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- 25 Mar 2019 11:58
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
- Replies: 1519
- Views: 1375200
Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Wanted to share my weekend experiences at Water Street and Music Factory... Friday Night- Weather was great so a friend and I decided to head down to Water Street to grab some dinner. The entire place was packed! We thought we'd grab a pizza at Olivella's, but they were on a 20 minute wait. Their p...
- 19 Mar 2019 07:13
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas Retail
- Replies: 445
- Views: 391499
Re: Downtown Dallas Retail
Nice! Didn't know about the juice place. Walked around the West End, and noticed a sign and some construction at the old Ellen's place. Sign says it's for "Burgerim." Glad to see something happening in this space. I always thought this location would be great for a coffee shop. I know I w...
- 04 Mar 2019 13:17
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Medical/Market Center: Stemmons Towers
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15420
Re: Medical/Market Center: Stemmons Towers
These have always caught my eye when riding TRE. Always thought they looked pretty nice. There's so much potential too, with all the surface parking, to make a nice area. I was driving home Friday and took a good look at this development. And I don't how I just noticed that J Pepe's had a location ...
- 01 Mar 2019 06:17
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Medical/Market Center: Stemmons Towers
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15420
Re: Medical/Market Center: Stemmons Towers
I've always liked this group of buildings and have always thought the area around them should be developed. I'm glad to see the Stemmons Corridor getting some attention. It seems to have been mostly ignored by a few of Dallas' boom cycles.
- 27 Feb 2019 07:22
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: (PWC) Park District Tower (316 FT | 20 ST) + Residences at Park District (385 FT | 32 ST)
- Replies: 184
- Views: 192411
Re: Uptown Dallas: (PWC) Park District Tower (316 FT | 20 ST) + Residences at Park District (385 FT | 32 ST)
Jbarn wrote:
This is so Dallas - placing a very expensive steakhouse in a prime location, directly across the street from the most visited park in the city. Missed opportunity to put a really neat, approachable establishment there I think.
I agree. Seems like a much better location for Shake Shack imo.
- 05 Feb 2019 07:24
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
- Replies: 1519
- Views: 1375200
Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Walk-On's is open on Regent. I tried it this weekend and really enjoyed it. Anyone know what is being built next to Walk-On's? I looked up Green Gator and it looks somewhat similar to Walk-On's. I do enjoy Cajun, so I look forward to trying it. I also noticed another place in the retail strip west o...
- 31 Jan 2019 06:34
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: West End 1.0
- Replies: 249
- Views: 233564
Re: West End 1.0
Looks like the Brewery Building (703 McKinney Ave) redevelopment is back on. Owners were in front of the Oak Lawn Committee for approval of a landscape plan. Oak Lawn Committee Revisits The Starck Club, Past Election https://candysdirt.com/2018/12/05/oak-lawn-committee-revisits-the-starck-club-past...
- 23 Jan 2019 15:24
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas Retail
- Replies: 445
- Views: 391499
Re: Downtown Dallas Retail
DPatel304 wrote:I never went to the old City Tavern but this one looks a bit small/crowded? I'm guessing this new location won't have a patio any more, correct?
Either way, I'm excited for this to open.
The old one was crowded too, but not nearly this nice. This looks awesome. Can't wait to check it out.
- 17 Jan 2019 07:10
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
- Replies: 1519
- Views: 1375200
Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
More about the Texican Court hotel, with pictures. Looks like something Motel 6 or Alamo Plaza would do in Santa Fe. A little surprised about the exterior-entrance rooms. In most new hotel construction these days, the rooms face inside. https://www.guidelive.com/fun-places-and-events/2019/01/16/hot...
- 15 Jan 2019 12:27
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Dallas: Medical District
- Replies: 179
- Views: 149708
Re: Dallas: Medical District
Apparently, "the community" see the hospital as a necessity along the lines of a fire department, police department, sanitation department, parks, street lights.... whatever People tend to gripe about paying taxes for services they don't use (especially services for people less fortunate)...
- 08 Jan 2019 15:55
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas Retail
- Replies: 445
- Views: 391499
Re: Downtown Dallas Retail
"Bigger Better Hair" has occupied some of the forever vacant retail space in the 1001 Ross apartment building.
- 28 Dec 2018 12:15
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Victory Park 3.0
- Replies: 918
- Views: 779641
Re: T
That seems pretty strange. Could it be that the boxes are just temporary for something? Doesn't make a whole lot of sense any way you slice it, but that's the only possibility that comes to mind. I'll look again next week, but from what I could tell, there was piping in the bottom of them for water...
