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by soco
27 Mar 2023 12:27
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: Field Street District - Phase I (~405FT | 33 ST + 26 ST)
Replies: 253
Views: 90154

Re: Downtown Dallas: Field Street District

For what it's worth, this property is moving through the City's plat approval process. Usually that means construction is about to begin, but we shall see.
by soco
09 Jan 2023 13:02
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Modera St. Paul (16 ST)
Replies: 26
Views: 10561

Re: Downtown Dallas: Modera St. Paul (16 ST)

Confirmed. The crane is up
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by soco
05 Dec 2022 15:18
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Statler Hotel & Residences + Future DMN Offices (Old Statler Hilton + Old Library)
Replies: 436
Views: 371770

Re: Downtown Dallas: Statler Hotel & Residences + Future DMN Offices (Old Statler Hilton + Old Library)

Have we heard of a start date for the planned building next to the Statler and DMN? It looks like the base for a tower crane has been put in place.

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by soco
18 May 2022 08:17
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: The Quadrangle
Replies: 76
Views: 52399

Re: Uptown Dallas: The Quadrangle

I passed by the site yesterday morning and the project is very much underway. All buildings along the Howell Street frontage have been cleared. The site was very active with some amount of excavation and site leveling.
by soco
31 Mar 2022 15:03
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
Replies: 654
Views: 533123

Re: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project

A preliminary plat for the property bounded by Ross/Routh/San Jacinto/Leonard, minus the AT&T property at the corner of Leonard and Ross was submitted to the City. That's something at least.
by soco
07 Oct 2021 09:16
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Henderson Avenue Corridor
Replies: 361
Views: 285005

Re: Henderson Avenue Corridor

I wonder what this will mean for the section of Henderson between Glencoe and McMillan that was not included in the recent complete street project. That section was purposely left out of the City's project because the developer had their own street treatments they wanted to install along that to-be-...
by soco
15 Jul 2021 14:58
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Silver Line
Replies: 401
Views: 422987

Re: Silver Line

I'm working on the trail portion of this project and the old bridge was too narrow to be used as multi-use trail without significant structural modification. The intent was to reuse it but after looking at different options it was determined it needs to be replaced with a new, wider bridge.
by soco
06 Jul 2021 08:56
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava
Replies: 148
Views: 115521

Re: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava

There are several projects in the pipeline that will address all the connectivity issues being raised here. Riverfront will be rebuilt from Cadiz to the UP railroad bridge, and will have a similar cross-section as the section near Continental. I'm not the biggest fan of the design but it will includ...
by soco
25 Jun 2021 09:04
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 351859

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

https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2021/06/hunt-realty-bets-big-on-new-victory-park-development/?fbclid=IwAR0vKZ_8LQTfKnqDoXRbvyVH_QQU3KNW-Do-RBid9w2dn_ObkzF2IAM_ZqI Hoping it all happens…but what’s this about?: . .the planned Hi Line Connector will connect the Katy Trail to the Design District,...
by soco
05 Jan 2021 08:50
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava
Replies: 148
Views: 115521

Re: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava

The separation is intentional. The original signage and striping plan has cyclists and pedestrians in their own spaces on the approaches and on the bridge itself. On the bridge pedestrians transition to the raised portion while cyclists continue in their own 'bike lane'.
by soco
18 Dec 2020 09:33
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: McKinney/Boll Tower - 2614 McKinney Ave - (18 ST)
Replies: 227
Views: 176719

Re: Uptown Dallas: McKinney/Boll Tower - 2614 McKinney Ave - (18 ST)

The proposed development at 2700 McKinney went before the CPC last night, but was deferred to later date. It was mentioned that big changes are coming for this project.
by soco
24 Apr 2020 14:11
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
Replies: 681
Views: 589957

Re: DD: 1401 Elm and Thompson Hotel

Quite a bit of activity at the street level today 4/23/2020 at 1401 elm. Couldn't tell if activity was going on inside. My new 'office' is directly across the street from this building and daily I can see crews working on the interior, on the mechanical/structural systems on the amenity deck, and o...
by soco
09 Mar 2020 09:38
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
Replies: 681
Views: 589957

