Pretty much garbage compared to what they teased us with. But I guess it's okay for Dallas....dallaz wrote:New Rendering from the DMN
How are y’all feeling about this?
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- 23 Sep 2022 13:24
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
- Replies: 809
- Views: 384984
Re: Uptown Dallas - Field Street Development [North End Apartments Site]
- 24 Jun 2022 08:48
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: Energy Plaza
- Replies: 149
- Views: 58368
Re: Downtown Dallas: Energy Plaza
Mosaic is still the biggest issue building with residents always complaining about something on the Downtown Residents Council like elevators that don't work or other residential property issues. The Mosaic and The Mercantile seem to be the residents who complain the most on the Downtown Residents ...
- 23 May 2022 17:14
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
- Replies: 809
- Views: 384984
Re: Uptown Dallas - Field Street Development [North End Apartments Site]
2028 is only 5.5 years away. Some of the projects being discussed on this board have been on the drawing board for that long lol.
- 04 May 2022 12:48
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
- Replies: 426
- Views: 446732
Re: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
I say all that to say, I'm still familiarizing myself with Dallas' online permit search, and I think I've found the Demolition permit application for this project. If I'm looking at this correctly, it looks like they applied for the Demolition permit on April 8th. Here's the link to what I've found...
- 30 Apr 2022 15:52
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: Newpark Dallas/Smart District
- Replies: 411
- Views: 262188
Re: Downtown Dallas: Newpark Dallas/Smart District
Tucy wrote:.
How does the city justify this?
Isn't this exactly what a TIF district is intended to do?
- 30 Oct 2021 10:22
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Knox District / Knox Park
- Replies: 814
- Views: 620182
Re: Knox / Henderson - Knox Street Side
I did not see any talk of new zoning needed do we think that the Park Cities will be able to cancel any of this? I am not saying I want it to be canceled just asking is there any chance they could throw a wrench into things even though they aren't Dallas residents. We know single family neighborhoo...
- 15 Oct 2021 22:52
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: East Dallas: Kroger
- Replies: 73
- Views: 53597
Re: East Dallas: Kroger
Well lets accept that Kroger isn't building the store out of charity. The food desert argument is just to get some temporary tax relief. Somewhere in Kroger corporate they believe two stores so close can absorb a lot of market share. I doubt Kroger is seriously building this store with plans to clo...
- 15 Oct 2021 15:23
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: East Dallas: Kroger
- Replies: 73
- Views: 53597
Re: East Dallas: Kroger
its surrounded by two other grocery stores that are considered not close enough cause those in the affordable housing are unlikely to own cars. Are you kidding me.. There's too many damn cars all over the place near those apartments/ townhouses by Cochran and those other little streets near by.. yo...
- 14 Oct 2021 11:17
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: East Dallas: Kroger
- Replies: 73
- Views: 53597
Re: East Dallas: Kroger
It's close enough to Uptown that the distinction doesn't really matter. In fact the Uptown Neighborhood Association was the group opposing the incentive Kroger is seeking.
- 03 Sep 2021 11:16
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
- Replies: 809
- Views: 384984
Re: Uptown Dallas - Field Street Development [North End Apartments Site]
Yes. I know several people who are moving out of the state due to the passing of 3 bills. I can see several companies possibly doing the same. I think some people will skip Texas and go to AZ, TN, NC, or some other state. As of late even all over Twitter, many look at TX as one of the most backward...
- 06 Aug 2021 09:59
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Design District: Urby Dallas I + II (~308 FT | 27 ST)
- Replies: 281
- Views: 179231
Re: Design District: Urby Dallas I + II (~308 FT | 27 ST)
I want these towers to be successful. But is it just me, or is this an incredibly aggressive move to develop two residential towers at once in a neighborhood with none? I agree its aggressive, but I have little doubt these towers will fill up quickly. Especially with the housing market pricing many...
- 23 Jun 2021 18:56
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Arts District: Flora & Olive Tower (~441 FT / ~39 ST)
- Replies: 543
- Views: 507692
Re: Arts District: Flora & Olive Tower (~441 FT / ~39 ST)
The biggest problem is apartment leasing staff are still working cause they are considered essential jobs but movers are closed down. I disagree with you. If apartment rental employees are still working, Dfwmovingco dallas movers also work. Somehow they move to these apartments. :D You disagree wit...
