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by Zmitz
06 Apr 2023 09:34
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Dallas: Kroger
Replies: 73
Views: 50012

Re: East Dallas: Kroger

A Realpage update from late February says the permits for this project are showing as canceled.
by Zmitz
27 Mar 2023 13:04
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
Replies: 232
Views: 106674

Re: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~30 ST)

According to a “Trust Me Bro” source with extensive industry knowledge, this project is ~40% anchored but is still struggling to get bank financing. This will probably be a common story for any office projects right now.
by Zmitz
11 Feb 2023 15:46
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Convention Center
Replies: 206
Views: 87551

Re: Dallas Convention Center

To a certain extent I think a bait and switch like this was to be expected. What's concerning to me if how quickly these new plans and renderings came out. I figure they had to have planned this for a while - to have an optimistic set of plans spanning the highway to get public support, while simult...
by Zmitz
22 Jan 2023 14:19
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Knox District / Knox Park
Replies: 814
Views: 583933

Re: Knox District / Knox Park

https://www.pacelm.com/portfolio Here's another Knox development I don't remember any discussion about. It's just a couple of renderings by the holding company Woods Capital consolidated some of their properties in, like Thanksgiving tower and Bryan tower. "Ivy Park" is two buildings near ...
by Zmitz
05 Jan 2023 09:22
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Comerica Bank Tower
Replies: 4
Views: 1836

Re: Downtown Dallas: Comerica Bank Tower

No, I don't think floor plans or any new details are available for any of the conversions. While I'm no expert, I feel the width of the buildings could allow for storage units around the core, which could be useful if they ever wanted to convert to condos. As discussed many times here, high rise con...
by Zmitz
04 Jan 2023 23:27
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Comerica Bank Tower
Replies: 4
Views: 1836

Downtown Dallas: Comerica Bank Tower

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/01/04/new-owner-at-dallas-60-story-comerica-bank-tower/ "...Dallas’ Woods Capital — already one of the largest owners downtown — is taking a large stake in the huge property alongside TriGate. Woods Capital affiliate Pacific Elm Properties wi...
by Zmitz
12 Sep 2022 18:53
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 352139

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

The apartments appear to be empty/garage is empty and lights are not on anymore. The parking lot and entrance along Field St are barricaded off, and some materials are stacked along Houston St.
by Zmitz
14 Jul 2022 20:18
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Energy Plaza
Replies: 149
Views: 53533

Re: Downtown Dallas: Energy Plaza

There was a comment on the subreddit thread about Ren Tower's conversion - they said they recently had a job in the building and rumor was the top 40 floors would be converted to residential. That would be roughly 1.2M of space, and certainly would be the largest single community in Dallas even if t...
by Zmitz
30 Sep 2021 10:59
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: One Uptown (~235 FT | 20 ST)
Replies: 85
Views: 63354

Re: Uptown Dallas: One Uptown (~235 FT | 20 ST)

I go back and forth a little with this one. I agree that the floor plans were (overall) less than ideal and felt apartment-ish, for obvious reasons. I'm also guessing the HOA dues were on the higher side. When I talked to the sales office, they were expecting 60-65 cents per square foot. Seems pret...
by Zmitz
30 Sep 2021 09:14
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: One Uptown (~235 FT | 20 ST)
Replies: 85
Views: 63354

Re: Uptown Dallas: One Uptown (~235 FT | 20 ST)

That's a surprising move, but the floor plans didn't seem that great and the prices were pretty high. Not many 2br/2ba options.
by Zmitz
27 Aug 2021 14:40
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 918
Views: 760115

Re: Victory Park 3.0

Starbucks will replace Sift + Pour next to Chipotle. They started working on the interior recently.
by Zmitz
04 Jun 2021 12:18
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: Farmer's Market 1.0
Replies: 283
Views: 245895

Re: DTD: Farmer's Market 1.0

I expect the pricing to be on the lower side, since the building is small and likely won't have high end amenities. The area doesn't have very many ownership opportunities or things to do other than the Farmer's Market.
by Zmitz
04 Jun 2021 10:07
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: Farmer's Market 1.0
Replies: 283
Views: 245895

Re: DTD: Farmer's Market 1.0

A few years ago, I recall reading the city wanted to make more of an effort to make Marilla street more pedestrian friendly hoping to better connect the Farmer's Market and City Hall. This development will certainly be a (small) step towards that goal. Here is an update from 6/3 on that small condo...
by Zmitz
21 May 2021 18:35
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: One Uptown (~235 FT | 20 ST)
Replies: 85
Views: 63354

