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- 08 May 2024 13:31
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Dallas Streetcar
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10831
Re: Dallas Streetcar
I also know based on meetings for District 1 that DART is working on finalizing plans for the expansion down to Jefferson & Zang. Curious to see how this would go. I assume it picks up the route flanking the median and ends in a side plaza like it does on Davis? Screenshot 2024-05-08 at 1.26.16...
- 08 May 2024 11:41
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
- Replies: 426
- Views: 442993
Re: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
Honestly, what did we expect would fill a lot flanked by a suburban CVS and a suburban Walgreens? Selfishly, I'd rather have the plain vanilla Central Market here so that MAYBE they can move forward with the Bishop Arts location, which will never happen until this one opens. West Village does not fe...
- 17 Apr 2024 22:22
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
- Replies: 242
- Views: 115793
Re: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
eburress wrote:hahahaha I had forgotten how far reaching his expertise was. Good times indeed!
If it’s who I think it was, then I’m almost sure he passed away a few years ago.
Man, would I love to read his greatest-hits rants right now.
- 14 Apr 2024 15:12
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: The Cedars: Old City Park & Dallas Heritage Village
- Replies: 25
- Views: 30235
Re: The Cedars: Old City Park & Dallas Heritage Village
Old City Park selling nearly 22,000 artifacts https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/old-city-park-sell-artifacts-ahead-transition-city-control/287-46cd5ad1-dd25-4e4f-837a-bbd273b16a53 A couple of things about this: 1) The demise of Dallas Heritage Village as a museum operated by Dallas County Her...
- 10 Mar 2024 17:48
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Reunion (Tower, hotel, and??)
- Replies: 75
- Views: 24319
Re: Reunion (Tower, hotel, and??)
This…I’ve also not seen the Hyatt-related doom and gloom plans. Hunt’s main concern is about the effect it might have on the value of their real estate and their “visionary” plans for a development that will never be built. Yeah, I'd love to know how this mass-hysteria started. The Hunt-commissione...
- 21 Feb 2024 13:13
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Cliff: Wynnewood Village
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19215
Re: Oak Cliff: Wynnewood Village
The space next to Ross has been vacant for a while, but is currently being converted to a Burlington. They've taken out most of the awful cladding to reveal the original canopy arch from when it was Titche's, though sadly it looks like it'll be covered up again. IMG_2897.jpeg IMG_2894.jpeg News foot...
- 13 Feb 2024 16:50
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Hoque Global Cedars- So Good
- Replies: 62
- Views: 48471
Re: Hoque Global Cedars- So Good
Not sure if SoGood is SoDead, but here's a glimmer of hope from DBJ: https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2024/02/12/hoque-global-mike-hoque-fort-worth-dallas-updates.html Hoque's team has been working with Dallas Area Rapid Transit and its rail operator to get approval to build a road through th...
- 11 Feb 2024 14:34
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: Dallas Zoo
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15124
Re: Dallas Zoo
If the city moved the Argos Southern Star Concrete plant for a private developer in Trinity Groves there's no reason they shouldn't move the WestRock facility for park land that's a million times more useful as an expansion of the zoo. Screenshot 2024-02-11 at 2.25.03 PM.jpeg I can think of a dozen ...
- 09 Feb 2024 11:47
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Cliff Progressing
- Replies: 257
- Views: 209354
Re: Oak Cliff Progressing
The phase two portion was always apart of the plan. Just taking them forever to build it. 9th street will also be tuned into a woonerf, since the city abandoned it and gave it to the developer a few years ago. I'm glad to see the retail building between 9th and Adams is independent of the apartment...
- 09 Feb 2024 08:36
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: Dallas Zoo
- Replies: 16
- Views: 15124
Re: Dallas Zoo
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the Wilds of Africa section designed so that a large portion of it can only be seen from the monorail? An update on this: the zoo has shown us the plans they have for that space in their 2024 bonds request, which converts it into a natural extensio...
- 31 Jan 2024 16:47
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Cliff Progressing
- Replies: 257
- Views: 209354
Re: Oak Cliff Progressing
I think this was discussed here or on the Discord channel before, but there is also some planned development at The Canyon at Westmoreland and I-30. Appearing on the leasing plan are Texas Roadhouse, Denny's, Starbucks, a new Hilton hotel (+/- 100 rooms), a new garden style multifamily development,...
- 31 Jan 2024 07:54
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Cliff Progressing
- Replies: 257
- Views: 209354
Re: Oak Cliff Progressing
Quite the scoop! Thank you for sharing all this. A few dining establishments coming soon to Oak Cliff, based off of retail leasing plans posted online: WaBa Grill: -Asian healthy grilled meat plate/bowl chain from AZ/CA (https://www.wabagrill.com/) -This will be the first DFW location -Opening Janua...
