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Matt777

Hopefully it will be at least 10 stories and have ground level retail and patios. That's a great spot facing Lake Cliff Park, and right on the streetcar line. Something high to take advantage of the views would be the best use.

Matt777

I saw this image on an ad for those PSW houses in Oak Cliff. This is a great shot. Wish we could get a higher res version.

Matt777

Oak Lawn Getting 10 Pride-Themed Crosswalks https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-getting-10-lgbtq-themed-crosswalks-11696136 Not sure I understand the diagonal crosswalk shown in the rendering. Is that really going to be installed? It's already like that. Throckmorton is crooked at the inters...

Matt777

Has anyone seen any information on the Total Wine development at Congress and Oak Lawn? They've begun digging at the site, and they are digging far enough down that it almost looks like an underground parking garage is being built. But last I heard there were no plans for that. So the OLC didn't wa...

Matt777

Doesn't it seem obvious that the Gingerman closing might have something to do with the property it sits on being redeveloped for high rise, and not necessarily them doing well or not? It looks like a perfectly sized parcel for a highrise apartment building.

It will be sad to see them go.

Matt777

The_Overdog wrote:I will never understand the hate for stucco on this site. I find it fascinating.

I think most of the hate is for EIFS which looks like stucco, not real stucco. The hate on this design is because it's ugly and cheap looking.

Matt777

Wow, nobody will be able to go back? I wonder if it's because it will be a long renovation, or if it's because they have to tear the whole complex down. That crane company is in for a world of hurt if they are the liable party.

Matt777

Yes according to the updated info sent by streetlights Lemmon side of the garage will still have units covering the garage. streetlights-podium.PNG Good stuff, then. The new brickwork on the facade is pretty cool, especially if they light it up dramatically at night. I guess we will just have to wa...

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Matt777: "Finishes are irrelevant to apartment rents" Me: "Every complex I've ever lived in has charged more for an identical floorplan that has nicer finishes" Oh my gosh your facts are now that 'renovations' aren't given away for free? Thanks for the tip. Are you sure you thou...

Matt777

Will the parking be wrapped by apartments on the Lemmon side, like the previous renders? If all 6 lower floors are now exposed parking on all sides, that's a step back. Yes, 8 floors were exposed before but only on the side facing Eatzi's.

Matt777

LBK2013 wrote:It's official. Tenet and its subsidiaries are consolidating to International Plaza in Farmer's Branch.

Gross. Baby boomers causing more damage before they finally bow out. As a millenial, I know that we are all just DYING to work in the gorgeous, exciting suburban office campuses.

Matt777

Because "modern" streetcars (there's any oxymoron for you) have been such a success in U.S. cities. Have you noticed that Griggs never mentions the OC line he pushed so hard for? There's not a word about it on his campaign website. While campaigning on a platform of being anti-boondoggle ...

Matt777

Ridiculous. And the "Silver Line" or Cotton Belt will be even worse. To think.... that $1+ billion they're wasting on the Cotton belt white elephant could build around 50+ miles of modern streetcar network in urban areas of Dallas. Sigh.....

#CancelCottonBelt

Matt777

Yikes, that RH in West Hollywood is even uglier up close. I prefer modern design personally, but these materials make the modern design look cheap and dirty.

Matt777

Sure, why not close down all the gay bars while we're at it since we are already taking everything out of Oak Lawn /Sarcasm. If your number one goal for Pride or Block Party is lots of parking, no crowds, public bathrooms everywhere, then make a separate event somewhere else. There are some in the c...

Matt777

They have a rendering attached the fencing for the new RH. It’s a frontal shot, so no hint if the project still includes the RH Guesthouse. There will be no RH GUESTHOUSE as part of this project. PERIOD. So we get 3 buildings torn up, the mess that will come for that for a couple years, and none of...

Matt777

Shiva's Fine Indian Bar And Grill is moving to Downtown off Ross And Griffin. Did the lowest Greenville location shut down? Also, the i-fratelli in the same vecinity is almost complete. Odd move, but we will see if they retool. On Greenville, they were only open for dinner and prices were high. Mos...

