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by JDumont146
24 Jan 2023 18:05
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Henderson Avenue Corridor
Replies: 361
Views: 284964

Re: Henderson Avenue Corridor

Very excited for development here, since this is my neighborhood, but the "rejuvination" of the strip center has pushed out my favorite wine bar, Veritas. Apparently they just bought it and immediately doubled the rent. Not cool.
by JDumont146
16 Dec 2022 17:24
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
Replies: 681
Views: 589835

Re: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)

I think the viewpoint is valid and not just hating. Dallas still lacks the streetlife that makes people feel safe. When you walk out of your hotel, look to the right and left. Which direction devoid of shops and restaurants should you take? With no tight-knit urban fabric,"luring" you to ...
by JDumont146
18 Oct 2022 08:40
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn
Replies: 810
Views: 1321182

Re: Oak Lawn

Sounds like Old Parkland will keep metastasizing along the other side of Maple. Historic Dallas dive Grapevine Bar isn’t closing — but it will move https://www.dallasnews.com/food/drinks/2022/10/17/historic-dallas-dive-grapevine-bar-isnt-closing-but-it-will-move/ The Grapevine Bar is looking for a ...
by JDumont146
29 Aug 2022 15:53
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 351706

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

As someone who lives in the downtown are and walks/bikes around here frequently (with my family of 4), I have to disagree with the highways being the problem. There are tons of cities that have highways that run between their urban areas and don't stop foot traffic. In fact, I'm in Milwaukee right n...
by JDumont146
02 Aug 2022 13:13
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
Replies: 417
Views: 417971

Re: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon

Someone on the Discord server posted that construction was reset to begin in August:

https://media.discordapp.net/attachment ... 5802/3.jpg
by JDumont146
30 Jul 2022 12:20
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Energy Plaza
Replies: 149
Views: 53516

Re: Downtown Dallas: Energy Plaza

In a previous life, I was in the book business here in Dallas. In addition to the challenges you mention, I remember that Dallas was a difficult market for booksellers in general due to its low score on general readership indicators amongst the population. There were criteria that was measured when...
by JDumont146
29 Jul 2022 07:31
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Energy Plaza
Replies: 149
Views: 53516

Re: Downtown Dallas: Energy Plaza

The Farmer's Market definitely operates as a Third Place for me and my family. It is way harder to stay out in downtown for a long time in the summer though, just because we usually spend so much time outside at the parks, walking from area to area, etc. A book store would be amazing, but I just can...
by JDumont146
14 Jul 2022 17:14
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Energy Plaza
Replies: 149
Views: 53516

Re: Downtown Dallas: Energy Plaza

The Matthews/Southwest building -the galbraith - is online now. That's 217 more units delivered this year.

Did any of the farmer's market apartment buildings deliver this year? Or the Hall Arts building? I think all of those plus the East Quarter would get close to 1,000 units added.
by JDumont146
10 Jul 2022 19:20
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Energy Plaza
Replies: 149
Views: 53516

Re: Downtown Dallas: Energy Plaza

I'm curious when you consider those times of success happened. Photos I've seen of the Rolex Building and the Crescent under construction make it look like nothing too far south of Turtle Creek or southwest of State-Thomas was going places residentially (or in any other way than office buildings) u...
by JDumont146
03 Jul 2022 13:21
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: The Cedars Developments
Replies: 252
Views: 211894

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 o...
by JDumont146
23 Jun 2022 20:46
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Lower Greenville Development
Replies: 179
Views: 160580

Re: Lower Greenville Development

This may be nothing, but the CVS at Ross and Greenville is apparently closing. They stay quite busy and it's a prime lot for CVS. It's pretty close to where there's a lot of redevelopment happening...anyone have any inside information?
by JDumont146
16 Jun 2022 08:06
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Arts District: Dallas Gateway | Portman Holdings
Replies: 176
Views: 53948

Re: Dallas Arts District: Dallas Gateway | Portman Holdings

I45Tex wrote:I take it to mean that this is the leasing agent


Ha! Duh. That makes more sense.
by JDumont146
15 Jun 2022 20:48
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Arts District: Dallas Gateway | Portman Holdings
Replies: 176
Views: 53948

Re: Dallas Arts District: Dallas Gateway | Portman Holdings

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this seem like a pretty sure thing since they announced an anchor tenant for the office building?