- 29 Jan 2024 16:57
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: DTD: Ross + Field Tower 30 ST (Hotel/Residential)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4525
Re: DTD: Ross + Field Tower 30 ST (Hotel/Residential)
Also interesting how they're proposing to move the fire station 2 blocks away where it would be flanked by much narrower streets. So many obstacles to this plan.
- 27 Jan 2024 22:15
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: DTD: Ross + Field Tower 30 ST (Hotel/Residential)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4525
Re: Downtown Dallas Hotel/Residential Tower
Anytime there's a lot of trees in renderings for a high rise I know two thing... 1- The development itself isn't architecturally interesting on its own merit I agree with your 2 points, but there's nothing inherently wrong with this design. It almost looks like a value-engineered recreation of the ...
- 27 Jan 2024 09:29
- Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
- Topic: Downtown Dallas Greyhound Station Closing - Lost Lease
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1447
Re: Downtown Dallas Greyhound Station Closing - Lost Lease
Screenshot 2024-01-27 at 9.20.47 AM Large.jpeg It's the only Art Moderne architecture that we have downtown and it absolutely deserves protection. I've always wanted to see this building restored and redeveloped into something, but I guess I never imagined it without some type of bus terminal compo...
- 20 Jan 2024 17:07
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Dallas - Fort Worth high-speed rail project
- Replies: 45
- Views: 9722
Re: Dallas - Fort Worth high-speed rail project
How Long Before We Can Ride a Bullet Train to Fort Worth? https://www.dmagazine.com/frontburner/2024/01/how-long-before-we-can-ride-a-bullet-train-to-fort-worth/ This story is a must-read, and not just for the crazy image of a proposed alignment barreling through Lew Sterrett and the future convent...
- 19 Jan 2024 15:34
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: West Dallas Developments
- Replies: 185
- Views: 147001
Re: West Dallas Developments
Read this in the paper yesterday: "In Dallas, the planned store at 2045 Fort Worth Ave. will open at the end of this year, according to information the developer filed with the state." I am a little surprised as the Chinese Buffet and other stores are still open. Chad West posted an updat...
- 16 Jan 2024 07:51
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Cliff: Wynnewood Village
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19215
Re: Oak Cliff: Wynnewood Village
Nice! Did you see any construction or site prep other than this demolition? Only on the parking lot, which is being expanded and will include a drive-up canopy. There's also a large area fenced off for staging. Once they clear this debris, they should be getting started on the main structure. 34713...
- 15 Jan 2024 15:26
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Cliff: Wynnewood Village
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19215
Re: Oak Cliff: Wynnewood Village
Finally some movement on Target Wynnewood Village with partial demolition of existing structure underway.
This one is probably 3 months behind schedule so I'm guessing will open around October.
This one is probably 3 months behind schedule so I'm guessing will open around October.
- 15 Jan 2024 15:22
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: The Grocery Store Thread 2.0
- Replies: 51
- Views: 56882
Re: The Grocery Store Thread 2.0
Progress on Joe V's at Westmoreland and Camp Wisdom (formerly The Hair Depot, lol).
- 03 Jan 2024 09:56
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Mavs arena-hotel by Las Vegas Sands Corp.
- Replies: 63
- Views: 12275
Re: Mavs arena-hotel by Las Vegas Sands Corp.
My crazy man theory is that the Adelson land purchase in Irving is just a ploy to threaten Dallas that they could move the Mavs to Irving and also put the new casino and hotels there. They themselves said it is unrelated to the Mavs/casino proposal. They could use this for bargaining power to get w...
- 30 Dec 2023 12:54
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Cliff: Bishop Arts
- Replies: 525
- Views: 541587
Re: Oak Cliff: Bishop Arts
IMG_2154.JPG Screenshot 2023-12-30 at 12.40.36 PM.png Re: the final phase of Alamo Manhattan/ Victor Prosper. One thing I hadn't noticed before is how this building extends all the way to N Madison unlike Phase 1 and can actually claim to be in Bishop Arts. If they have any intelligence whatsoever,...
- 27 Dec 2023 20:29
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Cliff: Bishop Arts
- Replies: 525
- Views: 541587
Re: Oak Cliff: Bishop Arts
Some recent news: • The Mayor's House by Selda opened about 3 weeks ago as Turkish restaurant, completing a historic renovation that began in 2019. https://themayorshousebyselda.com/ • $18M mixed-use tower planned for lot adjacent to Old Adamson campus (I know, a 7-story "tower"; located a...
