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by Tnexster
25 Oct 2023 08:57
Forum: Art + Sol
Topic: Arlington: National Medal of Honor Museum
Replies: 2
Views: 3618

Re: Arlington: National Medal of Honor Museum

I was over in Arlington recently and saw this project, they have made a lot of progress since 2021. Interesting sight to see, this giant box sitting up on stilts.
by Tnexster
24 Oct 2023 16:44
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1313966

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Christus Health opens its new Irving headquarters The Las Colinas high-rise will house almost 2,000 workers for the international hospital firm. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/10/23/christus-healthcare-opens-its-new-irving-headquarters/ https://dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpubl...
by Tnexster
23 Oct 2023 16:39
Forum: U.S. + World Urban Development
Topic: Oklahoma City, Norman Area Urban Development
Replies: 23
Views: 5360

Re: Oklahoma City, Norman Area Urban Development

That water looks like raw sewage.
by Tnexster
20 Oct 2023 10:57
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: MATA: M-Line Trolley
Replies: 98
Views: 104927

Re: MATA: M-Line Trolley

Streetcar through downtown Dallas may fill new transportation needs
Project that links the M-Line Trolley to the Bishop Arts streetcar is a generational investment.

https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/edit ... ion-needs/
by Tnexster
10 Oct 2023 15:57
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 352316

Re: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd

That doesn't look like it would hold 5000 people.
by Tnexster
10 Oct 2023 15:28
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 352316

Re: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd

'This is no bet': Goldman Sachs breaks ground on $500M campus in Dallas https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2023/10/10/goldman-sachs-breaks-ground-dallas.html Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Hunt Realty Investments and Hillwood Urban broke ground on the financial giant's $500 million campus in Dallas...
by Tnexster
10 Oct 2023 15:00
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: Farmer's Market 1.0
Replies: 283
Views: 245944

Re: DTD: Farmer's Market 1.0

R1070 wrote:Have the apartments where the NTX Food Bank Headquarters was started yet?


Which one is that?
by Tnexster
10 Oct 2023 14:57
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: 23 Springs (~399FT | 26 ST)
Replies: 180
Views: 226997

Re: Uptown Dallas: 23 Springs (~399FT | 26 ST)

Least this one is approaching ground level.
by Tnexster
10 Oct 2023 14:56
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
Replies: 417
Views: 418194

Re: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon

So, technically do we have the official word from HEB that this is going to be turned into a Central Market? I don't see a story or link on that.
by Tnexster
10 Oct 2023 09:56
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: West Dallas Developments
Replies: 185
Views: 141506

Re: West Dallas Developments

Austin builder’s closing puts West Dallas development site back on market Planned for 800 residential units, it’s one of more than two dozen properties on the market following StoryBuilt Homes’ receivership. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/10/09/austin-builders-closing-puts-wes...
by Tnexster
09 Oct 2023 15:48
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 352316

Re: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd

This is underway
by Tnexster
06 Oct 2023 12:01
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Fair Park
Replies: 165
Views: 138215

Re: Fair Park

With planned $140 million Cotton Bowl renovation, is Texas-OU contract extension looming? Saturday’s high-stakes Red River Rivalry matchup in Fair Park, coupled with major stadium upgrades, could kindle the deal’s extension beyond 2025. https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-longhorns/2023/10/05/w...
by Tnexster
06 Oct 2023 11:46
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Dallas Office Occupancy
Replies: 13
Views: 4520

Re: Dallas Office Occupancy

Dallas-Fort Worth’s empty office space soars to a record high The total available space is twice as much as what exists in all of the towers in downtown Dallas. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/10/06/dallas-fort-worths-empty-office-space-soars-to-a-record-high/ “In terms of abso...
by Tnexster
06 Oct 2023 08:52
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
Replies: 800
Views: 352316

Re: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd

Is it just me or does the Goldman Sachs rendering look like an oversized 70s office building?? Not really, if it were wrapped in highly reflective gold glass it would. This building does give me a 60's vibe tho. I don't actually think they will be bad looking, they would look better if the rest of ...
by Tnexster
02 Oct 2023 16:50
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Downtown Progress
Replies: 358
Views: 234856