Re: DD: 1401 Elm and Thompson Hotel

I live across the street from this building and can see into the units. Interior finish out is well underway on the hotel rooms and apartments.
by soco
27 Feb 2020 16:27
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382597

Re: AT&T Discovery District

They must be having a soft opening because friends of mine are there right now.
by soco
04 Feb 2020 13:16
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
Replies: 563
Views: 533199

Re: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment

^ The plan for bike lanes on Commerce through Deep Ellum was eliminated due to neighborhood opposition. At the last neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposals for the lanes the only support came from bikers from outside the neighborhood. Not one property owner, business owner, or resident suppor...
by soco
04 Feb 2020 11:56
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
Replies: 563
Views: 533199

Re: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment

This was basically one of my projects in my former role. Instead of making Jackson a dedicated pedestrian street it was adding in bike lanes that would connect Deep Ellum, through downtown, to the Trinity. Both the Discovery District and East Quarter are incorporating elements of that concept. On Ja...
by soco
30 Jan 2020 12:55
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Trinity River Park
Replies: 468
Views: 448440

Re: Trinity River Park

If this is the correct project that bridge is actually spanning the Elm Fork and is part of a City of Dallas project to extend the Trinity Skyline Trail and connect to the Campion in Irving. It is part of the much larger Dallas to Forth Worth or Fort Worth to Dallas Trail, depending on which side of...
by soco
06 Dec 2019 14:44
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382597

Re: AT&T Discovery District

The plaza is open, as is Jackson between Field and Browder. It doesn't appear cars are being allowed on the short section of Jackson between the plaza and Field though. I believe that section will be permanently closed. No, this is the section that provides vehicle access to parking garages. The co...
by soco
06 Dec 2019 12:44
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382597

Re: AT&T Discovery District

The plaza is open, as is Jackson between Field and Browder. It doesn't appear cars are being allowed on the short section of Jackson between the plaza and Field though.
by soco
04 Dec 2019 11:40
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382597

Re: AT&T Discovery District

I pass this site several times a day walking to/from work and portions of the plaza, as well as Jackson Street, look dangerously close to opening. Jackson from Akard to Field appears finished (at least finished enough to open) with the hardscape and softscape in place. Crews also removed some of the...
by soco
22 Nov 2019 13:19
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: The Stack - 2700 Commerce
Replies: 171
Views: 122233

Re: Deep Ellum: The Stack - 2700 Commerce

Commerce is slated for a full reconstruction, similar to Elm, that will reduce the number of travel lanes and widen sidewalks. Proposals for bike lanes were not supported by the community and were removed from the project.
by soco
16 Jul 2019 14:18
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
Replies: 681
Views: 589957

Re: Downtown Dallas: The Drever

It was kind of a soft white glow. It wasn't nearly as bright as the building used to be. While I've seen the crews working on the white panels I could not tell what type of light was installed.
by soco
16 Jul 2019 14:12
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
Replies: 681
Views: 589957

Re: Downtown Dallas: The Drever

My apartment is across the street and overlooks what will become the amenity deck. There are workers reattaching the marble slabs to the podium and vertical supports. There also crews working on the amenity deck itself, the new structure that was built but not completed, and the vertical light panel...
by soco
02 Jul 2019 13:21
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Davis Building
Replies: 50
Views: 46578

Re: Davis Building

It looks like Zoes Kitchen is going into the former Union Park spot next to Frankies. I noticed their name was stenciled on the front door of this space.
by soco
01 Mar 2019 09:07
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
Replies: 681
Views: 589957

Re: Downtown Dallas: The Drever

I'm not sure what they are up to, but construction crews were milling about on the podium deck this morning.
by soco
28 Feb 2019 15:54
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn
Replies: 810
Views: 1321311

Re: Oak Lawn

As of now the rainbow crossings are proposed to be implemented with striping and not pavers, tiles, stamped concrete etc. While not 'permanent' they should make for a dramatic enhancement to the strip.
by soco
25 Feb 2019 16:05
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Greater DFW-area trails
Replies: 21
Views: 22639

