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by dzh
05 Mar 2024 22:28
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park: AIRE residential (23ST)
Replies: 31
Views: 4715

Re: Victory Park: AIRE residential (23ST)

The only thing I can think of is that Hines included the elevation of Victory Park in that 689 number that is listed in the development plan. VP is at 423' feet above (got that number off wikipedia), and the development plan does have 689' listed. That being said, 497 units seems massive for just a ...
by dzh
14 Jan 2024 18:14
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Knox District: Ivy Park - The Ivy (~18 ST) + The English (20 ST)
Replies: 24
Views: 6365

Re: Knox District: Ivy Park - The Ivy (~18 ST) + The English (20 ST)

Maybe Streetlights purchased them from Woods, or they're JVing and pivoting to build two residential towers? I can confirm Streetlight banners on both sites.
by dzh
12 Jan 2024 19:07
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Knox District: MSD Capital - Knox/Travis - 28/27/9 stories
Replies: 69
Views: 17543

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

Yea I always believed Dallas was a shit city for condos, but I'm starting to think developers might've just been doing them incorrectly this entire time. I think if you're close enough to HP, and you're right on the Katy Trail...it's probably going to be a good sell.
by dzh
19 Nov 2023 11:28
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Arts District: Dallas Gateway | Portman Holdings
Replies: 176
Views: 53213

Re: Dallas Arts District: Dallas Gateway | Portman Holdings

I'm sure financing hold ups unfortunately. It's gonna be some tough years ahead. I think this does get built eventually, but could be 3-10 years before constructions starts. (Red Development did eventually build the Union in Uptown, I believe they started construction 7 years after announcing it).
by dzh
19 Nov 2023 11:26
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: North Dallas: Galleria
Replies: 621
Views: 342270

Re: North Dallas: Galleria

I just want the Galleria to add multi family towers to the redevelopment (if it finally happens). There's no reason for this area not to become a true second Central Business District for the City of Dallas (if Valley View redevelopment ever happens as well lol). Deck the freeways with parks there t...
by dzh
08 Nov 2023 18:42
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park: AIRE residential (23ST)
Replies: 31
Views: 4715

Re: Victory Park: AIRE residential (23ST)

I hope they build some retail with this too. It's shame they don't build taller resi towers here (or a new hotel).
by dzh
06 Nov 2023 18:55
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: The Carlisle on the Creek (~360 FT | 30 ST)
Replies: 80
Views: 22816

Re: Uptown Dallas: The Carlisle on the Creek (~360 FT | 30 ST)

I'm not familiar with the Tampa market, and I'm not saying you'e wrong...but I am very surprised to hear that considering where interest rates and constructions costs currently are. Most projects you see just starting to get off the ground in Dallas were either financing secured a year or two ago, o...
by dzh
05 Nov 2023 10:25
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: The Carlisle on the Creek (~360 FT | 30 ST)
Replies: 80
Views: 22816

Re: Uptown Dallas: The Carlisle on the Creek (~360 FT | 30 ST)

Even the larger developers are putting things on hold from what I understand. Goldman Sachs and the new Bank of America building barely received financing to start from what I understand.
by dzh
04 Nov 2023 11:16
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: The Carlisle on the Creek (~360 FT | 30 ST)
Replies: 80
Views: 22816

Re: Uptown Dallas: The Carlisle on the Creek (~360 FT | 30 ST)

Financing is really bad right now, construction costs are terrible too (government spending on infrastructure is keeping these costs high). We may be looking at a building drought over the next 1-5 years (no one has any certainty, but general consensus is at least one year). I think a lot of rezonin...
by dzh
01 Oct 2023 22:47
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
Replies: 417
Views: 416386

Re: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon

I heard a rumor that HEB is considering scraping the high rises for a regular Central Market here. Anyone else heard rumblings like this?
by dzh
21 May 2023 12:22
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: The Cedars Developments
Replies: 246
Views: 210394

Re: The Cedars Developments

I hate the lack or retail so much. I understand why these developers don't do it (costs), but ugh lol
by dzh
09 May 2023 21:52
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Replies: 519
Views: 423532

Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit

I maintain that a properly built rapid transit (heavy rail) system would do incredibly well in Dallas. The issue is that a properly built system with well placed stations is unlikely to ever get the funding, nor get past the red tape to ever be built. It's quite a shame.
by dzh
25 Jan 2023 06:58
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Henderson Avenue Corridor
Replies: 361
Views: 283772

Re: Henderson Avenue Corridor

I don't really know what to expect from Acadia Realty. Going through their website, they definitely own a lot of A1 properties throughout the country (particularly Soho Manhattan and Mag Mile Chicago), but it appears they obtained them all through acquisitions. Otherwise they own mostly suburban sty...
by dzh
24 Jan 2023 22:42
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Henderson Avenue Corridor
Replies: 361
Views: 283772

Re: Henderson Avenue Corridor

I think they're kicking out all the retail in that building. I know Henderson Taphouse is closing too.
by dzh
12 Jan 2023 06:38
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: The Carlisle on the Creek (~360 FT | 30 ST)
Replies: 80
Views: 22816

Re: The Carlisle on the Creek

I don't think the Quiktrip ever got discussed in a meeting actually (I haven't been to a meeting in well over a year so please don't quote me on that, but I don't recall seeing the QT on the agenda documents). If I understand correctly, the gas station was built within the existing zoning requiremen...
by dzh
08 Jan 2023 23:11
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
Replies: 654
Views: 530756

Re: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project

I'm honestly surprised no one has bought the empty lot and just the built "the proposed" residential tower by now. I'm pretty sure the Atelier has done pretty well. Seems like a no-brainer to just build another thing like that there. Curious on what basis you are pretty sure Atelier is do...
by dzh
06 Jan 2023 20:48
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Replies: 519
Views: 423532

Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit

I don't know if this is allowed in the USA or for DART, but I wonder if we could switch to a model of letting DART be a transit operator/property developer and operator like the highly successful model Hong Kong uses for the MTR. Article: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/operations/our-insight...
by dzh
05 Jan 2023 05:56
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
Replies: 654
Views: 530756

Re: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project

I'm honestly surprised no one has bought the empty lot and just the built "the proposed" residential tower by now. I'm pretty sure the Atelier has done pretty well. Seems like a no-brainer to just build another thing like that there.
by dzh
03 Jan 2023 06:31
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas (Eastside): 2 mixed-use towers
Replies: 96
Views: 37265

Re: Downtown Dallas (Eastside): 2 mixed-use towers

FWIW, it appears The Stack, just a few blocks away, is about 53% occupied. From its website, it appears the developer has never undertaken a project remotely similar to this. Further, the lack of semi-annual puff pieces by Steve Brown does not bode well. Taken together, all of that suggests this is...
by dzh
31 Dec 2022 10:14
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: 2500 Cedar Springs (3 Towers)
Replies: 104
Views: 47102

Re: Uptown Dallas: 2500 Cedar Springs (3 Towers)

I get this bad feeling that this project gets shelved for the next cycle (one year from now at the earliest). I hope I'm wrong though.
by dzh
09 Nov 2022 21:26
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Convention Center
Replies: 206
Views: 86902

Re: Dallas Convention Center

I honestly can only think of one convention center in the United States with "good" things directly adjacent to it (Nashville). Otherwise the convention centers at best tend to be a few blocks removed from activity (Boston and San Diego). I'd still vote for this again because I think rolli...
by dzh
06 Nov 2022 22:59
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-345
Replies: 426
Views: 306649

Re: I-345

I'm part of "Team Tear It Down." I truly believe that traffic will get rerouted and it's closure will only significantly help Downtown and Deep Ellum. Yeah, adding tens of thousands of cars a day on the street grid will work wonders for the neighborhood. Of course with the impending plan ...
by dzh
21 Oct 2022 22:52
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-345
Replies: 426
Views: 306649

Re: I-345

I'm part of "Team Tear It Down." I truly believe that traffic will get rerouted and it's closure will only significantly help Downtown and Deep Ellum.
by dzh
08 Oct 2022 08:45
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: DART D2 Subway
Replies: 508
Views: 402336

Re: DART D2 Subway

I wish the City of Dallas would just do a new heavy rail referendum. A nice North-South line from South Dallas to Northpark. A little East-West line from Trinity Groves to Baylor/Deep Ellum to start with (small $15bn project haha). But back to the D2, has anyone heard anything new recently? I do a G...
by dzh
28 Aug 2022 06:27
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Arts District: Dallas Gateway | Portman Holdings
Replies: 176
Views: 53213

