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by jsoto3
17 Jul 2021 15:16
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: Farmer's Market 1.0
Replies: 283
Views: 244951

Re: DTD: Farmer's Market 1.0

Here's the UDPRP submittal for the Pearl Lofts:
https://dallascityhall.com/departments/ ... mittal.pdf
by jsoto3
17 Jul 2021 15:06
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Mockingbird Station
Replies: 165
Views: 126048

Re: Dallas Mockingbird Station

Does anyone know what the master plan is for the lots? I hoped the kroger gets redeveloped to mixed use. The back lot will be the first developed with two office towers (I believe). The large front lot will be converted to underground parking with a mixed use of towers on top. Maybe it has changed ...
by jsoto3
05 Apr 2020 11:41
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: North Dallas: Galleria
Replies: 621
Views: 342230

Re: North Dallas: Galleria

Urban Design Peer Review Panel presentation for the proposed redevelopment:
https://dallascityhall.com/departments/ ... mittal.pdf
by jsoto3
18 Jan 2020 00:34
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-345
Replies: 426
Views: 306640

Re: I-345

"Trenching" 345 doesn't free up real estate though. I doubt anything but 1 story buildings would be allowed above a cut and cover "trench" rather do Riverfront and 35 than i345 Although it is very difficult to pull off economically and politically (with multiple agencies involve...
by jsoto3
07 Jan 2020 22:28
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum 1.0
Replies: 1020
Views: 772826

Re: Deep Ellum 1.0

https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Bi2H_lmB6 ... win7yijt6x
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by jsoto3
21 Dec 2019 13:44
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park: The Victor (~453FT / 39ST)
Replies: 177
Views: 164975

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

The concrete frame for the Victor is being constructed using the "jump form" (or climbing form) technique. This is the first time I have seen it used in Dallas. It is commonly used to construct concrete cores in advance of the erection of the surrounding steel framing in office buildings, ...
by jsoto3
21 Nov 2019 00:54
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Sheraton Hotel
Replies: 46
Views: 37573

Re: Downtown Dallas: Sheraton Hotel

I would rather they demo the convention center redevelop new meeting conventions center with additional development incorporated on top. The historical part of the Sheraton is the hotel tower section so they could start fresh with a buried parking garage, brand new meeting space with an improved vi...
by jsoto3
05 Nov 2019 12:54
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: DART D2 Subway
Replies: 508
Views: 402326

Re: DART D2 Subway

https://www.dart.org/meetings/publicmeetings.asp?ID=713 Notice of Public Meetings D2 Subway - DART Second CBD Light Rail Alignment The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) invite you to attend a public meeting about the D2 Subway, the proposed second light rail a...
by jsoto3
19 Oct 2019 21:36
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-30 South & East Dallas reconstruction
Replies: 131
Views: 122488

Re: I-30 South & East Dallas reconstruction

http://www.keepitmovingdallas.com/public-hearings/2019/ih-30-from-ih-35e-interchange-to-ih-45ih-345-interchange-public-meeting Public Meeting: IH 30 From the IH 35E interchange To the IH 45/IH 345 Interchange Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Purpose: To present the project studies completed to date and ide...
by jsoto3
13 Aug 2019 22:29
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple
Replies: 670
Views: 565869

Re: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple

I'd be surprised to see Uber relocate their headquarters outside of San Francisco given that they are spending hundreds of millions constructing a highly-custom office complex with an innovative design in Mission Bay to serve as their new global HQ. https://missionbay2020.com/vision https://www.shop...
by jsoto3
08 Aug 2019 22:22
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oaklawn: 2929 Oak Lawn
Replies: 55
Views: 45826

Re: Oaklawn: 2929 Oak Lawn

https://gff.com/view/oak-lawn-mixed-use/ Oden Hughes Oak Lawn is currently in the entitlement phase, seeking increased height and density to replace an existing big-box retail building with a mixed-use development that will strengthen the walkability and urban nature of Oak Lawn Avenue. Oden Hughes ...
by jsoto3
08 Aug 2019 21:58
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Henderson Avenue Corridor
Replies: 361
Views: 283758

Re: Henderson Avenue Corridor

https://gff.com/view/henderson-avenue-mixed-use/https://gff.com/view/henderson-avenue-mixed-use/ GFF was hired by Open Realty Advisors and CIM Group in 2012 to help master plan and design significant improvements to the portfolio of nearly fifty properties on Henderson Avenue. The first and most sig...
by jsoto3
07 Aug 2019 22:50
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: 2500 Cedar Springs (3 Towers)
Replies: 104
Views: 47099