"And The Dallas office of Foundry Commercial will lease the 400,000 square foot office tower."
by JDumont146
29 Apr 2022 12:36
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: 2500 Cedar Springs (3 Towers)
Replies: 108
Views: 47675

Re: Lincoln Property - Cedar Springs at Fairmount

Great project all around. Was just walking around this area today- it’s gonna be completely transformed with all of these projects happening. And honestly it’s already a pretty pleasant neighborhood
by JDumont146
26 Apr 2022 21:50
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Restaurants: general news/development
Replies: 171
Views: 186081

Re: Restaurants: general news/development

Here to report that Sassetta is just as great in downtown as it was in design district- but maybe even better because of its great location. My wife and I went tonight and the place was packed. All of downtown was bustling. Great vibes.
by JDumont146
25 Apr 2022 18:33
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Henderson Avenue Corridor
Replies: 361
Views: 284964

Re: Henderson Avenue Corridor

We're in the same boat! Bought last year at the nexus of Greenville and Henderson. Still love the neighborhood overall, but i'm really hoping we see this development and The Central (even if it's just a portion of it) come to fruition while we live here. Those would be awesome areas to walk to some ...
by JDumont146
05 Apr 2022 19:39
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Restaurants: general news/development
Replies: 171
Views: 186081

Re: Restaurants: general news/development

Sassetta will be opening in the former Americano space in Downtown on April 8th: https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/04-04-22-sassetta-joule-hotel-downtown-design-district/ This is fantastic news! I always thought Americano was a decent spot, and I absolutely loved the location of i...
by JDumont146
26 Mar 2022 07:21
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
Replies: 563
Views: 533151

Re: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment

The application says residential. Maybe that info was already in the mix, but a 40-45 residential tower is pretty aggressive I think. The walkable amenities in this spot are very limited. I like the EQ and everything they have done, but I am reminded of how Victory suffers with plenty of residentia...
by JDumont146
10 Oct 2021 14:34
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
Replies: 563
Views: 533151

Re: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment

Tried out National Anthem - awesome place. The building itself is worth going, but the food is great too. Classic Badovinus menu - but it's an all-day kind of hang out (as opposed to Town Hearth and Neighborhood Services that are very much dinner spots). East Quarter is already far more vibrant just...
by JDumont146
09 Aug 2021 22:04
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Cliff Progressing
Replies: 253
Views: 192972

Re: Oak Cliff Progressing

Yes I pass through North Oak Cliff often, either on my bike ride or driving, and these small projects have made a huge difference from Trinity Groves all the way south to Lake Cliff/Bishop Arts.
by JDumont146
02 Jul 2021 13:12
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn
Replies: 810
Views: 1321182

Re: Oak Lawn

While we're on the topic, I have no idea how Steel stays in business. There never seems to be anyone in there, and yet it's been open for years. Anyone been there?
by JDumont146
02 Jul 2021 13:11
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn
Replies: 810
Views: 1321182

Re: Oak Lawn

We discussed this earlier in the thread. I lived in that area for 4 years (up until a few weeks ago) and walked wellborn nearly every day. Pints and Quarts and Mudsmith were owned by the same company who did an awful job at managing those businesses. That's why they closed their locations in Oak Law...
by JDumont146
28 Jun 2021 18:36
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 351706

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

I'm not sure what I think about the positioning of the buildings. It seems like the developer has to "wall" somebody off no mater how you slice it. If they put all of the buildings along Field street, it would create a sort of neighborhood park for Victory Park residents, but then it makes...
by JDumont146
27 Jun 2021 15:41
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 351706

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

Wow. Can't believe how much of that I just watched. Reeeally hope this one gets moving ASAP.
by JDumont146
27 Jun 2021 14:35
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382560

Re: AT&T Discovery District

This is hands down the biggest game Changer project in the urban core. Last night was beyond packed and everyone was out having a dope time and someone said "not used to seeing this many people out in downtown dallas". Also klyde Warren was packed with backed up traffic and it was just so...
by JDumont146
16 Jun 2021 13:49
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: 3001 Maple (Maple Terrace Office + Residences)
Replies: 52
Views: 30742

