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by exelone31
05 Feb 2020 14:52
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: The Cedars Developments
Replies: 252
Views: 211968

Re: The Cedars Developments

My suspicions aside, I think this project looks really, really nice. I will be really curious to see what kind of ancillary effects the two new deck parks have on their surrounding areas (both this one, and the one near the zoo). I think the Cedars has a really nice foundation in place and is on the...
by exelone31
05 Feb 2020 09:54
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: The Cedars Developments
Replies: 252
Views: 211968

Re: The Cedars Developments

And if this actually happens, I hate to say it but I always thought there might be a possibility that the Ambassador fire could have been "intentional". But maybe I'm just stirring the pot. A lot of folks on the forum quickly squashed conspiracy-theorizing, but I have always thought it wa...
by exelone31
03 Feb 2020 14:45
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment
Replies: 563
Views: 533365

Re: East Quarter: ~24 Building Redevelopment

Really excited with what's going on in the East Quarter. This new development seems to be really solid, and that rendering doesn't even have Harwood Park in it either, which I have to imagine will be taking shape by the time the larger building is complete.
by exelone31
31 Jan 2020 12:43
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382730

Re: AT&T Discovery District

Wow, incredible. This will be a really cool space when they're done with it. It's got to be a shoe-in for NYE hangout spot too.
by exelone31
31 Jan 2020 10:57
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: North Dallas: Galleria
Replies: 621
Views: 345147

Re: North Dallas: Galleria

Saw some folks walking around the Galleria this morning looking at different carpet samples, etc.

Looks like things might be rocking and rolling here pretty soon!
by exelone31
30 Jan 2020 12:26
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
Replies: 232
Views: 106685

Re: KDC & Miyama Project - 30 ST

Tivo_Kenevil wrote:Somehow the AMLI tower is still under construction and this new project is completed in the rendering lol


If that were the case I think that a good 50-60% of this forum would have self-immolated, myself included. :lol:
by exelone31
29 Jan 2020 08:44
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: It’s time to close Dallas’ Triple Underpass and build a memorial park
Replies: 19
Views: 14806

Re: It’s time to close Dallas’ Triple Underpass and build a memorial park

How about we just start by taking the "x" off the road where JFK was shot? That has always seemed to me like a pretty tactless tribute to a horrible event.
by exelone31
28 Jan 2020 13:59
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: North Dallas: Galleria
Replies: 621
Views: 345147

Re: North Dallas: Galleria

Well it seems the Galleria has already been working on renovation plans. Mega mall makeover: Plans show ideas for Galleria Dallas redo https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2020/01/28/mega-mall-makeover-plans-show-ideas-for-galleria-dallas-redo/ Wow, that seems like a pretty substantial r...
by exelone31
28 Jan 2020 11:08
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Bryan Tower
Replies: 50
Views: 40797

Re: Downtown Dallas: Bryan Tower

Zmitz wrote:I walk by this area occasionally and always feel uncomfortable, like I'm the only person there.


Looks like we just stumbled upon the city's new tagline. :D
by exelone31
27 Jan 2020 16:12
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Restaurants: general news/development
Replies: 171
Views: 186155

Re: Restaurants: general news/development

Fort Worth's Heim Barbecue just tweeted earlier today that they'll be opening a new location at the former Mockingbird Diner near Love Field. No timeline mentioned. https://twitter.com/HeimBBQ/status/1221872558418669568?s=19 Wow, that is really great news. I like the idea of having that be one of t...
by exelone31
27 Jan 2020 14:13
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: North Dallas: Galleria
Replies: 621
Views: 345147

Re: North Dallas: Galleria

Would be interesting if a gym was pursued for the third floor, especially considering there is already Telos across the Tollway and the new Lifetime Fitness complex going in within the old Valley View space.
by exelone31
27 Jan 2020 10:30
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Fair Park
Replies: 165
Views: 138196

Re: Fair Park

Didn't see anyone post this, but it looks interesting. Museum of Texas Art. Makes perfect sense for the state fair of TEXAS to have. They might as well combine with the african american museum of art. https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/visual-arts/2020/01/24/now-its-an-empty-building-in-...
by exelone31
27 Jan 2020 10:12
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: North Dallas: Galleria
Replies: 621
Views: 345147