- 14 May 2021 13:27
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: Hillwood Urban - Field Street Tower
- Replies: 449
- Views: 334454
Re: Downtown Dallas: Hillwood Urban's ~50 storey tower on former BoA motorcourt
I can't understand why these guys are so focused on a single use office building. A year after the pandemic and a complete shake up of office culture this seems like such a hard sell. Add to it that the building is bland as could be....Do they even actually want to build a tower here or what?
- 27 Oct 2020 13:26
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: Newpark Dallas/Smart District
- Replies: 411
- Views: 262188
Re: Dallas Smart District
The lack of creativity in Dallas mid-high rise design is a consistent disappoint. Nearly everything that pops up in the Netherlands makes me ask, "Why can't Dallas do that?" I feel the same way. I don't believe a building has to be tall to be of good architectural or interesting design. I...
- 20 Aug 2020 12:58
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas Retail
- Replies: 445
- Views: 399769
Re: Downtown Dallas Retail
What if they call it True Citchen Kocktails?Cbdallas wrote:Unfortunately for me spelling cocktails with a K is not going to make me run in there to check it out.
- 30 Jul 2020 08:44
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
- Replies: 681
- Views: 625432
Re: DD: 1401 Elm and Thompson Hotel
Looks really great. This has been a long time coming.
- 29 Jul 2020 16:16
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple
- Replies: 670
- Views: 614242
Re: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple
My question is was there any original interiors left after they let the building literally rot for decades. They ignored the City of Dallas when City Hall tried to start enforcing code violations on historical structures rules that the city have been enforcing for years. Then all of a sudden when t...
- 28 May 2020 11:03
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: 2200 Pacific
- Replies: 51
- Views: 41567
Re: Downtown Dallas: 2200 Pacific
I found a feet/stories online converter, and it says 830 feet = 76.66 stories. If that's true, wouldn't that beat BoA and the tallest in Houston also? IDK if that converter is using correct or regularly-used ceiling heights per floor or not. Floor count is only loosely tied to building height. The ...
- 27 May 2020 09:53
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
- Replies: 654
- Views: 563802
Re: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2020/05/27/downtown-dallas-hotel-tower-project-is-moving-ahead/ Developers planning a new downtown Dallas luxury hotel are moving ahead with plans to start the project. Plano-based Sam Moon Group plans to build the 283-room JW Marriott hotel on Ross A...
- 30 Apr 2020 11:12
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
- Replies: 681
- Views: 625432
Re: DD: 1401 Elm and Thompson Hotel
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2020/04/30/downtown-dallas-largest-skyscraper-project-is-still-on-schedule/ Downtown Dallas’ largest skyscraper project is still on schedule Pandemic hasn’t put the brakes on First National Bank tower project. At downtown Dallas’ largest development — ...
- 24 Apr 2020 11:13
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: 2811 Maple (~380 FT | ~30 ST)
- Replies: 81
- Views: 41863
Re: New Uptown Tower
Sad to see the building they are tearing down go. Its been empty ever since I noticed it years ago so I get it but this section of Uptown definitely seems to be a hotspot right now. This high rise looks nice and they are obviously targeting empty nesters rather than college students/20 something cl...
- 06 Mar 2020 15:38
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: AT&T Discovery District
- Replies: 451
- Views: 397835
Re: AT&T Discovery District
Now having seen their plans for the "media lobby," I still wonder what they have planned for Spirit of Communication (if anything). THE PLAZA There’s plenty of green space for you to enjoy here. Feel free to work in the shade of The Grove (a treelined outdoor seating area), post a selfie ...
- 14 Feb 2020 18:52
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment (The Central)
- Replies: 478
- Views: 1294586
Re: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment
High-rise north of downtown Dallas will be imploded https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2020/01/22/boom-high-rise-north-of-downtown-dallas-will-be-imploded/ The former Affiliated Computer Services building at North Central Expressway and Haskell Avenue will be imploded next month by own...
- 16 Jan 2020 09:20
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: AT&T Discovery District
- Replies: 451
- Views: 397835
Re: AT&T Discovery District
I am concerned about all these new restaurants that they are opening in this development. Don’t the current downtown restaurants that are brave enough to stay open in the evening already struggle with getting people in the door? Downtown is still very quiet during the evenings and weekends. Especia...
