Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Replies: 63
Views: 9898

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

Wtf is Cuban up to? A lot of it has to do with future of TV rights and being able to put the Mavs in a better place financially for the future. Also, worth noting, that in some weird twist, he still keeps operational control of the Mavs. So it's not like the Adelson's will come in and hire a new co...
by Kelley USA
15 Dec 2023 10:02
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Reunion (Tower, hotel, and??)
Replies: 71
Views: 20333

Re: Reunion (Tower, hotel, and??)

I mean, it's the same company that gave us all those awesome shiny renderings of North End.
by Kelley USA
08 Dec 2023 09:20
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

^^ Good article. I saw that posted online a few days ago. I'm still not convinced that adding SO MANY apartment complexes was the right approach. And still disappointing that Las Colinas couldn't even land 1 high-rise apartment complex. For years, developers kept telling us there wasn't a market, th...
by Kelley USA
05 Dec 2023 16:55
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Knox District: MSD Capital - Knox/Travis - 28/27/9 stories
Replies: 69
Views: 17537

Re: Knox District: MSD Capital - Knox/Travis - 28/27/9 stories

Plus 100K sf of additional retail / restaurant space is pretty sweet. Will be interesting to see what tenants they attract, as this space will be very desirable!
by Kelley USA
05 Dec 2023 11:00
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Also, looks like a cool upscale massage place called The Now has leased space at Water Street right next to The Gingerman.
by Kelley USA
05 Dec 2023 10:59
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Is the Sandman Hotel and Moxies still planned in the development? Okay, that's the development at 161 & 114. This one is the one at 161 & Las Colinas Blvd. But to your question, to my knowledge, Moxie's is sort of on-hold. I would highly doubt we ever see it built, as the hotel is coming al...
by Kelley USA
05 Dec 2023 10:39
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment (The Central)
Replies: 476
Views: 1199923

Re: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment (The Central)

Tnexster wrote:Looks great it comes to fruition.


This could turn out better than the Goldman North End project!
by Kelley USA
05 Dec 2023 10:38
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Caught an updated site plan for the Lincoln Property development at 161 & Las Colinas Blvd. Looks like all the 161 pad sits have been spoken for. Frost Bank is already under construction, and 7-11 just filed their docs with the State. The other 3 parcels appear to be marked for Outback Steakhou...
by Kelley USA
04 Dec 2023 16:32
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Caught an updated site plan for the Lincoln Property development at 161 & Las Colinas Blvd. Looks like all the 161 pad sits have been spoken for. Frost Bank is already under construction, and 7-11 just filed their docs with the State. The other 3 parcels appear to be marked for Outback Steakhous...
by Kelley USA
04 Dec 2023 16:26
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Plano: Willow Bend Mall
Replies: 323
Views: 143286

Re: Plano: Willow Bend Mall

You know, from the outside looking in, it seems like Willow Bend should have worked. I went to Stonebriar a few weeks ago and wasn't really that impressed. It's just your basic generic mall. There's nothing really high-end about it, maybe a few stores like Anthropologie and obviously Nordstrom. But...
by Kelley USA
04 Dec 2023 16:25
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Plano: Willow Bend Mall
Replies: 323
Views: 143286

Re: Plano: Willow Bend Mall

You know, from the outside looking in, it seems like Willow Bend should have worked. I went to Stonebriar a few weeks ago and wasn't really that impressed. It's just your basic generic mall. There's nothing really high-end about it, maybe a few stores like Anthropologie and obviously Nordstrom. But ...
by Kelley USA
14 Nov 2023 16:07
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
Replies: 232
Views: 105781

Re: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~445 FT | ~30 ST)

I don’t understand how this development was able to persuade a major tenant like BOA. Although way before and plenty of time, it wasn’t so for Perots’ Field Street Tower project.They can’t get a major tenant, yet it was near the same location in fact the former BOA drive through bank. Anyway, hopef...
by Kelley USA
07 Nov 2023 12:49
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