Re: North Dallas: Galleria

The Belk store smells like it has a serious plumbing problem, or they have the worst perfume cloud/ combination in the world. I would guess it will require extensive remodeling before another tenant will move in. I noticed that when I went to Macy's around Christmas as well. It was overwhelmingly b...
by exelone31
24 Jan 2020 14:57
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
Replies: 232
Views: 106685

Re: KDC & Miyama Project - 30 ST

I think we are overlooking the most important aspect of this development/rendering: Does it have totally impractical and unrealistic green trees on the roof and at multiple levels throughout??? You bet your buns it does.
by exelone31
23 Jan 2020 09:02
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Silver Line
Replies: 401
Views: 423339

Re: Silver Line

Let's all keep in mind that it is entirely possible that these complaints are coming from people who voluntarily chose (under no duress!) to live on a street called "Spanky Branch Ct".
by exelone31
23 Jan 2020 08:56
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum 1.0
Replies: 1020
Views: 776670

Re: Deep Ellum 1.0

Another thing to consider re: parking is the amount of new space that is being created/converted in this area. The Epic will have retail and a hotel. The Uptown 2.0 area, which includes Bottled Blonde and the upcoming Clutch space, will surely see more traffic. Plus, once Uber moves in, who knows wh...
by exelone31
22 Jan 2020 13:07
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Restaurants: general news/development
Replies: 171
Views: 186155

Re: Restaurants: general news/development

Bolsa The Common Table LUCK (Local Urban Craft Kitchen) Feed Company Eatery & Bourbon Lounge Stephan Pyles Flora Street Cafe City Cafe https://outline.com/48gbT3 https://dallas.eater.com/2020/1/22/21077163/oak-cliff-bolsa-farm-to-table-restaurant-closes List of restaurants that have closed this...
by exelone31
22 Jan 2020 13:05
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Plano: Willow Bend Mall
Replies: 323
Views: 144703

Re: Plano: Willow Bend Mall

Did they ever even manage to fill up that outdoor area? Last time I went, which was not long ago, there were still lots of facades on the structures. Every time I drive by, it does not appear to be full. It looks especially strange being that it is a two-story area, so there's lots of temporary cov...
by exelone31
21 Jan 2020 12:50
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382730

Re: AT&T Discovery District

Wow, that screen is so huge!
by exelone31
20 Jan 2020 15:54
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Plano: misc. developments
Replies: 88
Views: 62034

Re: Plano: misc. developments

While looking around for a property on Loopnet, I found that 5 acres on the corner of Mapleshade and Coit Rd is for sale, with the note that Billingsly is selling off this corner in anticipation of starting Beacon Square, which is a mixed use community between Coit Road to the east, a railline to t...
by exelone31
17 Jan 2020 09:24
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Lower Greenville Development
Replies: 179
Views: 160620

Re: Lower Greenville Development

Char Bar on Lower Greenville gets new life: Owners of Whiskey Cake and Velvet Taco plan new restaurant https://outline.com/MzSwfn For those who don't know, the owners of these restaurants also own Twin Peaks. That is relevant because I found this quote in the article about the Char Bar space (empha...
by exelone31
16 Jan 2020 09:53
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382730

Re: AT&T Discovery District

I am concerned about all these new restaurants that they are opening in this development. Don’t the current downtown restaurants that are brave enough to stay open in the evening already struggle with getting people in the door? Downtown is still very quiet during the evenings and weekends. Especia...
by exelone31
15 Jan 2020 10:45
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: DTD: West End Square
Replies: 72
Views: 54179

Re: DTD: West End Square

Wow, that flythrough looks really cool. I can easily see those cubes being a popular spot for selfie/photo opportunities.
by exelone31
15 Jan 2020 09:15
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Lower Greenville Development
Replies: 179
Views: 160620

Re: Lower Greenville Development

Cafe Brazil is barely holding on. Buzz Brews well they def seem to be expanding to every district in Dallas but they did close the Lemmon Ave location. Yeah I'm definitely not a fan of Cafe Brazil myself, but something in that realm seems like it would be good there, if not necessarily those two br...
by exelone31
15 Jan 2020 09:12
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum 1.0
Replies: 1020
Views: 776670

