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- 28 Apr 2021 11:28
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Silver Line
- Replies: 401
- Views: 423492
Re: Silver Line
Plano City Council OKs permits to allow DART transit stations along 12th Street https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/plano/transportation/2021/04/26/plano-city-council-oks-permits-to-allow-dart-transit-stations-along-12th-street/ So, the 12th Street light rail station will be Dart's first ...
- 28 Apr 2021 10:55
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
- Replies: 519
- Views: 425962
Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
DART has a new President and CEO, she will take over on July 12.
https://www.railwayage.com/passenger/da ... new-chief/
https://www.railwayage.com/passenger/da ... new-chief/
- 20 Apr 2021 13:02
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas Retail
- Replies: 445
- Views: 379501
Re: Downtown Dallas Retail
A feel-good story about a downtown restaurant.
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local ... 2409b6efbf
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local ... 2409b6efbf
- 14 Apr 2021 09:27
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
- Replies: 519
- Views: 425962
Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Here is the Progressive Railroading report on the opening of DART's Hidden Valley station.
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/ ... ine--63196
https://www.progressiverailroading.com/ ... ine--63196
- 20 Mar 2021 11:55
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: The Quadrangle
- Replies: 76
- Views: 52461
Re: Uptown Dallas: The Quadrangle
The Dream Cafe will be moving from the Quadrangle to the former Christie's space on McKinney this summer.
https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/rest ... es-uptown/
https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/rest ... es-uptown/
- 13 Mar 2021 13:45
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Arts District: 1900 Pearl (362 FT | 25 ST)
- Replies: 203
- Views: 189815
Re: Arts District: 1900 Pearl (362 FT | 25 ST)
Well, Dallas has a new steakhouse in this building. I have not been yet, I am waiting for my stimulus check.
https://www.dallasobserver.com/restaura ... e-11992898
https://www.dallasobserver.com/restaura ... e-11992898
- 11 Mar 2021 22:57
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: DART D2 Subway
- Replies: 508
- Views: 404746
Re: DART D2 Subway
The ongoing cage match over DART's D2 route through Downtown may be in its final round. If a final agreement is not reached by March 31 (city council vote on March 24) the feds may give the prize money to other cities. The shoving match is over how to have a depressed Highway 345 and a subway emergi...
- 08 Feb 2021 10:39
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
- Replies: 417
- Views: 418180
Re: Uptown Dallas: Central Market at McKinney and Lemmon
This Central Market project has a new zoning change request sign posted. It is case number Z201-178.
Maybe it will show some new renderings or plans.
Maybe it will show some new renderings or plans.
- 16 Jan 2021 10:48
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Dallas Love Field People Mover
- Replies: 63
- Views: 68265
Re: Dallas Love Field People Mover
This just popped up on my FB video feed. An 8 minute report from 1966 about a BBC employee using his feet and public transit to take a flight from London to Manchester. I guess it would be called a Vlog today. It is full of dry British humor. In most large cities today it would be the same challenge...
- 24 Dec 2020 20:28
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown: AC & Moxy Hotel Project / Oak Grove & Hall
- Replies: 87
- Views: 52092
Re: Uptown: Dual Brand Hilton Tower / Oak Grove & Hall
Well, there is a For Sale sign on this lot.
- 16 Dec 2020 17:38
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Silver Line
- Replies: 401
- Views: 423492
Re: Silver Line
The first concrete pour today, under the Prestom Road overpass.
https://www.dart.org/news/news.asp?ID=1556
https://www.dart.org/news/news.asp?ID=1556
- 25 Nov 2020 15:02
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
- Replies: 519
- Views: 425962
Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
I caught DART LRV 135 today. Its LED display provided a sensory disconnect. It showed RED LINE in red letters when the train was a actually running as an Orange Line train turning back at LBJ/Central station. Operator or system problem, I guess. Tap the link and then the photo for a short video. htt...
- 24 Nov 2020 23:43
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Arts District: Flora & Olive Tower (~441 FT / ~39 ST)
- Replies: 543
- Views: 485422
Re: Arts District: Flora & Olive Tower (~441 FT / ~39 ST)
Well, it appears that the leasing office is open. Along Flora Street there are some "Future Resident Parking" signs, the FloraLofts sign is lit and the lobby is well decorated.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rK1ZX7rR1iKw1py58
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rK1ZX7rR1iKw1py58
- 09 Nov 2020 12:06
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
- Replies: 654
- Views: 533584
Re: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
A zoning change request sign has sprouted on the planned apartment tower area along the Olive Street side.The number is Z167-360.