I can confirm that 54th is closed. Signs have already come down off the building. Remember, they opened when the center still had Dick's & Best Buy. Once those 2 stores left, the center was pretty much doomed. As someone else mentioned, location was not the best either.
by Kelley USA
25 Oct 2023 14:06
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

This one actually turned out pretty nice! Impressed with the building, appreciate how they at least tried to enhance the outside of the parking garage, and the overall landscaping is pretty lush. Nice to see something a bit more modern in the Urban Center. Also, just seeing Wells Fargo going up, it'...
by Kelley USA
12 Oct 2023 09:05
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

So looks like Delucca Pizza & Wine will actually be taking over the old Keg Steakhouse space. Nice addition for that area!
by Kelley USA
11 Oct 2023 09:56
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 345955

Re: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd

I know things are more expensive these days, but are you telling me this building cost $500 million?? I mean the 23 Springs building going up is 26 stories with underground parking, and cost for that is $170 million.
by Kelley USA
06 Oct 2023 09:49
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: The Colony: Grandscape
Replies: 42
Views: 32979

Re: The Colony: Grandscape

Does anyone know if Portillo's still has a two hour wait around lunch and dinner? I drove by on a Saturday a few weeks ago. It was probably about 11:30am. A few people waiting outside, and the drive-thru was busy, but I'd guess maybe a 20 - 30 wait tops. Probably really depends on the day & tim...
by Kelley USA
06 Oct 2023 09:47
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Fort Worth: Stockyards area redevelopment
Replies: 8
Views: 8619

Re: Fort Worth: Stockyards area redevelopment

On a side note, I feel like FW is really starting to blossom. It feels very pre-explosion Austin.
by Kelley USA
06 Oct 2023 09:47
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Fort Worth: Stockyards area redevelopment
Replies: 8
Views: 8619

Re: Fort Worth: Stockyards area redevelopment

On a side note, I feel like FW is really starting to blossom. It feels very pre-explosion Austin.
by Kelley USA
03 Oct 2023 09:40
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1304911

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Got some news on the MF that should be well received. If this is an indication of things to come, then I'm excited! So The Green Gator has closed, Mama Tried will be sliding down and taking The Green Gator space, and then JAXON (yes, that JAXON that was at AT&T Discovery District) will taking bo...
by Kelley USA
29 Sep 2023 09:50
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Two Arts Plaza
Replies: 37
Views: 18006

Re: Two Arts Plaza

Saw an article yesterday where Billingsley was saying developers need to be build new office space DT in order to keep and attract companies... And I thought, hey, you're a developer with available land DT. So, was curious if her Two Arts Plaza was still being kicked around & dusted off, and sur...
by Kelley USA
28 Sep 2023 11:32
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Chalk Hill / Kaizen / KERA Site
Replies: 17
Views: 3499

Re: Chalk Hill / Kaizen / KERA Site

Kaizen is looking to build a new office tower & residential tower on the KERA site. KERA will also build a new headquarters in the project. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/09/28/dallas-high-rise-development-planned-for-kera-uptown-site/ Renderings: https://www.kaizendp.com/...
by Kelley USA
28 Sep 2023 11:13
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Chalk Hill / Kaizen / KERA Site
Replies: 17
Views: 3499

Chalk Hill / Kaizen / KERA Site

Kaizen is looking to build a new office tower & residential tower on the KERA site. KERA will also build a new headquarters in the project. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/09/28/dallas-high-rise-development-planned-for-kera-uptown-site/ Renderings: https://www.kaizendp.com/p...
by Kelley USA
06 Sep 2023 09:37
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: The Colony: Grandscape
Replies: 42
Views: 32979

Re: The Colony: Grandscape

I'm sure it's part of the overall development plan, but surprised there's not some resort style or hip boutique hotel at Grandscape yet. With all the restaurants and entertainment options, seems like it would be a popular spot.