Re: Uptown Dallas: One Uptown (~235 FT | 20 ST)

I am hoping the sales team will send me the information I asked for, but here are some interesting bits in the meantime: Just in the past few days, they've had interest in about 30% of the units, just from residents. About 50% of them have put down deposits. They are expecting to be able to have som...
by Zmitz
20 Mar 2021 00:12
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 918
Views: 760115

Re: Victory Park 3.0

Insomnia Cookies will open in the previous Buda Juice spot, the space is being renovated now.

Popbar didn't make it long, Sift + Pour doesn't seem to do a ton of business either. I wonder how long Aqua S or any other dessert place will last in the neighborhood.
by Zmitz
16 Mar 2021 14:50
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Jackson at Market Parking Garage
Replies: 65
Views: 30857

Re: Downtown: Jackson at Market Parking Garage

I'm sure this project will add to the existing vibrancy of the neighborhood... /s

I expect nothing for this corner of downtown and it's still disappointing.
by Zmitz
10 Feb 2021 18:00
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 918
Views: 760115

Re: Victory Park 3.0

"BOKA Powell was engaged in a design competition for a high-profile mixed-use site at the apex of Woodall Rogers and IH-35 in Dallas, formerly occupied by a brewery. The developer’s ambitious plan includes a high-rise condo and apartment development with street-level retail and a host of amenit...
by Zmitz
13 Jan 2021 18:56
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings
Replies: 636
Views: 628918

Re: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings

'Sugar Factory' will open in the Lower Mckinney/Victory Park area later this year (summer or later), replacing a recently closed restaurant. It'll be their first location in TX, not really sure what to make of the concept. It seems to be a fairly high profile kind of place.
by Zmitz
11 Jan 2021 09:17
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: West Dallas: Trinity Groves
Replies: 137
Views: 104374

Re: West Dallas: Trinity Groves

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2021/01/11/trinity-groves-office-building-gets-planning-approval/ It's hard to keep track of everything, I didn't know they were working on an office building other than the proposed tower. Property owner West Dallas Investments has received approval f...
by Zmitz
09 Jan 2021 23:46
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 352139

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

I don't think I have seen this elsewhere, this was posted to a Victory Park 'Neighborhood Association' Facebook page. The thing that sticks out like a sore thumb to me is that loading dock on the corner by the AAC. I'd think that's a no brainer to activate that corner and draw people from the rest o...
by Zmitz
30 Oct 2020 11:35
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Houseman Building; 400 N. Akard
Replies: 20
Views: 12203

Re: Houseman Building; 400 N. Akard

http://dallasmetropolis.com/dfwu/viewtopic.php?t=411

I think this is the old thread about the taller proposal.
by Zmitz
08 Oct 2020 23:47
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 918
Views: 760115

Re: Victory Park 3.0

Popbar has closed, and there's a sign above the door that seemed to say 'Mad Pies'. Might be a pizza place? I didn't get a good look. The company that runs IT'Sugar had recently filed for bankruptcy and the store is currently closed, possibly for good. Imoto is open again, they've been leaving the d...
by Zmitz
31 Jul 2020 10:57
Forum: The Airports
Topic: DFW Airport
Replies: 420
Views: 330591

Re: DFW Airport

"The airport has postponed the planned 24-gate facility “indefinitely” because of a drop in flyer numbers"

Not unexpected, but still disappointing.

https://thepointsguy.com/news/dfw-termi ... ronavirus/
by Zmitz
25 Jul 2020 11:29
Forum: Texas Town + City Issues/News
Topic: Houston Highways
Replies: 12
Views: 22093

Re: Houston Highways

https://www.chron.com/houston/slideshow ... c2NHYZcGZQ

Check out that comparison to the Metroplex!
by Zmitz
13 Jul 2020 09:02
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn
Replies: 810
Views: 1321629

Re: Oak Lawn

I think that idea is so clever and neat that there's no way they'll do something like that. If we're lucky maybe we'll get a donut. :lol:
by Zmitz
09 Jul 2020 09:15
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Trinity River Park
Replies: 468
Views: 448868