Matt777

So many developers don't like to complicate things with a mixed-use element. Most just want to throw up the residential units, lease them and sell. Adding ground floor retail complicates contracts and leasing management. That's why we should have some zoning requirements requiring a certain amount ...

Matt777

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...

Matt777

They have a rendering attached the fencing for the new RH. It’s a frontal shot, so no hint if the project still includes the RH Guesthouse. This is a pretty disappointing design in my opinion. All the other new style locations are a floor higher, with better architecture. This looks much plainer an...

Matt777

I wonder if this will affect the Fitzhugh Westbound access to the trail. Allot of people enter/exit there. There's a giant pass through, the middle of the lower part of the building is hollow, meaning people can now walk from Buena Vista Street straight through to the trail, instead of scaling the ...

Matt777

Regardless of the different opinions on the 1980's bust, some from people involved, it was a pretty clear cut case of deregulation run amock leading to some shady behavior in real estate financing which lead to a good old fashioned asset bubble. Read up on Danny Faulkner, the guy who was responsible...

Matt777

The condos have hit the MLS averaging at just over $1000 per square foot. Is this a new record for condos in Dallas? I think Museum Towers listings are around $850/square foot right now. The units look gorgeous and well thought out. Not bare like Museum Tower: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandho...

Matt777

LOL!!!! How dare my view of nearby high rises be obstructed by high rises!

Matt777

Cbdallas wrote:So is the DREAM finally DEAD?

LOL I legit totally forgot about this one.

Matt777

This forum makes up a miniscule fraction of DFW residents, but the echo chamber of opinions on here has led some to believe that their ideas for Dallas have widespread, popular support, and they should be empowered to micromanage the decisions of every developer, government agency, and resident to ...

Matt777

I'm curious though... While the asking prices for many of these new products are no doubt 'luxury', how much of the product itself really is? Based on materials and build quality, I suspect the true cost of many of these buildings falls more in the mid range anyway. So, while many of them will see ...

Matt777

HPV, in the future, should switch to a mostly valet model, and a garage somewhere offsite within walking distance if they can, and fill in the parking lots with park space, hotel, and maybe some standalone shops. I don't know if this is feasible but it would take it to the next level. I’ve always s...

Matt777

Guesses on what could go here? Since the lot is small, parking won't be abundant even if the go below ground and above ground. I'm thinking something with less parking needs like a tall, skinny lux condo tower? With like 2-4 residences per floor? Pipe dream- an average of 3 residences per floor, all...

Matt777

HPV, in the future, should switch to a mostly valet model, and a garage somewhere offsite within walking distance if they can, and fill in the parking lots with park space, hotel, and maybe some standalone shops. I don't know if this is feasible but it would take it to the next level.

Matt777

Who owns the old Reunion Arena parcels again? The DMN parcel sits in the middle of a lot of underutilized pieces of land between Union Station and the future HSR site. You've also got all the Reunion arena land and parking lots/garage, the parking lot next to Union Station, the old WFAA facilities, ...

Matt777

Do we think he has some undisclosed office tenant? Ray Washburne could have found someone willing to sign on to some level of commitment enough to make it worth getting a phase 1 moving. Paying your own money upfront and promising more later seems like they are confident on an early stage developme...

Matt777

Thankfully, he said the Rock of Truth is staying and his wording makes it sounds like they are going to incorporate the George Dahl designed part of the complex into the redevelopment. This sounds promising and I hope he does right by this. It looks like he will.

Matt777

You criticize us for arrogance, and yet your the one using the most aggressive language on here I never said "don't build any more apartments" but you apparently can't read or comprehend basic English. :roll: "I, Matt777 hate people poorer than me, because they get in the way of my p...

Matt777

Dallas could land major Uber expansion, thousands of jobs

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/tec ... sands-jobs

This could be a major win for Dallas. They are looking at The Epic in Deep Ellum.