Re: Uptown Dallas: 3001 Maple

Yes, the existing building is being restored, essentially with a new office building built into the gap its "U" shape forms and yes, a new tower is being built behind it. On top of that, new restaurant sites are going up in front of the existing building, one of which will become Maple &a...
by JDumont146
28 Mar 2021 19:13
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Knox District / Knox Park
Replies: 814
Views: 583613

Re: Knox / Henderson - Knox Street Side

Checked out Fairgrounds today - the Chicago transplant coffee/tea/bodega shop. Definitely a needed addition to the neighborhood. Knox is quickly become one of my favorite neighborhoods.
by JDumont146
28 Mar 2021 19:11
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: The Terminal (Fitzhugh @ Katy Trail)
Replies: 51
Views: 45076

Re: The Terminal- Fitzhugh @ Katy Trail (Condos + Retail/Office)

The townhome/condo market is really hot right now as well from my personal experience. We have been shopping to buy a house/townhome for the last 6 months. Finally got an offer accepted on a great place in Lower Greenville. EVERY place we've looked at has gone on the market, gotten 5 or 6 offers wit...
by JDumont146
02 Mar 2021 22:55
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn
Replies: 810
Views: 1321182

Re: Oak Lawn

Whatever they do they better not displace Sprezza! One of the best in the city
by JDumont146
24 Jan 2021 20:02
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn
Replies: 810
Views: 1321182

Re: Oak Lawn

They should use the retail space for a Trader Joe’s or city Target concept. YEEEES! My wife and I have been saying for years that a TJ's or even Foxtrot would be perfect for the old Mudsmith/Pints and Quarts space. It's really too big of a spot for just a food-service concept. And the neighborhood ...
by JDumont146
24 Jan 2021 13:29
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn
Replies: 810
Views: 1321182

Re: Oak Lawn

As someone who lives in the neighborhood and walks by the centrum daily, I can tell you that the activity on Wellborn is not actually the issue. That stretch is actually very active. Pints and Quarts and Mudsmith had serious management issues. I had several bad experiences at both before I decided t...
by JDumont146
23 Dec 2020 12:37
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oaklawn: Old Parkland
Replies: 148
Views: 90507

Re: Oaklawn: Old Parkland

Yup. We moved into that neighborhood between Old Parkland and Cedar Springs about 4 years ago and the transformation over here has been insane. Better townhomes/apartments/towers/retail popping up everywhere. Also tons of street improvements. It all seemed to start when Old Parkland started it's exp...
by JDumont146
18 Dec 2020 08:14
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Novel Turtle Creek
Replies: 42
Views: 27277

Re: Novel Turtle Creek

I think the Oak Lawn/Turtle Creek area is one of the most underrated areas for residential architecture. My family and I walk around this area every morning and we love looking at the towers along Turtle Creek, especially near Arlington Hall Park. This one, the Oden Hughes development, and the Toll ...
by JDumont146
07 Dec 2020 08:43
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Statler Hotel & Residences + Future DMN Offices (Old Statler Hilton + Old Library)
Replies: 436
Views: 371748

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

Well Here's the answer to that: https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2020/12/07/developer-grow-plans-for-downtown-dallas-apartment-project/ Now Centurion American is seeking approval from the Dallas Landmark Commission to increase the size of the apartment building that would be construct...
by JDumont146
02 Nov 2020 08:03
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas Retail
Replies: 445
Views: 379172

Re: Downtown Dallas Retail

I did my usual walk through Downtown today for the first time in months and, despite the weather being pretty perfect, much of Downtown felt pretty dead to me. Victory Park was a ghost town, as was the West End, and Main Street also felt pretty dead as well. Fortunately the Discovery District was b...
by JDumont146
02 Nov 2020 07:58
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382560

Re: AT&T Discovery District

Yes I saw that they were open yesterday! Discovery District is really changing downtown overnight. When looking East down Jackson St, It's really easy to see how 200 Pearl/Harwood Park is going to connect East Quarter, Farmer' Market, Deep Ellum, and the heart of downtown.
by JDumont146
15 Jul 2020 17:54
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382560

