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Local Press + Brew has closed in VP.

https://www.guidelive.com/food-and-drin ... rite-drink

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The old Chase bank next to the CVS on main would be a perfect Chipotle spot in the loop.

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I know what NIMBY stands for. Apparently my comment regarding the this project towering over the townhomes was construed as NIMBYsm. I haven’t heard anybody opposing the project. People I know living in the FM are posting Instagrams saying how excited they are.

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whit5125 wrote:What makes these NIMBYS even more idiotic is that these sorts of development you know....raises their property values....

What NIMBYS?

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Those first six or eight units from the original townhouse developer are the most likely to complain. They aren't as tall as the InTown units, they have a MUCH larger rooftop deck, and other than the DART ROW, they are immediately adjacent to the development. But in the end... it is only eight unit...

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The farmers market homeowners may absolutely love it.

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But if you're this guy it has to be a wicked burn. On the bright side, the first 10 or so levels overlooking the house is just parking. Sunbathe in the nude at your peril.

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I'll never understand people living in Downtown complaining about losing their views of Downtown. If that's not an example of not being able to see the forest for the trees, I don't know what is. Yeah you wouldn’t understand unless a) you purchase your home for the view (a major selling point of th...

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texasstar wrote:I'm looking forward to that re-opened observation deck!

Do you think they will still do the observation deck? That feature promised under the Drever regime surprised me because you're taking rentable space out of inventory for an amenity that isn't going to generate as much revenue.

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ContriveDallasite wrote:
ArtVandelay wrote:Tell that to the low rise homeowners in the farmers market that will no longer have a view of downtown.

The NIMBYism in this city is incredible

Yep. On the bright side the EQ development is bringing life to the no mans land between the Farmers Market and Main Street commercial district.

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Tell that to the low rise homeowners in the farmers market that will no longer have a view of downtown. I'll never understand people living in Downtown complaining about losing their views of Downtown. If that's not an example of not being able to see the forest for the trees, I don't know what is....

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Tell that to the low rise homeowners in the farmers market that will no longer have a view of downtown.

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I think we now know why 505 North Ervay was purchased by Todd Interest and being demolished for a parking garage.

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Watch out! The activists already have their stingers out for this. They want 5 stories max.

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Does it look like they are not building up?

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Is this the work of Matt777? Haha

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]In the past couple days, the building to the north of the Case Building was demolished. I was surprised to see how fast it went down. Would anyone happen to know the reason behind this? I seriously hope it is not a parking lot or parking garage. https://www.google.com/maps/place/334+Hall+St,+Dalla...

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I sure hope they are using really strong adhesive! That would suck to get wacked by one falling off.

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MrsKravitz wrote:Didn’t the Gap space just open as Sephora or was that something else?

I think Sephora took most of the space but they subdivided the storefronts facing McKinney and created smaller units to lease.

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We never looked at the suites with bathrooms but I was really lobbying my company to get offices with private dumpers. Would have been sweeeet.

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I’ve been twice and it’s bumpin. I’m a Kroger man myself but the fact Tom Thumb has made a commitment to near-downtown may have won me over. I bet they brass is thinking why did we wait so long to do this!

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Keep in mind the logo for this line will diminish after it opens. While this line isn't the Green, Blue, Orange and/or Red lines, which don't really have logos, the initial promotion of the opening of new lines tends to create this kind of need for brand awareness. They will put up posters, TV ads ...

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The renderings don't look like actual was my point. This had to go before Urban Design Review Panel because it was a TIF project. If they build something different, it defeats the purpose, right?

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That rendering is such a joke. It actually looks like something you’d find in Kaufman county. Bush league.

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Hopefully the service is only bad because the place is new. But with a new market, and the brand's popularity at home, they really need to get with it. We had brunch there on Saturday and it was fine. I'm sure they'll figure it out and get in the groove. We should be happy to have something other t...

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joshua.dodd wrote:When will that parking garage next door finally get its glass cladding?

I’ve been wondering what the hold up is. I believe it’s only getting the glass treatment on the sides facing Ross and Field.

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I like how they're extending the enclosed bottom portion of the triangular building for more retail/restaurant space. Also, I didn't realize they're wanting to close the street next to it for pedestrians . No kidding! That is great news (if approved). If we could convert several more of these stree...

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The Wells Fargo motor bank/drive-thru across the street is closed and available for lease:

https://shopcompanies.com/properties/pd ... ells-fargo

Anyone know if the Wells Fargo branch at Fountain Place is remaining?

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Flower Child is great, but not accessible from the urban core. Don't forget, but Flower Child is opening up at Rosewood Court where Paradise Bakery use to be. You'll see construction already going on. http://dallas.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/12-12-18-flower-child-uptown-rosewood-court/ Wa...

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It’s interesting how The Union seems to have all the momentum and Park District is struggling to fill up the retail. I don’t think Perry’s is what they had in mind pre-construction. You would have thought this development would have top billing due to location. I think the new tower catty-corner fro...

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The twin towers would have been sweeet

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WesTexas wrote:That is a fantastic new view. What tower is it from?

my guess is 717 harwood (fka KPMG Centre)

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Tom Thumb

There’s going to be a Starbucks and bar called Union Tap inside

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If you’re a property tax payer in Dallas, $50MM of your money has been earmarked for this project in the form of a TIF Grant. You have every right to know what the F is going on with this project. As of 12/31/17, the City has not advanced any funds to these incompetents. I’m hoping, that is still th...

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Just took a stroll by the building going up on Jackson St. and there’s definitely parking above ground - huge ramp going from ground level up. Did they pull a bait and switch and just throwing up a garage?? Ok I found an article online that says there is residential parking on the second level and ...

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Just took a stroll by the building going up on Jackson St. and there’s definitely parking above ground - huge ramp going from ground level up. Did they pull a bait and switch and just throwing up a garage??

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This is the most significant addition to our skyline since Museum Tower. Love it

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I didn't realize Crisp was gone. Crazy amount of turnover in Lowest Greenville

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1600 block of Federal. Looks like it was a restaurant or bar at one time.

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Would love to know what this little establishment once was

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Don’t you think Steve Brown would be all over this if Todd was building something more than an open cast concrete parking garage?

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Permits have been issued for the demolition and construction of a 13 level parking garage. For 505 North Ervay? Is it for the entire lot or partial? Could there be a conversion of the building into residential + new parking structure proposed if new developers are involved? Yes and it does look lik...

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Looks like it sold in late December to an LLC named PROVIDENTIAL PARKING PLACE LP. http://dallascad.org/AcctDetailCom.aspx?ID=00000105055000000 No idea why a company would build a parking garage by itself in downtown Dallas if it didn't also own an adjoining property. Well it's catty corner from 40...

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Did some more digging. The Baptists sold the property to an entity connected to Todd Interests of Post Office and East Quarter fame. After seeing the EQ renderings this doesn’t surprise me - they like parking.

The only good thing coming from this is the property will once again be on the tax rolls.

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Permits have been issued for the demolition and construction of a 13 level parking garage.

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Don’t get too excited - word on the street is the store will be a “Costco Business Center” which means no gas, booze, free samples, electronics, etc.

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Banning the dogs was one of the best decisions they could have made.

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I know this is a stretch, but the green backing may indicate the stone is going back up?

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Tivo_Kenevil wrote:
ArtVandelay wrote:Me thinks they are not covering the Olive St. side with the glass.

If true, does that mean the residential is happening soon?

Or that they don't care when the residential happens and they're not going to incur more costs..

The pessimist in me thinks you’re spot on.

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Me thinks they are not covering the Olive St. side with the glass.

If true, does that mean the residential is happening soon?

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