- 15 Jan 2020 20:13
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: AT&T Discovery District
- Replies: 451
- Views: 397835
Re: AT&T Discovery District
https://i.imgur.com/cbchpnl.jpg Ah, right, I should have paid more attention to that. So would it be where the red arrow is pointing, then? I believe the food hall was supposed to be on the northern side of the development along Commerce, right? Those plans are dated though, so who knows what they ...
- 15 Jan 2020 15:18
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: AT&T Discovery District
- Replies: 451
- Views: 397835
Re: AT&T Discovery District
I'm a little confused as to where this exactly is going. Is this filling the big retail space that was originally supposed to possibly be some sort of food hall? It sounds massive and great, and I'm loving that they are open until 2am. The address is Jaxon, 311 S. Akard St. It was buried down at th...
- 06 Dec 2019 13:51
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: AT&T Discovery District
- Replies: 451
- Views: 397835
Re: AT&T Discovery District
I believe that section will be permanently closed.soco wrote: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.
- 03 Jul 2019 08:31
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Davis Building
- Replies: 50
- Views: 47965
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. I saw that too. Been wanting Zoes to come downtown for ages. There was a post about this on the Downtown Resident's Council Facebook group severa...
- 07 Jun 2019 14:57
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas - Fountain Place
- Replies: 119
- Views: 108572
Re: Downtown Dallas - Fountain Place
Tordown wrote:Tenet will still be paying full rent in Fountain Place for five years. That's how long is left on their lease.
I doubt that is the case. There is most likely a breakout clause that would allow them to terminate the contract early with conditions.
- 07 Jun 2019 08:54
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas - Fountain Place
- Replies: 119
- Views: 108572
Re: Downtown Dallas - Fountain Place
It's official. Tenet and its subsidiaries are consolidating to International Plaza in Farmer's Branch.
- 02 Jun 2019 19:19
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: AMLI Fountain Place (562 FT / 46 ST)
- Replies: 789
- Views: 833779
- 17 May 2019 09:15
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple
- Replies: 670
- Views: 614242
Re: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple
A birdy told me this is pretty much a done deal. We'll see if they are right.
- 16 May 2019 13:40
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
- Replies: 563
- Views: 566155
Re: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
I read the SaveTheFarmersMarket statements and the main crux of their argument is that they need that alley when races or parades block their main access points to their residential units. Sweetie if that's the case a new access solution can be devised. That's not a safety argument it simply means ...
- 16 May 2019 10:54
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
- Replies: 563
- Views: 566155
Re: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
If you don't believe safety is a major concern in that area you are clueless. Thanks to the homeless-industrial complex assaults and property crimes are a daily occurence in that area. OK but what does that really have to do with building a tower? Basically nothing and I'd argue revitalizing the ar...
- 10 May 2019 09:58
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
- Replies: 563
- Views: 566155
Re: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
Yeah you wouldn’t understand unless a) you purchase your home for the view (a major selling point of the neighborhood) and b) a 17 story building was built abutting your property casting a shadow over it. The character of that neighborhood and the Harwood Historic District is mid rise not high rise...
- 04 May 2019 23:16
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
- Replies: 426
- Views: 446732
Re: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
I’m glad to hear there will be some residential included in this development. I don't think there will be residential included in this project, the residential they were referring to was the residential tower that was approved to be added to the Cabana Hotel along 35. The article made it easy to co...
- 25 Apr 2019 13:27
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Victory Park 3.0
- Replies: 918
- Views: 796121
Re: Victory Park 3.0
Yeah no on South Victory. Good luck trying though. Just ask Lower Oak Lawn how well they did trying to convince people that was a thing. As much as I typically loath such silly attempts at re branding (SoGood = Barf), I'm kinda okay with this one. I never liked how we put the word 'Park' in somethi...
- 11 Jan 2019 11:06
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Victory Park: The Victor (~453FT / 39ST)
- Replies: 177
- Views: 172791
Re: Victory Park: The Victor (~453FT / 39ST)
I wish developers in Dallas would master the transition between the private and public realms. The corners of buildings and the associated street intersection present opportunities to blend these spaces in a way that activates the street and that can bring the pedestrian realm “into” the building a...
