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If I'm reading correctly, it'll replace the WFAA Plaza. I've always hated that "park" b/c it looked so half baked. So in that sense, I'll take it as well. At least this one has a retail element, unlike the First Baptist monster garages. Yes, you're right, it is the Plaza. For some reason,...

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I dislike it, but I suppose I'll take it. I agree, I really doubt there is a parking shortage, but I hope that additional parking spaces might encourage development on some of these other surface lots? I also wouldn't mind if this ended up looking like Phase 1 of the 2000 Ross development either. I ...

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SoGood project south of downtown Dallas to include innovation center
https://outline.com/gAap2S

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Here's something ( FREE ) to put on the ol' virtual calendar since it's up everyone's wheelhouse here: https://downtowndallas.com/events/ https://marketscale.brand.live/c/we-are-downtown Downtown Dallas, Inc. 2021 Annual Meeting, presented by Newpark Dallas by Hoque Global by MarketScale Thu, Feb 2...

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Thank you for the pictures! I actually also drove down I-345 this past weekend, and was pleasantly surprised to see multiple towers under construction. I had a great view of this development, The Stack, 300 Pearl, and The Epic.

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Serious Pizza’s serious facelift: The late-night Deep Ellum restaurant is back
https://www.dallasnews.com/2021/02/26/s ... back-open/

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Turtle Creek is really struggling getting anything off the ground these days, and the residents of The Renaissance will certainly push back hard on this thing.

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Thank you, that is good to know! I'll be sure to reach out!

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Valid points, that makes sense! You even answered your own question to a degree: "I lived within walking distance to a place, I don't quite get why I would prefer on-street parking over a bike lane?" If you're in walking distance, why do you need a bike lane? I wouldn't need the bike lane ...

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And very real people who most definitely don't want bike lanes, because every on-street parking space is a precious gift from God. I can understand why local businesses like on-street parking, but if I lived within walking distance to a place, I don't quite get why I would prefer on-street parking ...

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Great news, looking forward to seeing more development in this area!

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I'd be happy with more trees. It's just like a big ugly grass line. Maintenance wise it's easy (which is probable the point) but in the summer it's hot and more shade along the river and paths would be nice. It doesn't have to central park there is more an opportunity than what they have currently ...

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I wish this development would have taken the 2000 Ross Ave. approach and built the thing in phases. Perhaps we would have already had the Central Markt + Garage by now, even if they weren't ready to build the residential portion.

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No idea what third tower they are referring to. Super exciting to see another tower rising in this immediate area though, especially one that is going to be right up against the trail entrance and creek! What's the deal with the surface lot next to the Virgin Hotel? It sounds like there aren't any c...

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Thank you for sharing! This sounds interesting, so I'll definitely register.

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I'm perfectly happy with this being about Real Estate Development. All I would like to see is a nice boardwalk between the bridges and a lot of development lining said boardwalk. It would be nice to have something the size of Central Park, but we really just don't have the need for anything of that ...

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THRILLHO wrote:It's too bad the mix master keeps the Trinity from being fully interwoven with Dallas' urban fabric.

The Design District could make it happen seeing as how it fronts the Trinity River and also has the Turtle Creek (and Trail) to the north.

I'm honestly surprised that area hasn't exploded more.

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Wonderful. Even though I'm really embarrassed by how much of a cluster this project has been, I'm looking forward to utilizing this pedestrian bridge when it is completed.

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Thanks for setting this up!

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Mudsmith and Pints & Quarts closed their Lower greenville locations prior to closing the locations at The Centrum, so it does seem like the location wasn't necessarily the issue. There is a decent amount of office and residential in the immediate area, so I do think it is possible for something ...

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Well according to someone close the Centrum the building it is pretty damn empty now. Supposedly Capitol Factory vacated and many other tenants have evaporated as well. Not because of the building itself but just COVID hasn't done well to this building. They are offering move in incentives to get a...

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I like that development is already happening in the area, and we won't necessarily have to wait until the parks are completed to see the benefits.

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It's really a shame what we are stuck with on this particular block. Uptown has still managed to thrive in spite of this block, and if we still get the Central Market development, it'll help reduce the negative impact of this area. In the meantime, I'm thinking we're simply stuck with this developme...

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Wish they could have just delayed a hotel phase because we know that market will return once another year passes I'm not exactly sure that will be the case, though. I think business travel will take a permanent hit now that people know they can get things done over zoom calls. Obviously travel will...

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Isn't Dream Cafe moving into the old Christie's spot?

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More great news! I only had a chance to go to Mexican Sugar once, but I was definitely a fan and have enjoyed most of the concepts that this team has opened. I'm so glad to see them investing into the Uptown area, I'm really hoping we can get a location of Ida Claire soon! I'm also loving their conf...

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The best part is that it's an entire district being created here, and this tower is just one of the several pieces that are tying it all together.