Re: Uptown Dallas: Routh and Cedar Springs

2500 Cedar Springs https://candysdirt.com/2019/08/07/five-uptown-high-rises-proposed-to-oak-lawn-committee-part-2/ https://candysdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2500-CS-Trio-1.jpg https://candysdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/2500-CS-Map-with-Labels.jpg https://candysdirt.com/wp-content/upl...
by jsoto3
07 Aug 2019 22:06
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: Texas A&M expansion
Replies: 51
Views: 49706

Re: Deep Ellum: Texas A&M expansion

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by jsoto3
03 Aug 2019 12:02
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: DART D2 Subway
Replies: 508
Views: 402326

Re: DART D2 Subway

There's a chance, however unlikely, that moving the station would cost less than the current plan to remove it. That's what I am thinking/hoping as well. Even if it does cost more, it will be better value per dollar spent to maintain service in this location than not. Long term, I believe that all ...
by jsoto3
01 Aug 2019 19:17
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Maple-Routh Connection and Woodall Rodgers
Replies: 3
Views: 6085

Re: Maple-Routh Connection and Woodall Rodgers

I just noticed that there is already a thread for this infrastructure project:
viewtopic.php?f=14&t=728
by jsoto3
26 Jul 2019 22:27
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Maple-Routh Connection and Woodall Rodgers
Replies: 3
Views: 6085

Re: Maple-Routh Connection and Woodall Rodgers

Construction of the Woodall Rodgers Intake shaft for the Mill Creek Drainage Relief Tunnel. http://millcreektunnel.com/ https://www.news-journal.com/news/state/work-continues-on-m-drainage-relief-tunnel-in-dallas/article_f4b04988-9530-11e9-ba98-8798da91d689.html https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/co...
by jsoto3
24 Jul 2019 23:05
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: TC Oak Grove Tower (13 ST)
Replies: 28
Views: 26089

Re: Uptown Dallas: TC Oak Grove Tower (13 ST)

10 levels of load-bearing framing over 3 levels of garage. I am not familiar with this type of construction. I thought there was a limit of about 5-6 stories of wood frame over concrete pedestal. Is this something new? It will be load-bearing metal stud framing. Some proprietary systems (https://pr...
by jsoto3
13 Jun 2019 22:44
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 912
Views: 755833

Re: Victory Park 3.0

DART Approves Victory Plaza Development Agreement https://www.dart.org/news/news.asp?ID=1403 The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) board approved a development agreement for Victory Plaza with Anland North Commercial LP on Tuesday, June 11. The development agreement allows for the financing, design,...
by jsoto3
13 Jun 2019 22:22
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Knox District / Knox Park
Replies: 813
Views: 580441

Re: Knox / Henderson - Knox Street Side

Stucco on wood sheathing (especially OSB) is risky business in climates with an annual rainfall of 20 inches or more. The best design/construction practice these days is to install a drainage mat between the stucco and the sheathing to relieve hydrostatic pressure on the sheathing and accommodate va...
by jsoto3
24 May 2019 21:16
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: AMLI Fountain Place (562 FT / 46 ST)
Replies: 789
Views: 800578

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

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View from Cinepolis lobby:
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by jsoto3
22 May 2019 21:17
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Downtown - Pacific Plaza Park
Replies: 208
Views: 196548

Re: Downtown - Pacific Plaza Park

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by jsoto3
21 May 2019 23:43
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple
Replies: 670
Views: 565869

Re: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple

As much as I hate the new alignment with the additional wye and portal, I think there is still potential for an interesting architectural/urban-design response to the problem. Rather than try to deal with left over "open" space around the portal and wye, DART and the city should court a pr...
by jsoto3
16 May 2019 21:26
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
Replies: 563
Views: 530727

Re: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment

Retail brochure:
https://shopcompanies.com/properties/east-quarter
https://shopcompanies.com/properties/pdf/east-quarter

Ground floor plan of the mixed-use tower:
East Quarter Mixed-Use Building Floor Plan.JPG
by jsoto3
15 May 2019 21:43
Forum: Opolis Blueprints
Topic: International Building Code 2018 and Concentrated Business Use
Replies: 2
Views: 11700