Maybe someone can find some new details.
Maybe someone can find some new details.
- 09 Nov 2020 11:34
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: DCTA (Denton Co. Transportation Authority)
- Replies: 24
- Views: 27232
Re: DCTA (Denton Co. Transportation Authority)
The DCTA train operating contract has been transferred from First Transit to Rio Grande Pacific. The vehicle maintenance contract has been transferred to Stadler, which built the vehicles. https://dentonrc.com/news/fort-worth-company-takes-control-of-dctas-a-train-commuter-line/article_edef1308-5b03...
- 02 Nov 2020 11:59
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
- Replies: 519
- Views: 425962
- 29 Oct 2020 09:15
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
- Replies: 766
- Views: 533082
Re: Corporate Relocations/Expansions
CBRE is moving its headquarters from Los Angeles to Dallas.
https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/busi ... ea9399704c
https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/busi ... ea9399704c
- 29 Oct 2020 09:07
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: 2401 McKinney (406 FT / 29 ST)
- Replies: 132
- Views: 67488
Re: Uptown Dallas: 2401 McKinney (~415 FT / ~27 ST)
CBRE is locating their headquarters from Los Angeles to Dallas. This development is mentioned as a possible site if they eventually consolidate their local offices to one building. https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/business/cbre-relocating-headquarters-to-dallas-from-los-angeles-sources-say/287-9ea...
- 23 Oct 2020 09:48
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings
- Replies: 636
- Views: 629177
Re: Uptown Dallas: Business Openings and Closings
The Nickel and Rye space is now reopened as Turkey DAM, a sports bar with a Cajun themed menu including turkey legs.
https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/rest ... ickel-rye/
https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/rest ... ickel-rye/
- 10 Oct 2020 15:06
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: DTD: The National/Thompson Hotel (1401 Elm)
- Replies: 681
- Views: 590546
Re: DD: 1401 Elm and Thompson Hotel
An article in the October issue of D Magazine. So far I have only seen white lights. I assume are LEDs and can be many different colors.
https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/ ... lights-up/
https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/ ... lights-up/
- 08 Sep 2020 19:04
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: 2401 McKinney (406 FT / 29 ST)
- Replies: 132
- Views: 67488
Re: Uptown Dallas:Trammell Crow Tower
They have recently posted zoning change request signs. The case number is Z190-305. Maybe someone can find some drawings.
- 25 Aug 2020 22:47
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
- Replies: 654
- Views: 533584
Re: Downtown Dallas: 2000 Ross Project
A mural has been added to a white panel on the Ross/Olive corner of the garage/restaurant building.
https://www.fox4news.com/news/18-year-o ... own-dallas
Here is the finished project.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HN93zRjp3LX3mV597
https://www.fox4news.com/news/18-year-o ... own-dallas
Here is the finished project.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HN93zRjp3LX3mV597
- 19 Aug 2020 13:13
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
- Replies: 60
- Views: 40978
Re: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
Looks like Savor in Klyde Warren Park is serving it's last meal Sunday evening and closing down for good. Which should also include the Relish outlet facing SWA Porch. This makes the closure official, and Relish will be closing also. https://www.fox4news.com/news/klyde-warren-park-restaurant-savor-...
- 14 Aug 2020 10:48
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Silver Line
- Replies: 401
- Views: 423492
Re: Silver Line
A second shipment of new rail has been received. It appears that it was unloaded at the same spot as the first shipment, between Marsh and Surveyor. This link describes other progress on the project.
https://www.dart.org/news/news.asp?ID=1524
https://www.dart.org/news/news.asp?ID=1524
- 29 Jul 2020 15:47
- 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: 189184
Re: Uptown Dallas: (PWC) Park District Tower (316 FT | 20 ST) + Residences at Park District (385 FT | 32 ST)
Perry's moved to their new space in mid-July. They are having their annual July special (4 courses for $44) until Friday. Here is the Dallas Observer review.
https://www.dallasobserver.com/restaura ... y-11929000
https://www.dallasobserver.com/restaura ... y-11929000
- 17 Jul 2020 09:28
- Forum: Urban Photography + Videography
- Topic: Old Footage of Dallas
- Replies: 47
- Views: 50776
Re: Old Footage of Dallas
This 16 minute film about traffic conditions and planning in 1955 Dallas popped up on my YouTube feed.