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Don't actually hate this. Actually makes sense on a number of levels. I'm sure it'll be a really nice space and should attract both locals and tourists. I agree! Mi Cocina is much more approachable than Savor, which is what this area needs. Plus it's a bit touristy, mainstream, and well known, I th...

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The developer of the proposed Central Market/office/hotel/apartments on Lemmon Ave has asked the city to modify their development to remove the 156 Marriott hotel (due to COVID) and to increase the maximum dwelling units (for more apartments) on the site & keep the approved height/density/massi...

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That's great news! I frequent the Legacy West area quite a bit because my parents live around there. I've actually always wanted to check out Haywire, but never have gotten the chance. It looks like a solid venue, and their other concepts are all fantastic and successful, so I can definitely see thi...

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Nice find. Thank you, but.....yuck. Really A Verizon store on Knox? And I’m a customer. That was my first reaction as well, but perhaps this is simply a sign of a maturing neighborhood? The area is getting a business that will service people living in the immediate area. At least they aren't buildi...

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I like the look. Hopefully it sets the tone for future development in the West Dallas area.

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You know that ugly unfinished underground parking garage across from the Statler and the Dallas Morning News office? Half of the block this structure sits on is in the Harwood Historic District, and the City of Dallas Landmark Commission recently approved an amendment to previously-approved constru...

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Using the table above, on a per vehicle mile basis a bus uses about as much energy as seven cars (39,906 vs 5,465). Whoops, you're right I was using the wrong number. But what counts is BTUs per passenger mile. On that basis buses look better, but per the table private cars are still more energy ef...

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A car expends 5,465 Btu per vehicle-mile.
Four cars expend 21,860 Btu.
A bus expends 16,509 Btu.
Does that mean that a bus expends less energy than four cars?

Am I understanding the data correctly?

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But energy is being exerted by the buses already regardless if people right them or not. More people riding buses that already exist and are already circulating would mean energy savings, right? I understand that buses only start to make sense after a certain number of people are riding it, but what...

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Thanks for the pictures! I walk by this site pretty frequently and haven't seen any activity in months.

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Good to know! I really would like to see DART emphasize how much 'greener' and environmentally friendlier it is to take the bus. Even if the buses aren't necessarily electric, it's still much more beneficial to the environment. There's still such a stigma to riding the bus, but I know a lot of peopl...

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Thank you for the pictures! I can see this one from my balcony. From my perspective, it doesn't seem like it has changed much, but I suppose that's just because it topped out a while ago and now they are working on interior or smaller stuff that I can't necessarily see from a distance.

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The wildest stuff is all centered around this DART section of Good Latimer where they would need to build out some serious DART stuff for D2 making the area very convoluted with a big T intersection for DART lines. I wonder if over time once D2 starts if this club stuff will fade out on its own. I ...

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Awful news. I had really hoped we were past the point of seeing this suburban developments in prime areas like Uptown.

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Two nightlife concepts are coming to an area near Dallas' Deep Ellum that's shaping up to be pretty nightlifey. They're called The Sporting Club and BLÜM at the Sporting Club and they're going into a 22,000-square-foot space that used to be a garage and storage at 2516 Florence St., near the inters...

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exelone31 wrote:I took a look at the portfolios on FCP's site, and it looks like the Nashville one they referred to is likely a spot called Sylvan Supply (http://sylvansupply.com/). Looks pretty cool!

Wow, good find! I agree, that looks very cool!!

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Jackson Street Bike Facility (AT&T Plaza to Pearl Street). The funds set aside for this project in FY 2021 will bring the City one step closer to a dedicated bike facility between Deep Ellum, the East Quarter District, and AT&T Plaza I'm excited for this particular extension to happen, it'l...

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I agree, this will draw a decent amount of attention and foot traffic to the area, and will hopefully draw some of the Farmer's Market traffic to the East Quarter. According to their website, it says they will be 'delivering May 2021'. I'm guessing that's when people can start moving in, but constru...

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The separation is intentional. The original signage and striping plan has cyclists and pedestrians in their own spaces on the approaches and on the bridge itself. On the bridge pedestrians transition to the raised portion while cyclists continue in their own 'bike lane'. I really hope they plan to ...

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Given the importance placed on multi-model transportation, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 adopted budget includes $1.2M for bike lane projects. • Union Bikeway Project, which will complete a connection between the Katy Trail and Klyde Warren Park • Ross Avenue Shared-Use Path (IH 345 to Greenville Avenu...

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^ In the story linked in the post above it looks like the concrete sections are at different elevations? I have never been on the pedestrian section due to the closure and I'm wondering if this is a messed up deck or a feature? Seems dangerous given the uneven pavement. You're right, that didn't st...

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Repairs Set to Begin for Margaret McDermott Pedestrian Bridge

Repairs are estimated to be completed by the end of the year, the city manager's office says

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/repai ... e/2518590/

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Over The TOP NYE 2020
https://www.facebook.com/events/161485438993691/

This is the only thing I'm aware of, but it looks like this is a virtual event and they are not allowing people to gather in person to view the fireworks.

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