Re: Deep Ellum 1.0

Did they already tear up the parking lot for that? I haven't been to Deep Ellum in a month or two, so did not realize it was progressing that quickly.
by exelone31
14 Jan 2020 16:25
Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
Topic: Silver Line
Replies: 401
Views: 423339

Re: Silver Line

https://www.dart.org/ShareRoot/about/expansion/cottonbelt/DARTCottonBeltMeeting22jul19.pdf This doc shows that the line will run to the right/east (I think) of the existing red line with the station at CityLine to the east of the existing station. If you check it does look like they will need to pu...
by exelone31
13 Jan 2020 14:43
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Lower Greenville Development
Replies: 179
Views: 160620

Re: Lower Greenville Development

Tivo_Kenevil wrote:It'll probably be converted to a local Tex Mex spot.


Wouldn't be a terrible location for a Cafe Brazil or Buzzbrews or something like that too.
by exelone31
09 Jan 2020 13:07
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Downtown Dallas: Dallas High School
Replies: 165
Views: 114640

Re: Downtown Dallas: Dallas High School

bUt WhErE wIlL tHe tHoUsAnDs oF cArS tHaT uSe ThAt ExIt Go?

:)
by exelone31
09 Jan 2020 10:36
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oak Cliff: Bishop Arts
Replies: 524
Views: 519143

Re: Oak Cliff: Bishop Arts

Great job by the city on this one.
by exelone31
03 Jan 2020 13:35
Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
Topic: DTD: West End Square
Replies: 72
Views: 54179

Re: DTD: West End Square

I know we have seen lots of renderings of this park but here is a decent site plan I found for those of us who would like to see less flash glitter and more practical details. Thanks for sharing! Really excited to see this one take shape. I wonder if it would make sense for something like the Cider...
by exelone31
03 Jan 2020 12:52
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Fair Park
Replies: 165
Views: 138196

Re: Fair Park

I believe Spectra made the NHL Winter Classic happen, they also got the Pride festival and parade to recommit to Fair Park as well. Spectra is doing its job they are trying to fill in the calendar for sure. Oh really? Wow, that's great to hear. It seemed like they had a good track record with their...
by exelone31
03 Jan 2020 10:50
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Fair Park
Replies: 165
Views: 138196

Re: Fair Park

I wish I had gone to the Winter Classic, it looks like it was a blast and a great "off-season" use of Fair Park. Definitely better than a couple dozen shivering football fans.

I am hopeful that Spectra is able to provide more consistent programming within Fair Park as they take over.
by exelone31
03 Jan 2020 10:48
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Oaklawn: Old Parkland
Replies: 148
Views: 90562

Re: Oaklawn: Old Parkland

I may be in the minority, but I would gladly take these faux historic buildings over a generic wall of apartments.

It is strange to me that so much time and attention has been put into what is ostensibly a private space, but it does provide a really nice view when driving up and down the Tollway.
by exelone31
02 Jan 2020 14:45
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Most Exciting Projects of 2020
Replies: 44
Views: 30799

Re: Most Exciting Projects of 2020

No D3 school should have 15K stadium for basketball. Now if you make it multi-use, it would be fine; but a hard sell nonetheless given UTD's academic and research focus. There are vague plans about an athletic district for basketball and soccer, but I've not seen any renderings or a timeline. I am ...
by exelone31
02 Jan 2020 09:39
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Most Exciting Projects of 2020
Replies: 44
Views: 30799

Re: Most Exciting Projects of 2020

As a Richardson resident, I am excited to see the transformation of its downtown area. I think it could have the potential to join the ranks of charming downtowns like Plano, McKinney, Carrollton, etc. Not the biggest project of the year by any stretch, but exciting times in my northern burb. I also...
by exelone31
23 Dec 2019 12:27
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park: The Victor (~453FT / 39ST)
Replies: 177
Views: 165732

Re: Victory Park: The Victor (~453FT / 39ST)

lol...that article makes it sound like they are building this really tall building. It’s barely taller than the W. Yeah, it seems kind of strange to me. They talk about competing with Uptown, but aren't they really competing with the buildings right next to them? You have to love this quote about t...
by exelone31
23 Dec 2019 11:20
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park: The Victor (~453FT / 39ST)
Replies: 177
Views: 165732

Re: Victory Park: The Victor (~453FT / 39ST)

R1070 wrote:lol...that article makes it sound like they are building this really tall building. It’s barely taller than the W.