- 28 Dec 2018 11:23
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Victory Park 3.0
- Replies: 918
- Views: 779641
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I went for a walk through Victory Park on my lunch break yesterday. Usually, I walk through AAC, crossing the plaza. When I approached the steps to the plaza off Olive St, I noticed the center is putting huge concrete planter boxes there along with a "NO TRESPASSING" sign prominently displ...
- 27 Dec 2018 07:29
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
- Replies: 1519
- Views: 1375200
Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
Went to Shake Shack on Monday... Place is nice! Actually not too much seating on the inside which sort of surprised me. Staff was super friendly, food was tasty, although a tad bit pricey (I already knew this though as I had been to the one in Uptown several times). I paid $15 for burger, fries and...
- 14 Dec 2018 07:27
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
- Replies: 654
- Views: 552300
Re: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
You're joking, right? Leaving aside the ridiculous idea that an individual would have standing to file suit against a developer for not completing a project, the city didn't give any tax breaks to the project, so what damages would they claim? It's not like they promised a luxury hotel and resident...
- 08 Dec 2018 21:07
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Fort Worth: Dickies Arena
- Replies: 27
- Views: 24091
Re: Fort Worth: Dickies Arena
Why does everything built in Fort Worth look like that?
- 27 Nov 2018 07:34
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Dallas Convention Center
- Replies: 219
- Views: 92797
Re: Dallas Convention Center
I was in Houston over the holiday and visited Discovery Green Saturday evening. I couldn't help but think how Dallas made such a huge mistake burying the convention center underground and ignoring the surface area around it. What a missed opportunity to bring some life to that end of downtown. The h...
- 16 Nov 2018 13:53
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: West Dallas Developments
- Replies: 185
- Views: 144962
Re: West Dallas Developments
I was in the area yesterday...and anyone know what the large building going up is in the 2200 block of Fort Worth Avenue? It's right next to that new shopping center and in front of those (horrible) new apartments just west of Hampton and Fort Worth Ave. At first glance, it looks like a grocery sto...
- 16 Nov 2018 07:43
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: West Dallas Developments
- Replies: 185
- Views: 144962
Re: West Dallas Developments
I was in the area yesterday...and anyone know what the large building going up is in the 2200 block of Fort Worth Avenue? It's right next to that new shopping center and in front of those (horrible) new apartments just west of Hampton and Fort Worth Ave. At first glance, it looks like a grocery stor...
- 12 Nov 2018 09:38
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
- Replies: 1519
- Views: 1375200
Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
I had a chance to take a look at The Sound development in Cypress Waters two weekends ago. I had no idea the project was that far along. It's a great looking project. Hopefully this will rectify my main complaint about this development...with all the apartments and townhouses around, anytime I've dr...
- 04 Oct 2018 07:58
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: The Plague of Pancake Development
- Replies: 13
- Views: 18435
Re: The Plague of Pancake Development
I really agree about what the author said about NOT putting residential on large streets. I cringe everytime I see those townhouses that front Ross Ave, Oaklawn, Canton..I could go on. Who wants to open up their front door and walk out onto Oaklawn?? I loved those walk up style townhomes on Canton n...
- 04 Oct 2018 07:44
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Victory Park 3.0
- Replies: 918
- Views: 779641
Re: Victory Park 3.0
Is work being done on the Tom Thumb? I work across the street and can't tell.
- 03 Oct 2018 07:32
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: The Plague of Pancake Development
- Replies: 13
- Views: 18435
The Plague of Pancake Development
https://www.architectmagazine.com/design/the-plague-of-pancake-development_o?utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=Article&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ABU_100218A%20%281%29%20B&he=c6c04a1adf7448382017373c1d1ac17445c34dad Great article on the look-alike apartment developments we discuss...
- 06 Sep 2018 10:19
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Lower Greenville Development
- Replies: 179
- Views: 164227
Re: Lower Greenville Development
Well, I'm very happy the 5420 Ross building (Toasted, Milk & Cream, Bonavide barbershop etc) was saved and renovated. I've always loved that building and everything there seems to be doing relatively well.
- 06 Sep 2018 07:29
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
- Replies: 1519
- Views: 1375200
Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
As a relatively new resident of Las Colinas/Irving, I explore the entire city, not just Las Colinas. If I hadn't, I never would have known of the beautiful neighborhoods in Irving south of 114 and yes, some south of 183. Neighborhoods that have some actual character, unlike most of the bland incredi...