Interesting views of mid-50s Dallas and the thinking of the era.
https://youtu.be/leAKXcaLDd4
Interesting views of mid-50s Dallas and the thinking of the era.
https://youtu.be/leAKXcaLDd4
- 16 Jul 2020 00:12
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Silver Line
- Replies: 401
- Views: 423492
Re: Silver Line
DART has received the first shipment rails for the new Silver Line route.
https://www.dart.org/news/news.asp?ID=1 ... 6TkbHCtskk
https://www.dart.org/news/news.asp?ID=1 ... 6TkbHCtskk
- 02 Jul 2020 12:03
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
- Replies: 519
- Views: 425962
Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
The platform is being extending northward. This requires the removal of a cement block wall. One of the tracks needs to be completely closed while this is done.
- 25 Jun 2020 09:54
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: Downtown: Carpenter Park
- Replies: 57
- Views: 41424
Re: Downtown: Carpenter Park
Here is the D Magazine article about the latest construction vote. It appears that Carpenter Park is part of Gateway Park. If you look at the rendering in the body of the article you will see how The Portal artwork will be placed. https://www.dmagazine.com/commercial-real-estate/2020/06/dallas-is-mo...
- 24 Jun 2020 23:30
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: DART D2 Subway
- Replies: 508
- Views: 404746
Re: DART D2 Subway
Whatever plan DART settles on for D2, they have some grant money to plan TODs.
https://www.rtands.com/passenger/fta-fu ... -stations/
https://www.rtands.com/passenger/fta-fu ... -stations/
- 13 May 2020 19:44
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
- Replies: 60
- Views: 40978
Re: Uptown Covid-19 Business Casualties
Cbdallas wrote:Hopefully a new tower will someday rise on that site.
There was a coring truck doing its thing in the parking lot behind the Gold's Gym today. Maybe you will get your wish.
- 12 May 2020 10:32
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: Jim Schutze Out At Dallas Observer
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5049
Jim Schutze Out At Dallas Observer
The Dallas Observer and Jim Schutze have parted ways.
https://www.centraltrack.com/longtime-c ... -observer/
https://www.centraltrack.com/longtime-c ... -observer/
- 12 May 2020 10:03
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
- Replies: 60
- Views: 40978
Re: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
Highland Park Cafeteria will not be reopening.
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/coronavirus ... n/2367859/
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/coronavirus ... n/2367859/
- 09 May 2020 20:37
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
- Replies: 60
- Views: 40978
Re: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
The Lizard Lounge is permanently closed due to Covid-19.
https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2020/05/09/dal ... ronavirus/
https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2020/05/09/dal ... ronavirus/
- 08 May 2020 16:52
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: DALLAS to HOUSTON High Speed Rail
- Replies: 556
- Views: 457647
- 08 May 2020 16:51
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: DALLAS to HOUSTON High Speed Rail
- Replies: 556
- Views: 457647
- 02 May 2020 10:15
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
- Replies: 519
- Views: 425962
Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Covid-19 to delay DART rail projects? Here is a report with a DART letter and Budger and Finance Committee presentation.
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/coronavirus ... s/2361863/
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/coronavirus ... s/2361863/
- 01 May 2020 09:46
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: Downtown - Pacific Plaza Park
- Replies: 208
- Views: 197535
Re: Downtown - Pacific Plaza Park
Here is a timelapsed video of the construction of the park that was posted seven months ago.
https://youtu.be/zSkUNiY7qL4
https://youtu.be/zSkUNiY7qL4
- 27 Apr 2020 08:31
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
- Replies: 60
- Views: 40978
Dallas Covid-19 Business Casualties
This thread is to document any Dallas businesses which permanently close due to the Covid-19 lockdown. I hope it will be a short list but we now have our first victim. The Gold's Gym on McKinney has announced on their FB page that they are one of the 30 company owned locations that have been permane...