Re: Greater DFW-area trails

The trail is being designed in tandem with the design of the rail line itself. Trail sections deemed critical will be built during rail line construction since it may be impossible or cost prohibitive to build the trail after the fact. Staff in cities along the line are working to fund sections that...
by soco
21 Dec 2018 12:26
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Dallas BikeShare: VBikes, LimeBike, Spin, Ofo, Mobike
Replies: 169
Views: 170295

Re: Dallas BikeShare: VBikes, LimeBike, Spin, Ofo, Mobike

A number of statements being made appear to be based on conjecture and not facts. As these companies were entering markets across the country, cities were scrambling to enact ordinances, set up fees, or outright ban them. Dallas allowed these companies to operate for almost a year, without any forma...
by soco
17 Dec 2018 09:02
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Dallas BikeShare: VBikes, LimeBike, Spin, Ofo, Mobike
Replies: 169
Views: 170295

Re: Dallas BikeShare: VBikes, LimeBike, Spin, Ofo, Mobike

Still a great deal of misinformation here. The City allowed these companies to operate for almost a full year before any type of regulations were put into effect. Cities across the country were watching Dallas as we were just about the only city that did not immediately impose regulations. If you th...
by soco
14 Dec 2018 14:16
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Dallas BikeShare: VBikes, LimeBike, Spin, Ofo, Mobike
Replies: 169
Views: 170295

Re: Dallas BikeShare: VBikes, LimeBike, Spin, Ofo, Mobike

Who do they think they are fooling they will outlaw these as soon as a few taxpayers complain just like they did with the bikes. The scooters are only surviving right now because the city granted them a delay on taxing the scooter companies. As soon as city hall decides to start taxing Bird and Lim...
by soco
08 May 2018 10:05
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Retail
Replies: 239
Views: 195604

Re: Downtown Dallas: Retail

There is a rumor going around on Reddit that Purple Onion is closing and that Ravenna is moving there. That would indicate that the building with Ravenna sold and there are plans for that space. Maybe Headington purchased it too? That's what we are hearing downtown, and Purple Onion has already clo...
by soco
08 May 2018 10:03
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Dallas BikeShare: VBikes, LimeBike, Spin, Ofo, Mobike
Replies: 169
Views: 170295

Re: Dallas BikeShare: VBikes, LimeBike, Spin, Ofo, Mobike

These racks were not installed by the City. This type of rack is not preferred since it does not provide stability for the bike and can cause damage to the front wheel. The City usually installs 'U' racks.

I've locked a bike once or twice.
by soco
06 Mar 2018 13:18
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: AMLI Fountain Place (562 FT / 46 ST)
Replies: 789
Views: 803848

Re: Downtown Dallas: AMLI Fountain Place (562 FT / 46 ST)

The 360 update proposes to explore options to reconfigure the ramp, not remove it completely.
by soco
04 Dec 2017 11:37
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava
Replies: 148
Views: 115521

Re: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava

Connections are planned to the Skyline Trail, but I do not have timelines on when those connections will be put in place.
by soco
30 Nov 2017 09:50
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava
Replies: 148
Views: 115521

Re: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava

Google Earth Pro has imagery from earlier this year showing the ramps for both bridges under construction. On the north bridge, as the ramp descends to Beckley it wraps around and under the main lanes to reach grade, and connect to the ramp to the south bridge. The ramp to Riverfront is a gradual de...
by soco
29 Nov 2017 16:18
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava
Replies: 148
Views: 115521

Re: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava

Really the pedestrian/bike elements were just a tool used to get federal funding for the signature white arches they wanted to span the river. The Feds and the state weren't willing to shell out a bunch of extra money just so Dallas could slap Santiago Calatrava on another signature bridge. The onl...
by soco
29 Nov 2017 16:12
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava
Replies: 148
Views: 115521

Re: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava

You missed something. Mostly on the Oak Cliff side in fact. One will have a ramp the other will have stairs. The line down the middle will be a separation between east and west bicycle traffic. The approaches on the Riverfront side will be what appears to be ramps so another confusing Dallas design...
by soco
28 Nov 2017 13:22
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: 2017 Bond Election
Replies: 14
Views: 19511

