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- 20 Sep 2023 10:41
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Frisco: Wade Park
- Replies: 101
- Views: 98048
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...
- 19 Sep 2023 10:03
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: Downtown: Harwood Park
- Replies: 44
- Views: 32605
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-...
- 18 Sep 2023 12:32
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Design District 1.0
- Replies: 115
- Views: 85785
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...
- 18 Sep 2023 12:25
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: 601 N Akard - YMCA
- Replies: 51
- Views: 28273
Re: Downtown Dallas - 601 N Akard - YMCA
Why would it need to be a secret?
- 18 Sep 2023 12:05
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Las Colinas/North Irving Development
- Replies: 1520
- Views: 1408902
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...
- 18 Sep 2023 12:02
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: 601 N Akard - YMCA
- Replies: 51
- Views: 28273
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 ...
- 18 Sep 2023 10:38
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: 601 N Akard - YMCA
- Replies: 51
- Views: 28273
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...
- 14 Sep 2023 18:14
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Richardson: Como Motel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1552
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.
Sounds like Pappas wants to preserve it and renovate it. Could be a cute little roadside motel, but we'll never forget about Candy.
- 14 Sep 2023 08:46
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
- Replies: 767
- Views: 561744
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...
- 11 Sep 2023 14:35
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Dallas Convention Center
- Replies: 219
- Views: 96636
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...
- 08 Sep 2023 11:24
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: 23 Springs (~399FT | 26 ST)
- Replies: 196
- Views: 247749
Re: Uptown Dallas: 23 Springs (~399FT | 26 ST)
It's berea couple months since we have seen an update. Is this above ground yet?
- 08 Sep 2023 10:50
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: North Dallas: Galleria
- Replies: 660
- Views: 379148
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...
- 05 Sep 2023 15:08
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Overall Construction Levels
- Replies: 35
- Views: 33120
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...
- 05 Sep 2023 12:29
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Design District: Urby Dallas I + II (~308 FT | 27 ST)
- Replies: 281
- Views: 177831
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.
- 05 Sep 2023 12:25
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Harwood District: Bleu Ciel (390 FT / 33 ST)
- Replies: 316
- Views: 273972
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...
- 30 Aug 2023 10:00
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: DTD: Field Street District - Phase I (~405FT | 33 ST + 26 ST)
- Replies: 253
- Views: 101056
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 ...
- 30 Aug 2023 09:01
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
- Replies: 767
- Views: 561744
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...
- 29 Aug 2023 08:38
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Harwood District: No.14 (388 FT / 26 ST)
- Replies: 198
- Views: 99975
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.
- 28 Aug 2023 12:37
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Design District: Urby Dallas I + II (~308 FT | 27 ST)
- Replies: 281
- Views: 177831
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...
- 25 Aug 2023 11:07
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
- Replies: 767
- Views: 561744
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...
- 23 Aug 2023 09:53
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Cityplace East: 2711 N. Haskell
- Replies: 87
- Views: 54494
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/
The signature tower north of downtown on North Central Expressway is getting new hotel and rental units.
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/rea ... partments/
- 20 Aug 2023 14:04
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: DTD: Field Street District - Phase I (~405FT | 33 ST + 26 ST)
- Replies: 253
- Views: 101056
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...
- 18 Aug 2023 09:38
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Sherman - TI Chip Factory
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6344
Re: Sherman - TI Chip Factory
MANUFACTURING CHANGE
INSIDE SHERMAN'S RAPID EVOLUTION
https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news ... texas.html
INSIDE SHERMAN'S RAPID EVOLUTION
https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news ... texas.html
- 18 Aug 2023 09:37
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Dallas - Fort Worth high-speed rail project
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10099
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.
- 17 Aug 2023 16:26
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
- Replies: 426
- Views: 444525
Re: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
It's the new Beck, left by the developer to rot.
- 17 Aug 2023 16:24
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: Parkside Uptown (Miyama) (~424 FT | ~30 ST)
- Replies: 242
- Views: 116887
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...
- 17 Aug 2023 10:15
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
- Replies: 767
- Views: 561744
Re: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
Two massive projects could bring 1,700 jobs, $585 million in investments to DFW https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2023/08/15/siemens-drinkpak-projects-fort-worth.html The City of Fort Worth will weigh incentives for two massive projects that could bring over 1,700 jobs to the city. Between the...