Yeah, it seems kind of strange to me. They talk about competing with Uptown, but aren't they really competing with the buildings right next to them?
by exelone31
23 Dec 2019 09:29
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Victory Park: The Victor (~453FT / 39ST)
Replies: 177
Views: 165732

Re: Victory Park: The Victor (~453FT / 39ST)

Kinda weird to brag about being able to go "unlimited height" when you decide not to build taller than several buildings in the immediate vicinity.
by exelone31
20 Dec 2019 09:03
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings
Replies: 636
Views: 629017

Re: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings

R1070 wrote:Hooters closed?


No, was just trying really hard to shoehorn in an "American Pie"-esque verse.

I was trying to think of a vehicle to rhyme with "Idle" (for the Idle Rich, since that did close), but couldn't come up with anything.
by exelone31
19 Dec 2019 13:00
Forum: City Issues/News
Topic: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings
Replies: 636
Views: 629017

Re: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings

uptown74 wrote:Bye bye, Nickel and Rye


http://dallas.culturemap.com/news/resta ... ickel-rye/


Rode my scooter to the Hooters but the Hooters was dry.
by exelone31
18 Dec 2019 12:15
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: Deep Ellum 1.0
Replies: 1020
Views: 776670

Re: Deep Ellum 1.0

Yeah, I think the only piece Deep Ellum is lacking in retail is a place where you can buy Registered and Unregistered Drivers Licenses, Passports and ID Cards.

If only someone knew of a place I could find them.....
by exelone31
18 Dec 2019 11:16
Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
Topic: Arlington Development and Transportation Projects
Replies: 128
Views: 80796

Re: Arlington Development and Transportation Projects

That retrofitting of the old baseball stadium looks weird. Plus, it seems they would be taking out a fair amount of seats, not that the XFL and USL-1 (go North Texas SC!) are going to be selling the place out anyway.
by exelone31
11 Dec 2019 09:06
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-30 South & East Dallas reconstruction
Replies: 131
Views: 123019

Re: I-30 South & East Dallas reconstruction

Does anyone happen to know what the plans are for the old Ambassador site? I can imagine a deck park would have quite an effect on what is planned there, possibly high-ish rise residential?
by exelone31
06 Dec 2019 10:45
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-345
Replies: 431
Views: 308835

Re: I-345

And in 2050 wonder how Plano passed Dallas in population... :-) Plano has recently reduced the land footprint of it's two potential highway-style intersections to be forever boulevards, and the excess land around Spring Creek Parkway that was sold has already been developed. Which intersections are...
by exelone31
05 Dec 2019 16:27
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382730

Re: AT&T Discovery District

While we are at it we can call the Vatican and tell them to shut down St Peters Square there is no need we now have AT&T Discovery District. Someone get Venice on the line who needs St. Marks Square; a giant screen, a modest food hall and some new trees will rival them all... Yeah I guess my jo...
by exelone31
05 Dec 2019 09:03
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: AT&T Discovery District
Replies: 451
Views: 382730

Re: AT&T Discovery District

dukemeredith wrote:Also, will Spirit of Communication remain in the lobby? I was hopeful they would bring him outside (where he belongs).


Then we'd really be talking about this place like a Rockefeller Plaza South! Maybe throw an outdoor ice rink there too!
by exelone31
04 Dec 2019 15:21
Forum: The Airports
Topic: DFW Airport
Replies: 420
Views: 330673

Re: DFW Airport

DFW is looking into the future of retail/restaurants on the non-secured side of terminals there. Apparently the spots on the secured side are performing much better than those located before the security checkpoints. https://www.star-telegram.com/news/business/aviation/article238014924.html I'm sur...
by exelone31
03 Dec 2019 14:27
Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
Topic: I-345
Replies: 431
Views: 308835

Re: I-345

I think it is pretty evident with the success of Klyde Warren what the ancillary impact is of burying and covering a highway, even with the comparatively large price tag. One thing I wonder about, though, is would doing that have a large impact on D2 as well as the existing DART rail line through do...
by exelone31
26 Nov 2019 08:23
Forum: Urban Development
Topic: North Dallas: Midtown
Replies: 385
Views: 771869

Re: North Dallas: Midtown

Would be great to put an image on the article showing exactly where the apartments are going to be. Glad to see something is going up now, though.