Re: 2017 Bond Election

Ok, I gotcha. I can't say I disagree on some of those points.
by soco
28 Nov 2017 11:59
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: 2017 Bond Election
Replies: 14
Views: 19511

Re: 2017 Bond Election

I don't think the county is doing enough for the cities in the effort to build trails and complete streets.... The County is actually a great partner, having allocated millions of dollars on these types of projects. They have provided funding for: The Northaven Trail (including the bridge over US75...
by soco
28 Nov 2017 11:52
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava
Replies: 148
Views: 115521

Re: Margaret McDermott Bridge by Santiago Calatrava

Unless I've missed something, restricting bikes to one side and pedestrians to another is not accurate. The south arch and approaches are fully built out to accommodate both cyclists and pedestrians. Striping will separate bikes and peds on the ramps, and once on the bridge pedestrians will use the ...
by soco
27 Nov 2017 15:54
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
Replies: 681
Views: 589957

Re: Downtown Dallas: The Drever

The crews methodically label the tiles before removing them, and some of the tiles already had holes from previous 'repairs' (I assume).
by soco
27 Nov 2017 15:41
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
Replies: 681
Views: 589957

Re: Downtown Dallas: The Drever

My apartment faces this side of the Drever, and those tiles had not been removed yet. The crews are working west to east when removing the tiles.
by soco
13 Nov 2017 16:39
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Dallas Trail System
Replies: 94
Views: 87882

Re: Dallas Trail System

Dallas County is currently building the SOPAC Trail in the abandoned rail bed from Greenville Ave. at Meadow to where the Santa Fe Trail ends near the boat house. The section from NW Hwy to Greenville/Meadow is expected to be complete in early 2018. The section from NW Hwy south to the Lake should b...
by soco
16 Oct 2017 13:54
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: East Dallas: Abrams and Columbia road diet
Replies: 11
Views: 16206

Re: East Dallas: Abrams and Columbia road diet

I do not know why these specific limits were chosen, but there are other projects in the Deep Ellum and Downtown areas that will help facilitate bike/ped connections into the CBD.
by soco
13 Oct 2017 19:37
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: East Dallas: Abrams and Columbia road diet
Replies: 11
Views: 16206

Re: East Dallas: Abrams and Columbia road diet

Yes, I work for the City,and 6 lane divided principal arterial roadways usually have 100 feet of ROW.
by soco
13 Oct 2017 16:05
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: East Dallas: Abrams and Columbia road diet
Replies: 11
Views: 16206

Re: East Dallas: Abrams and Columbia road diet

There will not likely be the flex posts (as shown in the image above) because they are easily damaged and unsightly, says White. Um. "Easily damaged" aka "drivers often don't pay attention when operating a 2000-lb machine at 40mph and swerve recklessly into bike lanes" aka defin...
by soco
12 Oct 2017 13:49
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: (PWC) Park District Tower (316 FT | 20 ST) + Residences at Park District (385 FT | 32 ST)
Replies: 184
Views: 189111

Re: Uptown Dallas: (PWC) Park District Tower (316 FT | 20 ST) + Residences at Park District (385 FT | 32 ST)

I wasn't able to get a photo, but PWC's name and logo have been added to the top of the office tower.
by soco
30 Sep 2017 15:04
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Mid Elm Lofts
Replies: 80
Views: 77892

Re: Mid Elm Lofts

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by soco
29 Sep 2017 20:19
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: The Commissary - 1217 Main St
Replies: 88
Views: 88323

Re: Downtown Dallas: Synn Building 1217 Main St

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by soco
07 Sep 2017 11:46
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Dallas BikeShare: VBikes, LimeBike, Spin, Ofo, Mobike
Replies: 169
Views: 170295

Re: Dallas Bike Share: VBikes, Spin, LimeBike

Agreed. We've thought about requiring their participation in providing bike parking. Also, the 311 system is being updated to include a way to report issues related to bike share. Comments/complaints can be logged and sent directly to the specific bike share company. The bike companies are listed by...