- 17 Aug 2023 09:45
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Red Bird Mall
- Replies: 109
- Views: 87999
Re: Red Bird Mall
They just keep rolling on with this one. Be nice when they run out of space to convert into office space and have to build new. I know he wants to eventually do that.
- 15 Aug 2023 09:14
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: TexRail
- Replies: 178
- Views: 191020
Re: TexRail
So if TexRail is at 20.7% of the ridership projected for the end of year 1, what is the incentive to spend more money to expand it? Do they ever do a cost per rider analysis versus what was projected? Or are those number just too horrifying to look at?
- 14 Aug 2023 09:58
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: DALLAS to HOUSTON High Speed Rail
- Replies: 556
- Views: 488389
Re: DALLAS to HOUSTON High Speed Rail
I'm a little surprised there's not a good rail connection between the TX triangle cities. Brightline in FL and CA seem to use existing tracks for the most part and I guess there really isn't that here. I often wonder about Brightline and why that seems to work so well there and not here. It's not a...
- 14 Aug 2023 09:15
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Knox District |The Galatyn - (20 ST)
- Replies: 53
- Views: 16179
Re: Knox District |The Galatyn - (20 ST)
Work starts on 20-story high-rise near Highland Park
The new apartment tower is one of several planned along Dallas’ Central Expressway.
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/rea ... land-park/
The new apartment tower is one of several planned along Dallas’ Central Expressway.
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/rea ... land-park/
- 11 Aug 2023 12:19
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Plano: Willow Bend Mall
- Replies: 324
- Views: 158187
Re: Plano: Willow Bend Mall
Actually kind of like the look of these renderings. Hope they stick. https://dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/CK1JzWY0jxAtK1PWAmO7cDJIrNY=/fit-in/1660x934/smart/filters:no_upscale()/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/dmn/ESDX7CXIJVERRHFZWV2WDCIT2I.jpg https://dmn-dallas-...
- 11 Aug 2023 09:56
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: DALLAS to HOUSTON High Speed Rail
- Replies: 556
- Views: 488389
Re: DALLAS to HOUSTON High Speed Rail
Texas Central was always adamant about not accepting federal funding of any kind. I wonder what kind of changes including Amtrack will mean to this project. Can't be good.
- 11 Aug 2023 09:09
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Plano: Willow Bend Mall
- Replies: 324
- Views: 158187
Re: Plano: Willow Bend Mall
Check out new drawings of Plano’s Shops at Willow Bend massive mall redevelopment Architect drawings display an open-air section on the north side surrounding Dillard’s, updated restaurant row and a high-rise hotel. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/2023/08/11/check-out-new-drawings-of-pla...
- 08 Aug 2023 08:50
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Sherman - TI Chip Factory
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6344
Re: Sherman - TI Chip Factory
Why would Texas agree to a redrawn line that appears to be done deliberately to relocate that pumping station inside Oklahoma?
- 07 Aug 2023 09:29
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Sherman - TI Chip Factory
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6344
Re: Sherman - TI Chip Factory
Tucy wrote:tamtagon wrote:^yes, as I said, constitutional amendments will be required to correct the use of water flowing into and down the Red River, it shouldn't all belong to Oklahoma.
Red River water does not all belong to Oklahoma. Texas is entitled to some of it per the Red River Compact.
Thought it was 50%.
- 04 Aug 2023 11:33
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Sherman - TI Chip Factory
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6344
Re: Sherman - TI Chip Factory
One thing to remember, it was more than just TI. Between both companies, the combined total is stunning. Completion date set for first phase of $5 billion GlobiTech wafer factory in Sherman https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2023/08/04/globitech-globalwafers-sherman-texas-instruments.html The f...
- 04 Aug 2023 10:51
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: Downtown Progress
- Replies: 359
- Views: 251576
Re: Downtown Progress
Dallas CBD certainly isn't alone in having issues right now, seems like I hear about another cities challenges every week. Highlighted here is a story about Houston. Houston, We Have Several Problems H-Town’s aging office towers and multifamily syndication have ravaged the city’s once booming real e...
- 04 Aug 2023 10:48
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
- Replies: 654
- Views: 561762
Re: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
^How could they possibly have an issue with parking with a garage that large?