Re: AT&T Discovery District

Went to Jaxon with the fam on a Friday and it was hoppin! Live music and all. Really excited about this area
by JDumont146
04 May 2020 07:22
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oaklawn: 2929 Oak Lawn
Replies: 55
Views: 46066

Re: Oaklawn: 2929 Oak Lawn

I live two blocks from Crow's Parkland campus. It's not all high-rise, but there's an insane amount of development gong on over here - has been since we moved in. Tons of new townhouses, apartment buildings. Total wine and Starbucks are finished. 2929 Oak Lawn, the Warwick Expansion, and the Toll Br...
by JDumont146
02 May 2020 14:22
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oaklawn: 2929 Oak Lawn
Replies: 55
Views: 46066

Re: Oaklawn: 2929 Oak Lawn

In case this hasn't been updated already, Office Depot has been demolished and digging for the underground parking has been going on for a few days now. Can't wait to see this one!
by JDumont146
19 Dec 2019 19:41
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn
Replies: 810
Views: 1321182

Re: Oak Lawn

Completely agree with everyone about Pints and Quarts. Bad service, bad prices, not a great product. Mille Lire and Union do very well over there so I don't think it's the location or lack of traffic. I walk with my wife and son down to Union all the time.
by JDumont146
23 Sep 2019 20:51
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn
Replies: 810
Views: 1321182

Re: Oak Lawn

The Starbucks on Oak Lawn and Congress opened up a week or so ago, and it actually does have a small indoor area. It's still a step back in pedestrian friendliness, but I guess it could have been worse? I live at Congress and Throckmorton (just a block over from this), and I have to say, even thoug...
by JDumont146
26 Jun 2019 20:04
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn
Replies: 810
Views: 1321182

Re: Oak Lawn

Yeah they've already re-filled the holes and seem to have unearthed some piping. I'm sure it was just utilities. Bummer!
by JDumont146
24 Jun 2019 12:48
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn
Replies: 810
Views: 1321182

Re: Oak Lawn

Has anyone seen any information on the Total Wine development at Congress and Oak Lawn? They've begun digging at the site, and they are digging far enough down that it almost looks like an underground parking garage is being built. But last I heard there were no plans for that.
by JDumont146
12 May 2019 07:33
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oaklawn: 2929 Oak Lawn
Replies: 55
Views: 46066

Re: Oaklawn: 2929 Oak Lawn

Hopefully, this will make it more likely for a push for some real walkability improvements to Oak Lawn. Right now its highway speedway access road. I've been hit by a car crossing in a crosswalk at Congress and Oak Lawn before. Yes!! My wife and son and I walk across that intersection almost daily ...
by JDumont146
12 May 2019 07:31
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oaklawn: 2929 Oak Lawn
Replies: 55
Views: 46066

Re: Oaklawn: 2929 Oak Lawn

Was a Trader Joes planned for this shopping center once, like a hundred years ago or something? Aw man really?? My wife and I live in the neighborhood behind this shopping center...and that would have been ideal. Much better than a Total Wine (as if there isn't enough liquor/wine shops on Oak Lawn ...
by JDumont146
09 May 2019 20:49
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oaklawn: 2929 Oak Lawn
Replies: 55
Views: 46066

Re: Oaklawn: 2929 Oak Lawn

Supposed to break ground First Quarter 2020!

https://candysdirt.com/2019/05/08/oak-l ... -neighbor/
by JDumont146
13 Feb 2019 21:52
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn: Toll Brothers (Congress & Welborn)
Replies: 12
Views: 15412

Re: Oak Lawn: Toll Brothers (Congress & Welborn)

I live in the neighborhood. It's been fenced off for a while now...no signs of construction yet.
by JDumont146
27 Dec 2018 22:25
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn
Replies: 810
Views: 1321182

Re: Oak Lawn

The old strip next to the post office was cleared. I wonder when the office supply store next to the Melrose will close for the new apt development going there. I have been wondering the same thing. I live in the neighborhood just west of that stretch of Oak Lawn...I would love to see it liven up. ...