- 30 Aug 2018 07:13
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: AMLI Fountain Place (562 FT / 46 ST)
- Replies: 789
- Views: 822725
Re: Downtown Dallas: AMLI Fountain Place (562 FT / 46 ST)
That pool at the Fairmount is really active.
- 20 Aug 2018 06:53
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: 900 Main
- Replies: 48
- Views: 33668
Re: 900 Main
Tucy wrote:Matt777 wrote:Tucy wrote:
So... apparently no source.
Uhhhh, you're more than welcome to do some research yourself if you're doubtful of Matt777's info.
- 15 Aug 2018 15:38
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: North Dallas: Galleria
- Replies: 632
- Views: 363940
Re: North Dallas: Galleria
"Ablon at Galleria Muse" is planned for the parking lot area north of Starbucks, The Container Store, and Z Gallerie (across Alpha from the mall). Called "Galleria North" when the original project was built several years ago, there have been many plans/changes since the original...
- 14 Aug 2018 07:35
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: West End 1.0
- Replies: 249
- Views: 233564
Re: West End 1.0
That rendering is awful; it looks like two buildings mating with each other. Hopefully they come back with something better.
- 18 Jul 2018 13:02
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Harwood Int'l District: Harwood No. 8 (New Rolex Building)
- Replies: 76
- Views: 77180
Re: Harwood Int'l District: Harwood No. 8 (New Rolex Building)
Once again, the renderings were much better than the final product.
- 26 Jun 2018 07:39
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Victory Park 3.0
- Replies: 918
- Views: 779641
Re: Victory Park 3.0
I walked through Victory yesterday and was amazed at how the construction is coming along. Signs are up on Orange Theory and Cinepolis. Any word on when the theater is going to open? The sign looks great and there were lights on inside.
- 15 Jun 2018 11:35
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings
- Replies: 636
- Views: 652669
Re: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings
I would love it if Shake Shack packed up and moved to W. Village. I think the Crescent is a horrible location Well, every time I have been there is a line out the door and the patio space is filled with families from Klyde Warren. Even in this heat. I have been surprised how well they used the spac...
- 14 Jun 2018 20:57
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings
- Replies: 636
- Views: 652669
Re: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings
I would love it if Shake Shack packed up and moved to W. Village. I think the Crescent is a horrible location
- 16 May 2018 10:52
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
- Replies: 1519
- Views: 1375200
Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
A few notes today... 1) They are clearing the pad site in front of Whole Foods. Last I heard it was supposed to be one of those quick ER businesses. We already have a ton of those, and quite frankly not sure how all those places stay in business. Hopefully it'll be something else though! I know Leo...
- 10 May 2018 14:27
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: AMLI Fountain Place (562 FT / 46 ST)
- Replies: 789
- Views: 822725
Re: Downtown Dallas: AMLI Fountain Place (562 FT / 46 ST)
Planet Fitness isn't exactly a high-end tenant so I doubt that exact tenant would find a home in a tower trying for A class tenants plus the rent would be too high. Planet Fitness would work better going in other neighborhoods surrounding the CBD but I doubt their true market is in the CBD. Planet ...
- 20 Apr 2018 06:50
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
- Replies: 1519
- Views: 1375200
Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
I went to the soft opening for the Alamo on Monday and it was, well, a soft opening. Monday was the absolute first day of operation for them, so I bet they were a bit frazzled. I've been to multiple Drafthouse locations and they are pretty consistent, so I feel pretty good that they will be fully r...
- 10 Apr 2018 07:04
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: The Canyon In Oak Cliff
- Replies: 61
- Views: 58608
Re: The Canyon In Oak Cliff
Also Hispanic people don't go to Olive garden..FACTS! It's overpriced Chef Boyardee. You've obviously never been to the Olive Garden off 183 in Irving. But let's be real....Dallas is never going to be an "urban" city in regards to development. We will get pockets of urban style developmen...
- 06 Apr 2018 06:07
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Harwood District: Bleu Ciel (390 FT / 33 ST)
- Replies: 315
- Views: 269281
Re: Harwood Int'l District: Bleu Ciel (390 FT / 33 ST)
At least Museum tower is beautiful. This building for me is a huge let down. The very top of that thing looks horrific. Still glad it got built but could and should have looked much better. I think I've only seen the building from behind (west facing side), but it's really unattractive. It actually...