Matt777

Great idea but I vote for new high profile hotel downtown and let the old buildings get converted to residential. That's ironic. The Fairmont complex was originally designed to be condos. They ran out of money during construction, and the unfinished buildings sat there as massive eyesores on the sk...

Matt777

Very interesting trend. The future of housing seems to be rooted in flexibility and convenience over stability. I don't think the 30 year mortgage model is as popular with millennials. We seem to want the flexibility to move city to city, hood to hood, and not have to worry about the minutia that c...

Matt777

^From what I understand, the folks behind the folks running the company are stuck in Sears Roebuck mode, it's a shame. Before much longer, the resources of JCP will have been depleted beyond the point of no return; the cushion of size still gifts the ability to act with nimbleness and mobility for ...

Matt777

We already saw what happened at the Statler Hilton when residents were kicked out for "repairs" and then saw entire floors converted into short-term rentals by Stay Alfred. If you go to their website you'll see they have similar units at LTV Tower, The Mayflower and the Miro. Stay Alfred ...

Matt777

I drive 75 from Lovers north into Richardson every morning, and I gotta say - the highway really does look fantastic this spring/summer. The new foliage is beautiful and does enhance the experience (luckily I leave late enough to not get stuck in traffic so I don't have that dragging me down :D ) I...

Matt777

9B9D6794-3514-4780-BA7E-C5D29A6A4DCD.pngFirst thought was Soffitel, but that’s French. Maybe Swissotel?? If so, Swissotel is an Accor brand (company that used to own Motel 6/Studio 6). They only have 1 North American location, in Chicago on Wacker Drive overlooking the Chicago River. Elsewhere: Aus...

Matt777

Too bad JCP hasn't figured out how to use the internet for substantial growth. Taking the small, hometown route to building the innovative tech mastery necessary to keep up with Amazon a locally sourced "engineer" workgroup housed in (e.g.) Deep Ellum could save Pennys. Right? JCP is such...

Matt777

Drove by today and happened to notice how quick this has changed, this will be gone in no time. Always thought this was the ugliest building. I don't personally think the building was ugly, I think it was just horribly maintained and was left to basically rot away. Maybe it was nicer when it was br...

Matt777

The most basic tenet of economics is 'ceteris paribus' - all other things being equal. If the market is made up of 10 identical houses, and you build 10 more identical houses while keeping demand the same, yes, prices will go down. But that is not the case here- all of the new houses are being buil...

Matt777

Nobody here is advocating for prices to go higher. If we do not build the new housing, keep supply at the same level, prices will increase IE San Francisco. Prices do not increase much because of granite counters or fancy pools. They increase because the market can bear those prices due to high dem...

Matt777

beepboopdtown wrote:There is a big "Arriving" sign for The Terminal on the property now.

Nice!! I always worry about the high quality developments like this getting killed before I see dirt turn.

Matt777

I knew they had to have some residential up their sleeves for East Quarter. This looks fantastic!!! And they're preserving the Meletio Electric building! Nothing but net with this one. This building will be in high demand. Walk west to the CBD, walk east right into Bark Park and Deep Ellum, south is...

Matt777

Wasn't there a kebab place that expanded here from Austin recently that flamed out pretty quickly? I think it was Vertskebap, which then became Verts Mediterranean, which has apparently changed its name to Noon Mediterranean. Not sure how that compares to Doner, but just an interesting recent expan...

Matt777

This Popular European Doner Kebab Chain is Headed to Dallas A kebab stand that began in Berlin and grew to expand throughout Europe and the Middle East now wants to make a big splash in the U.S. — and Dallas is among the first cities on its list. The international chain German Doner Kebab just anno...

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American Airlines is adding another handful of new destinations for DFW Airport: Hub Destination City Aircraft Flights begin Frequency Season DFW Acapulco, Mexico (ACA) E175 Dec. 21 Tues./Sat. Winter/Summer DFW Huatulco, Mexico (HUX) E175 Dec. 21 Tues./Sat. Winter/Summer DFW St. Thomas, USVI (STT) 7...

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