Re: Downtown Progress

Speaking of downtown, maybe the city should try to land one of these before Frisco does. Seems like a great fit for the city in need of an attraction.

https://www.thespherevegas.com
by Tnexster
01 Oct 2023 14:34
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Two Arts Plaza
Replies: 37
Views: 18090

Re: Two Arts Plaza

Curious about the residential looking tower behind.
by Tnexster
27 Sep 2023 19:51
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
Replies: 766
Views: 533105

Re: Corporate Relocations/Expansions

Could Chicago’s CME futures exchange be Texas’ next relocation home run? Gov. Greg Abbott, during a TV appearance in New York, said he has approached the world’s largest futures exchange about making a move to Texas. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/economy/2023/09/27/could-chicagos-cme-futures-...
by Tnexster
26 Sep 2023 15:44
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Pegasus Place Tower
Replies: 32
Views: 21563

Re: Pegasus Place Tower

Biotech hub win gives Dallas edge to be the next medical research hotbed Dallas’ days of being an emerging biotech and life sciences hub could soon come to an end if the city and state can manage ARPA-H. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/2023/09/26/biotech-hub-win-gives-dallas-edge-to-be-the-next-...
by Tnexster
26 Sep 2023 15:38
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Design District: Cabana Hotel
Replies: 76
Views: 64264

Re: Design District: Cabana Hotel

Dallas’ landmark Cabana Hotel seeks city incentives for $116 million makeover The developers want to turn the long empty hotel on the edge of downtown Dallas into affordable rental units. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/09/25/dallas-landmark-cabana-hotel-seeks-city-incentives-f...
by Tnexster
26 Sep 2023 14:49
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
Replies: 232
Views: 106717

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

MC_ScattCat wrote:Don't forget if you live here the tenets have access to a website where you can change the color and designs of the iconic lights!


Are those lights bright enough to be a negative for potential residents? Especially when they are rotating patterns.
by Tnexster
22 Sep 2023 12:03
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
Replies: 232
Views: 106717

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

If you want to see what works all you have to do is look at Uptown and if you want to see what doesn't work just look at downtown. It's abundantly clear since Uptown appears to attract business while downtown repels it. And on the issue of making it a hotel, how many hotels can downtown realisticall...
by Tnexster
22 Sep 2023 10:36
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
Replies: 232
Views: 106717

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

Downtown Dallas vs. Uptown: Bank of America move adds to across-the-highway migration The bank’s departure from Main Street will leave more empty office space in downtown Dallas’ old financial district. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/09/21/downtown-dallas-vs-uptown-bank-of-ame...
by Tnexster
21 Sep 2023 09:35
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
Replies: 232
Views: 106717

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

KWP is the gift that keeps on giving, and also a curse. Interesting to watch, and actually Uptown is having a really good run right now. Downtown, not so much. I think when I first came to Dallas the downtown vacancy rate was 40%, guess we are back there again.
by Tnexster
20 Sep 2023 13:41
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
Replies: 232
Views: 106717

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

Bank of America to relocate workers into new Uptown tower overlooking Klyde Warren Park The bank will leave Dallas’ tallest skyscraper for a new high-rise at the northwest corner of Harwood Street and Woodall Rodgers Freeway. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/09/20/bank-of-americ...
by Tnexster
20 Sep 2023 10:41
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Frisco: Wade Park
Replies: 101
Views: 89654

Re: Frisco: Wade Park

Frisco approves new plan to revive long-stalled Wade Park development The 112-acre project will include offices, retail, apartments and townhomes and will be renamed The Mix. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/09/20/frisco-approves-new-plan-to-revive-long-stalled-wade-park-develop...
by Tnexster
19 Sep 2023 10:03
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: Downtown: Harwood Park
Replies: 44
Views: 29950

Re: Downtown: Harwood Park

Downtown Dallas has a new park with giant mammoths, gold rings and ‘Chuck Norris’ Harwood Park celebrates the city’s history, both ancient and modern. That crane! lol https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/architecture/2023/09/19/downtown-dallas-has-a-new-park-with-giant-mammoths-gold-rings-...
by Tnexster
18 Sep 2023 12:32
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Design District 1.0
Replies: 115
Views: 82296