- 03 Dec 2023 13:57
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: West Dallas Developments
- Replies: 185
- Views: 147001
Re: West Dallas Developments
Are you talking about Lincoln Kessler Park? Or something else (link?)? Yes, that's the name. Nearby Residents rumored about a Target being opened there. But I heard that Target balked at the idea since the section 8 housing was nearby. Ive heard that Target despises the Cityplace location... But wh...
- 03 Dec 2023 10:21
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: Trinity River Park
- Replies: 468
- Views: 472354
Re: Trinity River Park
I have to admit this is a brilliant move, especially compared to the idiocy of buying the Dawson Jail. I'm looking at the footprint of the West Overlook, and all I can think of is what's gonna happen with all this land to the west along W Main? Screenshot 2023-12-03 at 10.03.09 AM copy.jpg As in &qu...
- 03 Dec 2023 10:03
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: West Dallas Developments
- Replies: 185
- Views: 147001
Re: West Dallas Developments
Did Someone Purchase The Belmont Hotel? https://candysdirt.com/2023/11/30/did-someone-purchase-the-belmont-hotel/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter “We have been diligently working with the Ford family on plans to carefully preserve and restore The Belmont,” said Philip Todd, partner at Tod...
- 08 Nov 2023 14:38
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: The Canyon In Oak Cliff
- Replies: 62
- Views: 60041
Re: The Canyon In Oak Cliff
tamtagon wrote:Is oak Cliff still dry?
It’s damp. Since 2012 you can buy beer and wine here; for liquor you can drive 5 mins to Cockrell Hill which voted to sell liquor that same year.
- 18 Oct 2023 16:19
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: Southern Gateway Public Green
- Replies: 50
- Views: 47486
Re: Southern Gateway Public Green
There was a community meeting held last night and I wasn't able to attend, but some updates that I've been able to gather: - $5M grant from Texas Parks & Wildlife announced earlier this month - Construction still scheduled for Q4'23 - $15M requested in the bond program for Phase 2 (assuming this...
- 10 Oct 2023 15:46
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
- Replies: 809
- Views: 379811
- 10 Oct 2023 14:01
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: 23 Springs (~399FT | 26 ST)
- Replies: 192
- Views: 246322
Re: Uptown Dallas: 23 Springs (~399FT | 26 ST)
Took this shot from Glass House a few days ago.
- 05 Oct 2023 17:53
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
- Replies: 809
- Views: 379811
Re: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Goldman Sachs is starting construction of its new Dallas campus
Groundbreaking set for next week on the $500 million office center north of downtown.
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/rea ... as-campus/
Groundbreaking set for next week on the $500 million office center north of downtown.
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/rea ... as-campus/
- 30 Sep 2023 07:38
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Chalk Hill / Kaizen / KERA Site
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4787
Re: Chalk Hill / Kaizen / KERA Site
Aren’t these the guys behind Field Street District? If so, we know what (not) to expect.
- 27 Sep 2023 08:36
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Turtle Creek: Kalita Humphreys Theater
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10120
Re: Turtle Creek: Kalita Humphreys Theater
It’s also shameful that we just can’t fix the building without spending another $100M on crap like a parking garage. Just fix the damn building.
- 25 Sep 2023 07:36
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: DTD: Farmer's Market 1.0
- Replies: 283
- Views: 252250
Re: DTD: Farmer's Market 1.0
Tivo_Kenevil wrote:I don't think the development is an eyesore ...at least in it's current form. Certainly not the worst I've seen..
Forgive me if I missed this news, but was this project abandoned? It looks the same as it did over a year ago.
- 24 Sep 2023 21:54
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: Downtown: Harwood Park
- Replies: 44
- Views: 32357
Re: Downtown: Harwood Park
Had to make it down there. Loved the vibe, tons of people there, excited to see it become a new center of gravity for EQ and Farmers Market.
I believe none of the indoor spaces were finished save for the restrooms.
I believe none of the indoor spaces were finished save for the restrooms.
- 23 Sep 2023 14:31
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
- Replies: 242
- Views: 115793
Re: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~30 ST)
I have my tucy days every once in a while, I'll admit.
- 23 Sep 2023 14:12
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Dallas College: El Centro relocation
- Replies: 30
- Views: 17541
Re: Dallas College: El Centro relocation
Newpark is a pipe dream. I suspect it will take something out of the ordinary to happen for this development to ever get off the ground. It doesn't look like there's a college in the wings that would take space in a high rise tower on the Southside of Downtown Dallas. Baylor Medical has their own c...