Re: International Building Code 2018 and Concentrated Business Use

I don't have any experience with this, but I interpret IBC 1004.8 to apply to the entire area in which cubicles are laid out. I think you could only make a case for using the lower 1:150 occupant load in designated portions of the space if it is actually subdivided with permanently fixed partitions ...
by jsoto3
09 May 2019 22:04
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oaklawn: 2929 Oak Lawn
Replies: 55
Views: 45826

Re: Oaklawn: 2929 Oak Lawn

Supposed to break ground First Quarter 2020! https://candysdirt.com/2019/05/08/oak-lawn-committee-storied-lemmon-ave-plot-and-melrose-hotels-coming-neighbor/ https://candysdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2929-Oak-Lawn-Ave-Side.jpg https://candysdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2929-Oak-Lawn-...
by jsoto3
27 Apr 2019 22:34
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
Replies: 417
Views: 416381

Re: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon

The zoning case for this project (Z189-141) is described in the 5/2/19 CPC Docket, starting on page 650:
https://dallascityhall.com/government/m ... Docket.pdf
by jsoto3
27 Apr 2019 15:18
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Design District: Cabana Hotel
Replies: 76
Views: 63890

Re: Design District: Cabana Hotel

The zoning case for this project (Z178-314) is described in the 5/2/19 CPC Docket, starting on page 337: https://dallascityhall.com/government/meetings/DCH%20Documents/plan-commission/5-2-2019_CPC_Docket.pdf The zoning case is a request to create a new subdistrict specifically for this site within d...
by jsoto3
27 Apr 2019 15:09
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Design District: Cabana Hotel
Replies: 76
Views: 63890

Re: Design District: Cabana Hotel

^^ The diagram is a 3d axonometric and what you are seeing at the top is the flat roof of the tower, not a sloping roof or additional height. As noted in the text (item 2) included in my post directly above the diagram, the 3X dimension is specifying the minimum required tower length relative to its...
by jsoto3
26 Apr 2019 22:49
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Design District: Cabana Hotel
Replies: 76
Views: 63890

Re: Design District: Cabana Hotel

This zoning exhibit currently going through the City Plan Commission gives a sense of what this tower's approximate height and proportions might be: https://dallascityhall.com/government/meetings/DCH%20Documents/plan-commission/05-02-19-plans/Z178-314_Tower%20Orientation%20Exhibit%20_11_7_2018.pdf E...
by jsoto3
26 Apr 2019 22:20
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
Replies: 417
Views: 416381

Re: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon

5/2/19 Development Plan and Landscape Plan submitted to the City Plan Commission: https://dallascityhall.com/government/meetings/DCH%20Documents/plan-commission/05-02-19-plans/Z189-141_PD_372_Revised_Development_Plan.pdf https://dallascityhall.com/government/meetings/DCH%20Documents/plan-commission/...
by jsoto3
26 Apr 2019 21:41
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Statler Hotel & Residences + Future DMN Offices (Old Statler Hilton + Old Library)
Replies: 436
Views: 369888

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

I'm guessing they're going to put up stick construction on top of this? Yep, per the rendering this appears to be a "5-over-2" (5 stories of wood over 2 stories of concrete podium), currently the most cost-effective way to construct a 7-story multi-family residential building, especially ...
by jsoto3
30 Mar 2019 12:38
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Downtown: Klyde Warren Park
Replies: 228
Views: 172262

Re: Downtown: Klyde Warren Park

Urban Design Peer Review Panel presentation for the proposed expansion:
https://dallascityhall.com/departments/ ... mittal.pdf
by jsoto3
25 Mar 2019 22:13
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: The Stack - 2700 Commerce
Replies: 171
Views: 121624

Re: Deep Ellum: Hines Project - 2700 Commerce

Urban Design Peer Review Panel presentation with more renderings, elevations and floor plans:
https://dallascityhall.com/departments/ ... ummary.pdf
by jsoto3
12 Feb 2019 20:22
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park: The Victor (~453FT / 39ST)
Replies: 177
Views: 164975

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

Here is Archer Western's (the GC) Instagram account for the project:
https://www.instagram.com/3039olive_aw/
by jsoto3
25 Jan 2019 21:53
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Northpark Center
Replies: 1615
Views: 832643