Re: Design District 1.0

Developer seeks approval for Dallas Design District project The office, restaurant and retail project would be built on Market Center Boulevard. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/09/18/developer-seeks-approval-for-dallas-design-district-project/ The developer and partner Maryland...
by Tnexster
18 Sep 2023 12:25
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: 601 N Akard - YMCA
Replies: 51
Views: 26626

Re: Downtown Dallas - 601 N Akard - YMCA

Why would it need to be a secret?
by Tnexster
18 Sep 2023 12:05
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Replies: 1515
Views: 1313966

Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development

Irving looks at overhaul for its five-year-old Toyota Music Factory The entertainment district in Las Colinas hasn’t lived up to original expectations. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/09/15/irving-looks-at-overhaul-for-its-five-year-old-toyota-music-factory/ So they heard a lot...
by Tnexster
18 Sep 2023 12:02
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: 601 N Akard - YMCA
Replies: 51
Views: 26626

Re: Downtown Dallas - 601 N Akard - YMCA

This will all depend who the secret entity is that purchased it. I as well hope for something tall and big here but I always do with any site near the city center. There is a nice little cafe in this building which I assume will close now. My fear it is gets demolished and then we have yet another ...
by Tnexster
18 Sep 2023 10:38
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: 601 N Akard - YMCA
Replies: 51
Views: 26626

Re: Downtown Dallas - 601 N Akard - YMCA

Downtown YMCA to close after Nov. 25 following sale of property YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas said it was under contract to sell the location Friday. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2023/09/16/ymcadowntown-dallasdallasdowntownturkey-trot/ The T. Boone Pickens YMCA in downtown Dallas will officially c...
by Tnexster
14 Sep 2023 18:14
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Richardson: Como Motel
Replies: 3
Views: 1172

Re: Richardson: Como Motel

Oh Candy.......

Sounds like Pappas wants to preserve it and renovate it. Could be a cute little roadside motel, but we'll never forget about Candy.
by Tnexster
14 Sep 2023 08:46
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
Replies: 766
Views: 533105

Re: Corporate Relocations/Expansions

Frontier announced this morning they will relocate to Dallas. 3000 jobs are expected to be created. Frontier will locate in Uptown, but the article didn't say exactly where. No timeframe was given for the move or when it would be completed. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/frontier-moving-headquar...
by Tnexster
11 Sep 2023 14:35
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Dallas Convention Center
Replies: 206
Views: 87585

Re: Dallas Convention Center

$2.8 billion Dallas convention center, I-30 deck park project contract to be awarded to affiliate of local developer https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2023/09/11/dallas-convention-center-deck-park-matthews.html The Dallas City Council is slated to consider awarding a contract on Wednesday for...
by Tnexster
08 Sep 2023 11:24
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: 23 Springs (~399FT | 26 ST)
Replies: 180
Views: 226997

Re: Uptown Dallas: 23 Springs (~399FT | 26 ST)

It's berea couple months since we have seen an update. Is this above ground yet?
by Tnexster
08 Sep 2023 10:50
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: North Dallas: Galleria
Replies: 621
Views: 345269

Re: North Dallas: Galleria

Banana Republic at Galleria Dallas now sells furniture and home goods Furniture and decor are displayed along with men’s and women’s apparel. H&M is bringing its home goods to its Galleria store next spring. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/2023/09/08/banana-republic-at-galleria-dalla...
by Tnexster
05 Sep 2023 15:08
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Overall Construction Levels
Replies: 35
Views: 32466

Re: Overall Construction Levels

Dallas plans to update rules for new state law impacting building permitting House Bill 14 took effect Friday and allows people filing for building permit applications and inspections to hire a third-party reviewer to do the work if cities fail to meet state-set deadlines https://www.dallasnews.com...
by Tnexster
05 Sep 2023 12:29
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Design District: Urby Dallas I + II (~308 FT | 27 ST)
Replies: 281
Views: 166601

Re: Design District: Urby Dallas I + II (~308 FT | 27 ST)

153 units sounds significantly shorter unless they plan something with it, or maybe they will place all those units on top of a garage.
by Tnexster
05 Sep 2023 12:25
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Harwood District: Bleu Ciel (390 FT / 33 ST)
Replies: 308
Views: 261257