- 22 Feb 2018 11:31
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: East Dallas: Ross Avenue Corridor
- Replies: 160
- Views: 150477
Re: East Dallas: Ross Avenue Corridor
I go to other cities and am blown away by the designs of the new residential going up. Most of the Dallas apartment builders are national firms, and it's very easy to find the exact same buildings in other cities around the US. You are correct, I do see these designs in other cities, but not nearly...
- 22 Feb 2018 07:19
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: East Dallas: Ross Avenue Corridor
- Replies: 160
- Views: 150477
Re: East Dallas: Ross Avenue Corridor
Plain beige EIFS stick built apartment in Dallas. Groundbreaking. Ross Ave isn't Uptown. To get high-end construction and design, you have to be able to fetch high-end prices, and you're just not going to get that here. It's either the unexciting midrise that will bring 600 more people and their vi...
- 20 Feb 2018 06:55
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: (PWC) Park District Tower (316 FT | 20 ST) + Residences at Park District (385 FT | 32 ST)
- Replies: 184
- Views: 192411
Re: Uptown Dallas: (PWC) Park District Tower (316 FT | 20 ST) + Residences at Park District (385 FT | 32 ST)
This is probably my favorite development going up right now. Main reason...because unlike so many recent developments, it's just as impressive as the renderings.
- 20 Feb 2018 06:51
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Victory Park: Cinépolis /The 23 (~273 FT / 23 ST)
- Replies: 107
- Views: 117461
Re: Victory Park: Cinépolis /The 23 (~273 FT / 23 ST)
Signs have been posted on the southwest side of the building for Orange Theory fitness.
- 20 Feb 2018 06:49
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Harwood Int'l District: Harwood No. 8 (New Rolex Building)
- Replies: 76
- Views: 77180
Re: Harwood Int'l District: Harwood No. 8 (New Rolex Building)
Mmmm, its a pretty neat building, but I don't think it's as impressive as the renderings. Maybe I need to see it in person.
- 15 Feb 2018 07:19
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Victory Park 3.0
- Replies: 918
- Views: 779641
Re: Victory Park 3.0
Still the problem is that rents are much higher than what it costs to buy a house in Dallas. I bought a nice house in Casa Linda last year. I pay almost half of what a rent on a high rise in Uptown or Victory costs. I realize many folks would prefer to rent depending on their personal financial sit...
- 07 Feb 2018 07:09
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Lawn
- Replies: 810
- Views: 1373938
Re: Oak Lawn
The centrum improvements have been great. Mudsmith and Quarts n Pints are fabulous. My only complaint is the lighting in mudsmith. Too dark. Can't read. I don't understand all the hate for the renovations. I'm not blown away by the new Centrum, but I don't think it's awful either. The redo does bri...
- 07 Feb 2018 07:08
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Lawn
- Replies: 810
- Views: 1373938
Re: Oak Lawn
The centrum improvements have been great. Mudsmith and Quarts n Pints are fabulous. My only complaint is the lighting in mudsmith. Too dark. Can't read. I don't understand all the hate for the renovations. I'm not blown away by the new Centrum, but I don't think it's awful either. The redo does bri...
- 31 Jan 2018 16:42
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oak Lawn
- Replies: 810
- Views: 1373938
Re: Oak Lawn
Some did years ago and now they live everywhere. Last I checked the gays, me being one, just started integrating without much concern for a gaybourhood while there is still a fairly large contingent that clings to the safety of finding people like themselves in one area. I have even started seeing ...
- 29 Jan 2018 07:09
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
- Replies: 1519
- Views: 1375200
Re: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
I went to the new Yard House saturday afternoon. Very nice restaurant, very good food. The place was nicely busy at 2:30. It seems Grimaldi's should be opening this week judging by the activity there. I'm skeptical about Big Beat. Seems like one of those ideas that will probably start out strong, th...
- 29 Jan 2018 07:04
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: High Point Crossing
- Replies: 17
- Views: 19845
Re: High Point Crossing
tamtagon wrote:what a disappointment
As mentioned in an earlier post, this area is EXTREMELY retail heavy (Northpark is right down the street), these big box retailers don't surprise me at all. I mean, what else is there? It's hard to think of a retailer that isn't in a three mile radius of these place.
- 24 Jan 2018 14:05
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott (Mercantile Commerce Building/1712 Commerce St)
- Replies: 58
- Views: 57366
Re: Downtown Dallas: AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott (Mercantile Commerce Building/1712 Commerce St)
Wow, that is really awful. I work in Victory Park across the street from the Tom Thumb/Cineapolis project. The developers put some kind of screening over the parking garage and it really makes the garage less noticeable and gives a cleaner, more finished appearance to the building. I wish something...