- 29 Jun 2018 10:42
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Arts District: Flora & Olive Tower (~441 FT / ~39 ST)
- Replies: 543
- Views: 507692
Re: Arts District: Flora & Olive Tower (~441 FT / ~39 ST)
Construction set to start on 41-story high-rise in Dallas’ Arts District https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2018/06/29/construction-set-to-start-on-41-story-high-rise-in.html "After years of waiting, developers are set to break ground today on Atelier, which in its most recent incarnation...
- 25 May 2018 08:48
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: L3 Hostel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8705
Re: Downtown Dallas: L3 Hostel
They actually have the location in their FAQ already. So location confirmed.
- 22 Dec 2017 09:50
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: AT&T Discovery District
- Replies: 451
- Views: 397835
Re: AT&T Discovery District
They should have a bat-signal projection... hovering the ATT logo above the skyline when the low clouds provide the opportunity! LOL... Didn't Republic Tower have a ridiculously bright light on it way back in the day, that had to be shut off because it was a detriment to Love Field air traffic? I s...
- 20 Dec 2017 08:55
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: AT&T Discovery District
- Replies: 451
- Views: 397835
Re: AT&T Discovery District
Well BofA is green so I don't see why it would be out...willyk wrote:I figured that red, yellow and green are out for public safety reasons, which leaves blue.
- 11 Dec 2017 11:33
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Deep Ellum: Novel Deep Ellum
- Replies: 26
- Views: 26021
Re: Deep Ellum: Novel Deep Ellum
This is the strip of building they are presumably tearing down for this project.
- 11 Dec 2017 11:31
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Deep Ellum: Novel Deep Ellum
- Replies: 26
- Views: 26021
Deep Ellum: Novel Deep Ellum
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2017/12/11/dallas-deep-ellum-getting-high-rise-apartments-shopping Construction will start in the next few weeks on an urban style mixed-use development in Dallas' popular Deep Ellum district. The one-block project by North Carolina-based Crescent Comm...
- 05 Dec 2017 16:40
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: Dallas High School
- Replies: 165
- Views: 120432
Re: Downtown Dallas: Dallas High School
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2017/12/05/opening-bell-rings-downtowns-historic-dallas-high-school The first business has relocated into downtown's historic Dallas High School building. The 110-year-old landmark at Bryan and Pearl streets during the last two years has been restored ...
- 22 Nov 2017 12:56
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
- Replies: 681
- Views: 625432
Re: Downtown Dallas: The Drever
The Drever is safe for now. New loan was secured. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2017/11/22/downtown-dallas-skyscraper-redevelopment-lands-67-million-funding Developers redoing one of downtown Dallas' biggest skyscrapers have gotten $66.7 million in funding that removes the threat o...
- 08 Nov 2017 14:16
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: Statler Hotel & Residences + Future DMN Offices (Old Statler Hilton + Old Library)
- Replies: 441
- Views: 389268
Re: Downtown Dallas: Statler Hotel & Residences + Future DMN Offices (Old Statler Hilton + Old Library)
Harwood Historic District Apartment Project Still Struggling to Convince Dallas Landmark Commission http://dallas.towers.net/2017/11/08/harwood-historic-district-apartment-project-still-struggling-to-convince-dallas-landmark-commission/ http://dallas.towers.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2017/11/2...
- 08 Nov 2017 14:14
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Old Dallas High School
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5238
Re: Old Dallas High School
Good info, but there is already an existing thread on this.
http://dfwu.dallasmetropolis.com/viewto ... ?f=2&t=236
http://dfwu.dallasmetropolis.com/viewto ... ?f=2&t=236
- 12 Sep 2017 14:10
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott (Mercantile Commerce Building/1712 Commerce St)
- Replies: 58
- Views: 58067
Re: Downtown Dallas: AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott (Mercantile Commerce Building/1712 Commerce St)
Is there also a retail/restaurant space in the corner of Commerce and Prather at the The Continental apartment building, currently covered by window leasing adverts, a la the Mercantile's empty retail along Ervay? One day, presumably soon, this segment of Commerce will be quite nice. Yes there is r...
- 08 Aug 2017 14:45
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Arts District: 1900 Pearl (362 FT | 25 ST)
- Replies: 203
- Views: 194444
Re: Arts District: 1900 Pearl (362 FT | 25 ST)
Tear-downs is a problem in all sunbelt cities. Fascinating comment. Please elaborate further as to why you think this is unique to all sunbelt cities, whether this problem ever occurs in northern regions and, if not, why you think that is the case. When did they say it was a unique problem. They ju...