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

Interesting how well this one does down in Houston. Not even open yet and appears to be selling out. Allen Condo/Hotel Tower Opens Next Month The Houston Business Journal reports the building’s units are already 80% sold, and only four of the 22 penthouses remain available. https://www.connectcre.co...
by Tnexster
30 Aug 2023 10:00
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: Field Street District - Phase I (~405FT | 33 ST + 26 ST)
Replies: 253
Views: 90246

Re: DTD: Field Street District - Phase I (~405FT | 33 ST + 26 ST)

Personally, the last two on that list are the most attractive and innovative. Course they are also the most recent so they have the benefit of seeing what else is out there and building something better. I don't think AT&T is hideous and it does have some great features but it isn't my favorite ...
by Tnexster
30 Aug 2023 09:01
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
Replies: 766
Views: 533105

Re: Corporate Relocations/Expansions

Thermomix is rumored to be going to West Village area which I would assume is the empty (Richards Group) building. Hope so that area needs a boost since the Central Market development has stalled out. Thermomix headquarters going to Uptown/West Village area of Dallas https://www.bizjournals.com/dal...
by Tnexster
29 Aug 2023 08:38
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Harwood District: No.14 (388 FT / 26 ST)
Replies: 198
Views: 93395

Re: Harwood District: No.14 (388 FT / 26 ST)

Maybe you just dig a trench, level it out and put a top on it. Make it tunnel and boom, everybody wins. Speedway underneath with a park on top.
by Tnexster
28 Aug 2023 12:37
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Design District: Urby Dallas I + II (~308 FT | 27 ST)
Replies: 281
Views: 166601

Re: Design District: Urby Dallas I + II (~308 FT | 27 ST)

We had brunch at Meddlesome Moth and then walked around design district. The Urbys already have some great presence. It will be a nice connection for the neighborhood once construction is complete and the street access is finished. Really nice addition with "The Meteor", nice Art Deco des...
by Tnexster
25 Aug 2023 11:07
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
Replies: 766
Views: 533105

Re: Corporate Relocations/Expansions

Dallas clears way for potential Frontier Communications headquarters move The telecommunications company has been considering Dallas and Tampa as candidates for its relocation from the East Coast. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/2023/08/23/dallas-clears-way-for-potential-frontier-communications...
by Tnexster
23 Aug 2023 09:53
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Cityplace East: 2711 N. Haskell
Replies: 87
Views: 51329

Re: Cityplace East: 2711 N. Haskell

Dallas’ Cityplace office tower is next up for apartments
The signature tower north of downtown on North Central Expressway is getting new hotel and rental units.

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/rea ... partments/
by Tnexster
20 Aug 2023 14:04
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: DTD: Field Street District - Phase I (~405FT | 33 ST + 26 ST)
Replies: 253
Views: 90246

Re: DTD: Field Street District - Phase I (~405FT | 33 ST + 26 ST)

So its back to the basics. Too bad they didn't do more of these street cars all along. And notice, "if ridership increases." https://www.planetizen.com/news/2023/08/125171-dallas-nixes-subway-plan Just another reason for these major projects on field st not to get off the ground and corpor...
by Tnexster
18 Aug 2023 09:38
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Sherman - TI Chip Factory
Replies: 22
Views: 5311

Re: Sherman - TI Chip Factory

MANUFACTURING CHANGE
INSIDE SHERMAN'S RAPID EVOLUTION

https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news ... texas.html
by Tnexster
18 Aug 2023 09:37
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Dallas - Fort Worth high-speed rail project
Replies: 44
Views: 7401

Re: Dallas - Fort Worth high-speed rail project

Curious to see how Arlington would pay their share since they have refused to be involved for four decades.
by Tnexster
17 Aug 2023 16:26
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
Replies: 417
Views: 418194

Re: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon

It's the new Beck, left by the developer to rot.
by Tnexster
17 Aug 2023 16:24
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
Replies: 232
Views: 106717

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

I sort of feel like the Springs tower sucked all the air out of the room as far as new towers go. Having said that, even tho the vacancy numbers look bad overall pretty much everywhere, of all the towers out there old and new the newer towers (post 2010) are performing better than the old stuff. Dal...