Re: Dallas Arts District: Dallas Gateway | Portman Holdings

I've always wanted to see a developer build something like "Brickell City Centre" (maybe a little more walkable) in Downtown Dallas. I truly believe a development like that would be very successful. Hopefully this Portman Project comes kind of close to being an experience like that. I may ...
by dzh
11 Aug 2022 19:05
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: 2500 Cedar Springs (3 Towers)
Replies: 104
Views: 47102

Re: Uptown Dallas: 2500 Cedar Springs (3 Towers)

I think this project will kill it from a financial perspective should it get built. It's really just a bigger version of the Union. I wouldn't expect much pedestrian "urban activation" for the neighborhood around it. That being said, I think the retail and restaurants will do very well ins...
by dzh
06 Jul 2022 08:03
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 345972

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

Don't hold me to it in the event that I am incorrect, but I'm pretty sure they are looking into an expansion/planning to make their grand announcement about in the next 6-24 months.
by dzh
03 Jul 2022 12:37
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: The Cedars Developments
Replies: 246
Views: 210394

Re: The Cedars Developments

OHT buying this site is mildly concerning because I really don't expect them to build something exciting here. I had a meeting with them a few weeks ago about a JV, and really nice guys...but seemed very clear that they're not interested in building anything but safe projects. It sounds like they on...
by dzh
19 Sep 2021 22:45
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Knox District / Knox Park
Replies: 813
Views: 580465

Re: Knox / Henderson - Knox Street Side

An Edition Hotel would honestly kill it in this neighborhood. The hotel is basically a Ritz Carlton designed for millennials. Doubt that's who they're in discussions with, but I guess I can dream
by dzh
03 Sep 2021 07:31
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 345972

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

I really don't like to bring up politics ever, but is anyone else nervous that the new legislation banning abortions after 6 weeks may put this and other projects in jeopardy? I could totally see some companies backtracking because they don't want to deal with negative PR (that being said, maybe I'm...
by dzh
24 Jul 2021 14:01
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Downtown Progress
Replies: 358
Views: 233317

Re: Downtown Progress

I mean all the new buildings that are Class A in the urban core, generally seem to lease up. Hence why I’m starting to think that it’s maybe time to convert these old trophy buildings into apartments and hotels. Much easier said than done, obviously.
by dzh
23 Jul 2021 07:38
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Downtown Progress
Replies: 358
Views: 233317

Re: Downtown Progress

JPMorgan Chase is apparently leaving Chase Tower for a smaller space at 1900 N Akard. https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2021/07/21/jpmorgan-chase-leaves-chase-tower.html?cx_testId=7&cx_testVariant=cx_2&cx_artPos=0#cxrecs_s They only have about one floor in that building (Chase Tower) ...
by dzh
14 Apr 2021 22:40
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum 1.0
Replies: 1020
Views: 772847

Re: Deep Ellum 1.0

The Federales in Chicago is kind of a party bar. So it's going to be interesting to watch and see if them opening in this particular part of Deep Ellum...will lead to other bars opening around it.
by dzh
06 Feb 2021 07:24
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum 1.0
Replies: 1020
Views: 772847

Re: Deep Ellum 1.0

To be honest, I'm kind of opposed to both the gas station and the drug manufacturing plant...that being said, I'm more opposed to the gas station than the plant.
by dzh
14 Jan 2021 08:31
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings
Replies: 636
Views: 626365

Re: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings

Well how does one go about bringing this up to the OLC...do we just email them?
by dzh
10 Jan 2021 17:40
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings
Replies: 636
Views: 626365

Re: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings

So should someone potentially bring this to the attention of the OLC? Would a simple email to them expressing concerns be enough, or would that email need to come from a member?
by dzh
09 Jan 2021 14:20
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings
Replies: 636
Views: 626365

Re: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings

Can the OLC get involved and start opposing this, or is this outside their range of boundaries?
by dzh
09 Jan 2021 12:58
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings
Replies: 636
Views: 626365