Re: Trinity River Park

The Trinity Park Conservancy...and its lead project designer, Michael Van Valkenburgh Architects, have settled on a preliminary design for a large overlook park on top of the west levee, straddling Commerce Street. The conservancy has begun a national search for a “visionary architect” to “reimagin...
by Zmitz
06 Jun 2020 19:39
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: North Dallas: Midtown
Replies: 385
Views: 771815

Re: North Dallas: Midtown

Here is some good news from something that has been quiet for a while: Despite not being in the news much since the end of last year, things are still moving forward and are on schedule at Dallas Midtown. We're also starting to pour roads across the property. Hopefully towards the end of the year we...
by Zmitz
02 Jun 2020 09:39
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1313247

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

In exchange for a 75 percent reimbursement of all taxes paid on the building through June 30, 2038, the owner must procure a Fortune 500 tenant to move its headquarters to the building along with meeting a number of other criteria. These criteria include a minimum investment of $30 million in capit...
by Zmitz
01 Jun 2020 09:13
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Dallas: Kroger
Replies: 73
Views: 50012

Re: East Dallas: Kroger

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2020/06/01/development-near-downtown-dallas-will-include-new-kroger-store/ Plans presented to the city of Dallas show a five-story building with a Kroger store and parking on the lower floors. The more than $60 million development will include the 85,0...
by Zmitz
15 May 2020 09:05
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
Replies: 766
Views: 532824

Re: Corporate Relocations/Expansions

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/2020/05/14/retail-chain-buff-city-soap-moving-hq-to-dallas-with-billion-dollar-business-aspirations/ Here's another out of state win (albeit fairly small). The retail chain Buff City Soap is moving its headquarters from Memphis to the Dallas area...The comp...
by Zmitz
24 Apr 2020 09:57
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: 2811 Maple (~380 FT | ~30 ST)
Replies: 69
Views: 36906

Re: New Uptown Tower

This area will be much better after all of this, especially if the Concrete Cowboy and Quadrangle sites' development materializes.
by Zmitz
09 Apr 2020 20:49
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Harwood District: Bleu Ciel (390 FT / 33 ST)
Replies: 308
Views: 261154

Re: Harwood Int'l District: Bleu Ciel (390 FT / 33 ST)

It is sad that Harwood hasn't done more with their neighborhood. You couldn't have had a more boring pedestrian experience if you tried! I know this is a bit off-topic, but does anyone have any input on living at the 588 Lofts in State Thomas? They seem like a great combination of reasonable price, ...
by Zmitz
08 Apr 2020 19:34
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Harwood District: Bleu Ciel (390 FT / 33 ST)
Replies: 308
Views: 261154

Re: Harwood Int'l District: Bleu Ciel (390 FT / 33 ST)

Does anyone know why Dallas isn't much of a high rise condo city? Also what building would you live in, all things considered?
by Zmitz
03 Mar 2020 09:17
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oaklawn: Old Parkland
Replies: 148
Views: 90551

Re: Oaklawn: Old Parkland

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2020/03/03/massive-redevelopment-would-replace-former-parkland-campus/ A Dallas real estate developer is giving the first look at an ambitious plan to repurpose the former Parkland Hospital campus northwest of downtown Dallas. Property company EB Arrow...
by Zmitz
26 Feb 2020 21:11
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment (The Central)
Replies: 476
Views: 1201608

Re: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment

The developer also says they want to preserve the memory of this brief moment in history. They’re asking people to share artwork and pictures on Instagram with the hashtag #DiscoverTheCentral for a chance to be featured. The pictures will go in a gallery space at The Central – the 27 acre mixed-use...
by Zmitz
21 Feb 2020 11:26
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Reunion (Tower, hotel, and??)
Replies: 71
Views: 20874

Re: Reunion (Tower, hotel, and??)

I wonder if they would build something grand and iconic in order to take their place in the skyline...or if they would do something shorter so as to not 'mess' with that iconic angle of the skyline. Hopefully the former.
by Zmitz
21 Feb 2020 09:17
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 918
Views: 760115

Re: Victory Park 3.0

One of my biggest wishes out of any redevelopment here is for Ashland St to connect to Houston. And while this isn't Hunt's responsibility, I'd love a simple crosswalk at Houston and Museum Way/High Market St.
by Zmitz
19 Feb 2020 12:27
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 918
Views: 760115

Re: Victory Park 3.0

Hopefully we can see some more memorable architecture for at least one of these buildings, and some good street level activation.
by Zmitz
18 Feb 2020 09:11
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: North Dallas: Galleria
Replies: 621
Views: 345087