- 04 Aug 2023 09:30
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: Santander Tower
- Replies: 59
- Views: 55696
Re: Downtown Dallas: Santander Tower
Here is one ready to go! New downtown Dallas rental address is ready for residents in a converted office Santander Tower is the latest office skyscraper getting a makeover with new apartments. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/08/04/new-downtown-dallas-rental-address-is-ready-for-...
- 04 Aug 2023 09:04
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Oaklawn: Old Parkland
- Replies: 148
- Views: 95051
Re: Oaklawn: Old Parkland
I drove by this yesterday on the Tollway, couldn't believe how much progress has been made on the new building. I'm not even sure I knew it was under construction but its far enough along to be seen when driving by on the tollway.
- 03 Aug 2023 08:59
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
- Replies: 809
- Views: 382573
Re: Uptown/Victory Park: NorthEnd
I wonder if our form of city government is part of the problem. A bunch of bickering people who only care about their own districts, rather than a strong mayor with a singular, cohesive vision. It's nothing to do with a strong vs. weak mayor, it's at large representation vs ward politics. Blame the...
- 01 Aug 2023 15:42
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: Trinity River Park
- Replies: 468
- Views: 474435
Re: Trinity River Park
Meanwhile, further down the river...... Did a water line break create a massive swamp in Dallas’ urban forest? A viral TikTok video says the break has leaked untold gallons of treated drinking water. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/environment/2023/08/01/did-a-water-line-break-create-a-massive-swamp...
- 01 Aug 2023 11:53
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: Jackson at Market Parking Garage
- Replies: 75
- Views: 34284
Re: Downtown Dallas: Jackson at Market Parking Garage
Wish they would just move forward with a residential tower on top.
- 01 Aug 2023 09:35
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: The Quadrangle
- Replies: 76
- Views: 54872
Re: Uptown Dallas: The Quadrangle
Uptown Dallas’ next office tower tops out construction in The Quad The 12-story office high-rise is set to open next year near McKinney Avenue. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2023/08/01/uptown-dallas-next-office-tower-tops-out-construction-in-the-quad/ https://dmn-dallas-news-prod....
- 31 Jul 2023 16:37
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: JLL Turtle Creek Tower
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5398
Re: JLL Turtle Creek Tower
Didn't take long.... After dust-up, condo association postpones board meeting for ‘informational session’ The Renaissance on Turtle Creek’s condo association changed the nature of a Tuesday meeting after resident dissatisfaction with plans to buy an adjacent property https://www.dallasnews.com/news/...
- 31 Jul 2023 11:18
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: JLL Turtle Creek Tower
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5398
Re: JLL Turtle Creek Tower
Remember this property and potential new tower? Condo association bids millions for property some don’t want; board removal sought Some owners at The Renaissance on Turtle Creek fear a purchase of an adjacent property will cause foreclosures and burdensome fees https://www.dallasnews.com/business/re...
- 31 Jul 2023 10:38
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
- Replies: 654
- Views: 561762
Re: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
Three restaurants open in Dallas Arts District at new JW Marriott hotel Margaret’s, Vincent’s and 800 North provide a mix of sit-down restaurants and bars for hotel guests and locals spending an afternoon or evening in the Arts District. https://www.dallasnews.com/food/restaurant-news/2023/07/27/th...
- 31 Jul 2023 10:14
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: DTD: Field Street District - Phase I (~405FT | 33 ST + 26 ST)
- Replies: 253
- Views: 101056
Re: DTD: Field Street District - Phase I (~405FT | 33 ST + 26 ST)
My bet is that they don't get built anyway. This was from the 2019 story. https://dmn-dallas-news-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/BXU_KXPUYhal3yafPS5--O9-he8=/1660x934/smart/filters:no_upscale()/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-dmn.s3.amazonaws.com/public/ZC4FNCZZTZGITMLRZWWOAALCI4.png
- 31 Jul 2023 09:43
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: New Census Population Estimates
- Replies: 318
- Views: 306996
Re: New Census Population Estimates
I'd like to see a desalination system worked out for all of South Texas I sat in on a presentation on water in Texas recently and desalinization was definitely on the table for the coast but there is an issue around what to do with the salt. You can't just dump it back in the ocean from what I unde...