Re: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings

I usually tend to be pretty pro-development, but obviously this gas station is something I would categorize as a "bad development" for the neighborhood. I've never been involved in a neighborhood group that managed to stop a development (a la Sam's club at the Central). Could something lik...
by dzh
29 Nov 2020 11:31
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park: The Victor (~453FT / 39ST)
Replies: 177
Views: 164979

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

Anybody have any idea (even if it's just rumors) as to what the retail tenants will be?
by dzh
17 Jun 2020 22:10
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Dallas Love Field People Mover
Replies: 63
Views: 67879

Re: Dallas Love Field People Mover

What do you think most people and transit activists would call the mode of transit using Elon's Tesla cars in Elon's Boring Tunnels? An underground People Mover! Let's assume Love Field builds one, using just one vehicle within just one tunnel. It might reach 60 mph before having to slow down in th...
by dzh
16 Jun 2020 18:44
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Dallas Love Field People Mover
Replies: 63
Views: 67879

Re: Dallas Love Field People Mover

Saw this article about the Boring Company and their project in San Bernardino that will connect the Ontario Airport to the nearest rail station. https://www.dailybulletin.com/2020/05/27/elon-musks-boring-co-proposes-tunnel-to-ontario-airport-as-alternative-to-light-rail/ Might be time to inquire abo...
by dzh
22 May 2020 09:24
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Sheraton Hotel
Replies: 46
Views: 37574

Re: Downtown Dallas: Sheraton Hotel

I would love it if they redeveloped their convention and banquet space across the street. That just seems prime for brand new buildings that could not only do their current function, but also more.
by dzh
20 May 2020 22:59
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Knox District / Knox Park
Replies: 813
Views: 580465

Re: Knox / Henderson - Knox Street Side

Now if we can just get the Knoxbridge Apartments and the Slate at Cole Apartments all redeveloped...then this neighborhood will be really rolling. Hopefully some mixed-use like Knox Heights are built soon too
by dzh
20 May 2020 16:05
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: City Lights
Replies: 135
Views: 155792

Re: Downtown Dallas: City Lights

Does anyone know what the zoning allows for the site where the crane fell? I understand that this is a sensitive subject, but I really hope they build a great mixed-use project...or something along those lines on that site.
by dzh
15 May 2020 08:22
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: 2401 McKinney (406 FT / 29 ST)
Replies: 132
Views: 66985

Re: 2401 McKinney tower

I really don't think this building has enough retail in my opinion...I'm sure Trulucks will take up at least 90% of the 15,000 sq. ft. designated for retail. But other than that small critique, I think this is a really solid project. Definitely a massive improvement over what is currently there.
by dzh
13 May 2020 10:34
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: MATA: M-Line Trolley
Replies: 98
Views: 104441

Re: MATA: M-Line Trolley

Just a fun thing, no real update or news:

By the Trader Joe’s on Cole, they’re tearing up the street and you can see the old streetcar rails. What I would give to see streetcars on that part of Cole lol
by dzh
05 May 2020 16:42
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: DART D2 Subway
Replies: 508
Views: 402336

Re: DART D2 Subway

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/coronavirus/covid-19-may-force-dart-to-delay-downtown-subway-by-15-years/2361863/

Anyone know more about this? A 15 year delay beyond the 2025 completion date for D2 sounds incredibly brutal.
by dzh
02 May 2020 22:28
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oaklawn: 2929 Oak Lawn
Replies: 55
Views: 45827

Re: Oaklawn: 2929 Oak Lawn

That area near Crow's Parkland campus seems ripe for being a high rise corridor. Anyone know why there hasn't been more development down there?
by dzh
28 Apr 2020 13:12
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: Field Street District - Phase I (~405FT | 33 ST + 26 ST)
Replies: 253
Views: 89128

Re: Downtown Dallas: Field Street District

Can someone tell me where they first heard that he (Headington) is totally exiting the restaurant and entertainment industry? Admittedly, the DMagazine article about his company makes things sound bleak...but it's hard to imagine that he totally walks away from all of these projects because of Covid...
by dzh
26 Apr 2020 19:05
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: 2811 Maple (~380 FT | ~30 ST)
Replies: 69
Views: 36633

Re: New Uptown Tower

Hopefully Kairoi (across the street), does similar things with their pedestrian access. It'd be the least they could do considering that they're building a non mixed-use development in a location that is primed for it.