Re: Northpark Center

Anyway, he claims it'll be a Hyatt and have 18 stories with retail/restaurants along with it. Sounds like the Hyatt Regency that I worked on at Tysons Corner mall in Virginia: https://www.callisonrtkl.com/projects/hyatt-regency-tysons-corner/ Photos: https://bit.ly/2RPU0xM Hyatt-Regency-Tysons-Corn...
by jsoto3
22 Dec 2018 16:26
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Trinity River Park
Replies: 468
Views: 446220

Re: Trinity River Park

First look presentation video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx9sEjmVqGg https://trinityparkconservancy.org/our-role/the-park/ Brochures: https://trinityparkcon.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Takeaway_English.pdf https://trinityparkcon.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2018.11.30_La...
by jsoto3
22 Dec 2018 14:51
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Shraman South Asian Museum
Replies: 144
Views: 117194

Re: Shraman South Asian Museum

https://www.instagram.com/p/Brll_I0HerZ/
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by jsoto3
15 Nov 2018 21:52
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
Replies: 654
Views: 530717

Re: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project

Tnexster wrote:What is this like 10 acres of parking? Or is it even more than that?

Per a rough area measurement in Google maps, each floor is +/- 80,000sf, X 9 floors = 16.5 acres. That's about the area of the 6 blocks located between Ross & Bryan and St. Paul & Olive.
by jsoto3
10 Oct 2018 21:48
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Arts District: Hall Arts Hotel & Residences
Replies: 300
Views: 288156

Re: Arts District: Hall Arts Hotel & Residences

Installation of the unitized curtain wall facade has started on the west side of the building:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BouoFG8hJlb ... residences
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by jsoto3
01 Aug 2018 00:32
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park: Cinépolis /The 23 (~273 FT / 23 ST)
Replies: 107
Views: 115837

Re: Victory Park: Cinépolis /The 23 (~273 FT / 23 ST)

https://the23dallas.com/gallery/ https://www.apartments.com/the-23-dallas-tx/07xcyb2/ https://images1.apartments.com/i2/xApUdbtzolnLDH3Ws5OLqR9C-T2kBu_QBMKryrf0su4/111/the-23-dallas-tx-building-photo.jpg https://images1.apartments.com/i2/n3iecnISlqaRlYhRetE73HvW5Cv_acnxH9FQy-YHRFY/111/the-23-dallas-...
by jsoto3
01 Aug 2018 00:13
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 912
Views: 755833

Re: Victory Park 3.0

That theater looks stellar, hope that brings people into the area. I guess with the parking garage at Cinepolis it would create a easier spot to park and take advantage of the entertainment. Is the parking at the movie theater restricted to movie goers or is it flexible? Levels 2-4 of the garage ar...
by jsoto3
26 Jul 2018 21:39
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 912
Views: 755833

Re: Victory Park 3.0

Is the parking garage facade going to have a light feature? At one point, it looked like there were a bunch of randomly located lights installed. Yes. They have installed random placements all over the outside of the garage. I think it will be somewhat of a sparkle effect, although the lights thems...
by jsoto3
13 Jul 2018 13:21
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 912
Views: 755833

Re: Victory Park 3.0

Is the parking garage facade going to have a light feature? At one point, it looked like there were a bunch of randomly located lights installed. Yes. They have installed random placements all over the outside of the garage. I think it will be somewhat of a sparkle effect, although the lights thems...
by jsoto3
31 May 2018 23:24
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Statler Hotel & Residences + Future DMN Offices (Old Statler Hilton + Old Library)
Replies: 436
Views: 369888

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

There are multiple causes of pvc/cpvc piping failures, mostly a result of installation, operational, engineering and/or product compatibility issues. I suspect in this case the "caulk" they are referring to is the wall penetration fire-stopping sealant. Improper application of the pipe/fit...
by jsoto3
25 May 2018 16:07
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 381123

Re: AT&T Discovery District

Anyone else suspect that they hired the Office of James Burnett (designer of Klyde Warren Park) to design the plaza? I was definitely thinking the same regarding the landscape arch. - it does seem to have familiar OJB cues. I don't know whether OJB is involved, but local landscape architecture firm...
by jsoto3
16 May 2018 22:19
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Mockingbird Station
Replies: 165
Views: 126048

Re: Dallas Mockingbird Station

^^ Zoning plans and traffic impact analysis submitted to the City Plan Commission: http://dallascityhall.com/government/meetings/DCH%20Documents/plan-commission/5-17-18-plans/Z178-170%20Proposed%20Dev%20and%20Conceptual%20plan3.pdf http://dallascityhall.com/government/meetings/DCH%20Documents/plan-c...