- 29 Aug 2023 14:50
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: DTD: Field Street District - Phase I (~405FT | 33 ST + 26 ST)
- Replies: 253
- Views: 99963
Re: DTD: Field Street District - Phase I (~405FT | 33 ST + 26 ST)
In more recent times, Dallas (Laura Miller) absolutely whiffed at a golden opportunity, when Jerry Jones wanted to develop the new stadium in the Fair Park area. The stadium was going to anchor a much larger master plan which would have totally revitalized that area, incorporated DART, etc etc. I d...
- 19 Aug 2023 17:53
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Cliff: Bishop Arts
- Replies: 525
- Views: 541587
Re: Oak Cliff: Bishop Arts
I’m not sure if this was already mentioned a while back, but I am just now hearing about this 50 unit townhome development. It is going in next to the Vance at Bishop Union apt building on Zang Blvd and Neely St. It says “construction estimated to commence Q4 2023”. It’s great to see more developme...
- 18 Aug 2023 15:00
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Red Bird Mall
- Replies: 109
- Views: 87611
Re: Red Bird Mall
Funny that Tom Thumb will have its own Starbucks.
There will be more Starbucks in Redbird than in all the rest of Oak Cliff.
- 09 Aug 2023 08:50
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: Downtown: Harwood Park
- Replies: 44
- Views: 32357
Re: Downtown: Harwood Park
I believe they’ve been teasing a mid-September opening. Figure we would know 30 days in advance so I’m betting on September 15.
- 09 Aug 2023 08:42
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Demolished (and about to be) Properties 2.0
- Replies: 104
- Views: 57340
Re: Demolished (and about to be) Properties 2.0
RIP Idle Rich. I never referred to it as One Settle.
- 06 Aug 2023 14:33
- Forum: Urban Photography + Videography
- Topic: Dallas in VR
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1958
Dallas in VR
This may not be the right place to ask this, but has anyone ever seen or attempted to create a VR environment set in Dallas? I would really love to see a VR recreation of the 1936 Centennial Exposition, but I imagine most people—whatever their intentions—would be interested in walking through Downto...
- 24 Jul 2023 08:08
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Turtle Creek: Four Seasons Hotel & Residences (3001 Turtle Creek)
- Replies: 196
- Views: 74254
Re: Turtle Creek: Four Seasons Hotel & Residences (3001 Turtle Creek)
There is a story in the DMN today that designs have been complete for this Four Seasons Hotel and tower. Couldn’t post the link, can someone follow up on this story. Thanks in advance. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/07/24/designs-complete-for-dallas-new-750-million-four-season...
- 22 Jul 2023 19:43
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Cliff: Wynnewood Village
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19215
Re: Oak Cliff: Wynnewood Village
Just seen this Revitalization plan for Dallas Downtown Elmwood neighborhood moves forward https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/revitalization-plan-for-dallas-downtown-elmwood-neighborhood-moves-forward/3301107/ I was much more involved with the neighborhood association pre-COVID; our two big accomplis...
- 20 Jul 2023 20:16
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: Energy Plaza
- Replies: 149
- Views: 57089
Re: Downtown Dallas: Energy Plaza
The 800-lb gorilla in the room is crime. The anti-police movement, the defund the police movement and the no bail revolving door policies that allow criminals to offend many multiple times - all have to be addressed before things get better. Dallas is far better than most. Criminals have been embol...
- 19 Jul 2023 14:39
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Cliff: Wynnewood Village
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19215
Re: Oak Cliff: Wynnewood Village
You couldn't pay me to live in Deep Ellum today. At least the gunshots in Oak Cliff are mainly celebratory or, at worst, gang rivals intimidating each other. Don't get me wrong, you need a thick skin to live in this area, but Oak Cliff has a combination of grit, nature, and history you can't find an...
- 18 Jul 2023 18:02
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Cliff: Wynnewood Village
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19215
Re: Oak Cliff: Wynnewood Village
Every time this gets shared on social media, all the naysayers jump on it and 99% of the comments are about how this store will be mayhem and shoplifting.... which is false. Couldn't agree more. These people act as if Cityplace were Highland Park Village and they likely have no idea there used to b...
- 18 Jul 2023 07:31
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Cliff: Wynnewood Village
- Replies: 32
- Views: 19215
Re: Oak Cliff: Wynnewood Village
https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Projects/TABS2023023761 TX licensing and regulation filing yesterday for Target at Wynnewood Village showing a start date of 10/23/23 and completion date of 8/23/24. This timeline had already been estimated, but this makes it official I suppose. The ongoing demolition...
- 12 Jul 2023 06:39
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
- Replies: 809
- Views: 379811
Re: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Meanwhile, San Antonio is building stuff like this. Something has happened to Dallas where mediocre projects are now the norm. 6453C668-52FA-44E8-AA27-AFA8B4758062.jpeg https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/san-antonio-delorean-office-tower-17897517.php?utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medi...