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by LBK2013
23 Sep 2022 13:24
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 352122

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

dallaz wrote:New Rendering from the DMN

How are y’all feeling about this?

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Pretty much garbage compared to what they teased us with. But I guess it's okay for Dallas....
by LBK2013
24 Jun 2022 08:48
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Energy Plaza
Replies: 149
Views: 53528

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 ...
by LBK2013
23 May 2022 17:14
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 352122

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.
by LBK2013
04 May 2022 12:48
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
Replies: 417
Views: 418069

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...
by LBK2013
30 Apr 2022 15:52
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Newpark Dallas/Smart District
Replies: 408
Views: 244989

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?
by LBK2013
30 Oct 2021 10:22
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Knox District / Knox Park
Replies: 814
Views: 583890

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...
by LBK2013
15 Oct 2021 22:52
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Dallas: Kroger
Replies: 73
Views: 50008

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...
by LBK2013
15 Oct 2021 15:23
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Dallas: Kroger
Replies: 73
Views: 50008

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...
by LBK2013
14 Oct 2021 11:17
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Dallas: Kroger
Replies: 73
Views: 50008

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.
by LBK2013
03 Sep 2021 11:16
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 352122

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...
by LBK2013
06 Aug 2021 09:59
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Design District: Urby Dallas I + II (~308 FT | 27 ST)
Replies: 281
Views: 166479

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...
by LBK2013
23 Jun 2021 18:56
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Arts District: Flora & Olive Tower (~441 FT / ~39 ST)
Replies: 543
Views: 485233

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...
by LBK2013
14 May 2021 13:27
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Hillwood Urban - Field Street Tower
Replies: 449
Views: 321881

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?
by LBK2013
27 Oct 2020 13:26
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Newpark Dallas/Smart District
Replies: 408
Views: 244989

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...
by LBK2013
20 Aug 2020 12:58
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas Retail
Replies: 445
Views: 379351

Re: Downtown Dallas Retail

Cbdallas wrote:Unfortunately for me spelling cocktails with a K is not going to make me run in there to check it out.


What if they call it True Citchen Kocktails?
by LBK2013
30 Jul 2020 08:44
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
Replies: 681
Views: 590214

Re: DD: 1401 Elm and Thompson Hotel

Looks really great. This has been a long time coming.
by LBK2013
29 Jul 2020 16:16
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple
Replies: 670
Views: 568949

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...
by LBK2013
28 May 2020 11:03
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: 2200 Pacific
Replies: 51
Views: 40030

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 ...
by LBK2013
27 May 2020 09:53
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
Replies: 654
Views: 533303

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...
by LBK2013
30 Apr 2020 11:12
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
Replies: 681
Views: 590214

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 — ...
by LBK2013
24 Apr 2020 11:13
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: 2811 Maple (~380 FT | ~30 ST)
Replies: 69
Views: 36905

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...
by LBK2013
06 Mar 2020 15:38
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382676

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 ...
by LBK2013
14 Feb 2020 18:52
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment (The Central)
Replies: 476
Views: 1201587

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...
by LBK2013
16 Jan 2020 09:20
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382676

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...
by LBK2013
15 Jan 2020 20:13
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382676

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 ...
by LBK2013
15 Jan 2020 15:18
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382676

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...
by LBK2013
06 Dec 2019 13:51
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382676

Re: AT&T Discovery District

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.


I believe that section will be permanently closed.
by LBK2013
03 Jul 2019 08:31
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Davis Building
Replies: 50
Views: 46588

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...
by LBK2013
07 Jun 2019 14:57
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas - Fountain Place
Replies: 119
Views: 105257

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.
by LBK2013
07 Jun 2019 08:54
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas - Fountain Place
Replies: 119
Views: 105257

Re: Downtown Dallas - Fountain Place

It's official. Tenet and its subsidiaries are consolidating to International Plaza in Farmer's Branch.
by LBK2013
02 Jun 2019 19:19
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: AMLI Fountain Place (562 FT / 46 ST)
Replies: 789
Views: 804014

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

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by LBK2013
17 May 2019 09:15
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: Epic ~ Knights of Pythias Temple
Replies: 670
Views: 568949

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.
by LBK2013
16 May 2019 13:40
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
Replies: 563
Views: 533299

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 ...
by LBK2013
16 May 2019 10:54
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
Replies: 563
Views: 533299

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...
by LBK2013
10 May 2019 09:58
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
Replies: 563
Views: 533299

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...
by LBK2013
04 May 2019 23:16
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
Replies: 417
Views: 418069

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...
by LBK2013
25 Apr 2019 13:27
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 918
Views: 760064

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...
by LBK2013
11 Jan 2019 11:06
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park: The Victor (~453FT / 39ST)
Replies: 177
Views: 165713

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...
by LBK2013
29 Jun 2018 10:42
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Arts District: Flora & Olive Tower (~441 FT / ~39 ST)
Replies: 543
Views: 485233

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...
by LBK2013
25 May 2018 08:48
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: L3 Hostel
Replies: 6
Views: 8487

Re: Downtown Dallas: L3 Hostel

They actually have the location in their FAQ already. So location confirmed.

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by LBK2013
22 Dec 2017 09:50
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382676

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...
by LBK2013
20 Dec 2017 08:55
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382676

Re: AT&T Discovery District

willyk wrote:I figured that red, yellow and green are out for public safety reasons, which leaves blue.


Well BofA is green so I don't see why it would be out...
by LBK2013
11 Dec 2017 11:33
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: Novel Deep Ellum
Replies: 26
Views: 25393

Re: Deep Ellum: Novel Deep Ellum

This is the strip of building they are presumably tearing down for this project.

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by LBK2013
11 Dec 2017 11:31
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum: Novel Deep Ellum
Replies: 26
Views: 25393

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...
by LBK2013
05 Dec 2017 16:40
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Dallas High School
Replies: 165
Views: 114624

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 ...
by LBK2013
22 Nov 2017 12:56
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
Replies: 681
Views: 590214

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...
by LBK2013
08 Nov 2017 14:16
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Statler Hotel & Residences + Future DMN Offices (Old Statler Hilton + Old Library)
Replies: 436
Views: 371821

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...
by LBK2013
08 Nov 2017 14:14
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Old Dallas High School
Replies: 2
Views: 5100

Re: Old Dallas High School

Good info, but there is already an existing thread on this.

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by LBK2013
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: 56705

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...
by LBK2013
08 Aug 2017 14:45
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Arts District: 1900 Pearl (362 FT | 25 ST)
Replies: 203
Views: 189781

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...