Re: North Dallas: Galleria

The acquisition includes an almost 2-acre building site on the northeast corner of the Galleria property that had been planned for another high-rise. “We do have a site that can accommodate a roughly 300,000-square-foot new building,” said C. Brent Smith, Piedmont’s president and chief executive. “...
by Zmitz
05 Feb 2020 17:17
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
Replies: 766
Views: 532824

Re: Corporate Relocations/Expansions

Musk tweeted 'Giga Texas?' with a poll, and set his twitter location to Austin today. While they do have an office presence there, DFW airport and the other regional airports seem especially strong with cargo transport. Maybe DFW would be lucky enough to get this opportunity? I'm sure regional leade...
by Zmitz
05 Feb 2020 10:07
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
Replies: 232
Views: 106674

Re: KDC & Miyama Project - 30 ST

https://candysdirt.com/2020/02/05/oak-lawn-committee-revived-braniff-building-among-four-projects-seen/ Yes, I'm aware the article talks about several unrelated projects that could be posted to the respective threads, but I wanted to bring attention to the diagram included for the Miyama project. Th...
by Zmitz
05 Feb 2020 09:43
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park 3.0
Replies: 918
Views: 760115

Re: Victory Park 3.0

This is a pretty minor opening, but Fiction Coffee opened up their stand in One Victory Park's lobby. It's open from 7:00am to 2:30pm and so far seems to be a welcome addition. Now something just needs to go into the large retail space that has sat empty for years...
by Zmitz
05 Feb 2020 09:39
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
Replies: 681
Views: 590278

Re: DD: 1401 Elm and Thompson Hotel

Will this building have the vertical pinstripes lit up? I'm sure I saw one lit up recently - that would be a nice addition to the nighttime skyline.
by Zmitz
02 Feb 2020 10:03
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: North Dallas: Galleria
Replies: 621
Views: 345087

Re: North Dallas: Galleria

https://dallascityhall.com/departments/ ... mittal.pdf

Here is a detailed plan for the mall redevelopment (where the site plan posted above comes from).
by Zmitz
28 Jan 2020 10:23
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Bryan Tower
Replies: 50
Views: 40795

Re: Downtown Dallas: Bryan Tower

I walk by this area occasionally and always feel uncomfortable, like I'm the only person there. Pipe dream, I'd love to see the Harwood and Olive lots shown above developed into residential towers with decent height. I'm sure the lot size or location limits any interest in development - they will pr...
by Zmitz
28 Jan 2020 09:46
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Lawn
Replies: 810
Views: 1321629

Re: Oak Lawn

https://candysdirt.com/2020/01/22/council-unanimously-approves-streetlights-development-at-oak-lawn-and-lemmon/ The mixed use tower next to Eatzi's was approved, seems like a decent if not great addition to the area. The link below is more detailed information about the project. https://0201.nccdn.n...
by Zmitz
15 Jan 2020 10:03
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: DTD: West End Square
Replies: 72
Views: 54171

Re: DTD: West End Square

If I remember correctly the Innovation Arcade will be home to rotating art displays, some interactive. I'm assuming the glowing cubes are an example of the type and size of the art - not a permanent display.
by Zmitz
08 Jan 2020 11:32
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: 2025 Cedar Springs (Pizza Hut Strip Mall)
Replies: 42
Views: 29285

Re: Uptown: Luxury Hotel, 2025 Cedar Springs (Pizza Hut Strip Mall)

The Pizza Hut and Comet Cleaners have both closed!
by Zmitz
08 Jan 2020 11:07
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Turtle Creek : 2999 Turtle Creek Blvd
Replies: 76
Views: 57354

Re: Turtle Creek : 2999 Turtle Creek Blvd

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/madison-realty-capital-continues-national-expansion-with-new-dallas-office-300982976.html Figured this fits best here for now, a private equity company that is involved with this project will be opening an office in Dallas. The article doesn't seem to mention...
by Zmitz
01 Jan 2020 09:44
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Most Exciting Projects of 2020
Replies: 44
Views: 30798

Re: Most Exciting Projects of 2020

Happy New Year everyone! Conversely in this thread- along with the most exciting projects of 2020, what are everyone's predictions for 2020 through even 2025? Which projects will fail? Which will succeed? What's the next hot neighborhood? What suburb will be the next Frisco? Will Downtown get a new...