- 07 Mar 2020 05:25
- Forum: Texas Transportation + Infrastructure
- Topic: Austin Metro Proposes Massive Transit System
- Replies: 11
- Views: 15138
Austin Metro Proposes Massive Transit System
Austin Metro has released a nearly $10 billion transit plan to include new Rapidbus routes and a subway through downtown. It is likely to be put to a vote in November. https://www.statesman.com/news/20200306/cap-metro-recommends-downtown-subway-system-in-multibillion-dollar-light-rail-system?utm_sou...
- 26 Feb 2020 23:34
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment (The Central)
- Replies: 476
- Views: 1201704
Re: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment
The light display on the tower tonight was:
I ♡
DALLAS
I ♡
DALLAS
- 26 Feb 2020 10:36
- Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
- Topic: DART: Bus system
- Replies: 105
- Views: 115384
Re: DART: Bus system
Here is a Texas Tribune article on redrawing Carr's bus map. It will be 2 more years before it is completed.
https://www.texastribune.org/2020/02/25 ... utes-2020/
https://www.texastribune.org/2020/02/25 ... utes-2020/
- 21 Feb 2020 14:43
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: AMLI Fountain Place (562 FT / 46 ST)
- Replies: 789
- Views: 804318
Re: Downtown Dallas: AMLI Fountain Place (562 FT / 46 ST)
Tnexster wrote:The crane is coming down today, or at least the journey down has begun.
Yes, the tower crane is de-constructing itself.
This photo was taken 2/21 at about 2:30. Someone with a good camera and some time could put together a slideshow of the process.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/kJ8kTrLjpRYUuE3D9
- 20 Feb 2020 00:34
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: DALLAS to HOUSTON High Speed Rail
- Replies: 556
- Views: 457647
Re: DALLAS to HOUSTON High Speed Rail
First Look at the interior layout of the Texas High-Speed Train https://www.texascentral.com/posts/milestone-first-look-at-the-interior-layout-of-the-texas-high-speed-train First-Class comfort, with even more space: •WIDE aisles: 32” (wider than a regional jet) •Ample space: 32” of legroom and 41” ...
- 16 Feb 2020 08:07
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment (The Central)
- Replies: 476
- Views: 1201704
Re: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment
Well, Dallas has lost a building....and gained a landmark, The Leanibg Tower of Dallas.
Most of the building went down as planned. The elevator bank said NAW!
It is leaning to the east.
Here is a public shot video from next to Cityplace.
https://youtu.be/YdXyI-B_ZHY
Most of the building went down as planned. The elevator bank said NAW!
It is leaning to the east.
Here is a public shot video from next to Cityplace.
https://youtu.be/YdXyI-B_ZHY
- 14 Feb 2020 11:35
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Uptown Dallas: McKinney/Boll Tower - 2614 McKinney Ave - (18 ST)
- Replies: 227
- Views: 176795
Re: Uptown Dallas: McKinney/Boll Tower - 2614 McKinney Ave - (18 ST)
https://candysdirt.com/2019/11/12/oak-lawn-committee-sees-dream-hotel-spark-another-hotel/ 2702 McKinney Avenue: McKinney and Boll 2702 McKinney Avenue: McKinney and Boll Last seen in September, this reworking of the HKS-designed McKinney and Boll building was worth it. There’s one big change that ...
- 14 Feb 2020 11:20
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment (The Central)
- Replies: 476
- Views: 1201704
Re: Cityplace East: ACS/Xerox redevelopment
High-rise north of downtown Dallas will be imploded https://www.dallasnews.com/business/real-estate/2020/01/22/boom-high-rise-north-of-downtown-dallas-will-be-imploded/ The former Affiliated Computer Services building at North Central Expressway and Haskell Avenue will be imploded next month by own...
- 14 Feb 2020 10:35
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Re: Uptown Dallas: William B. Travis School - DISD
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6947
Re: Re: Uptown Dallas: William B. Travis School - DISD
The William B. Travis school is now also a construction site. No actual work yet but the Cole Ave. side parking lot and part of the playground have been assigned to the contractor. A tracked backhoe is parked in the teacher's parking lot.
- 05 Feb 2020 07:28
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: AT&T Discovery District
- Replies: 451
- Views: 382795
Re: AT&T Discovery District
Here is a WBAP news report about Downtown Dallas's plans. It says Discovery District will open in May.
https://www.wbap.com/2020/02/04/downtow ... ment-plan/
https://www.wbap.com/2020/02/04/downtow ... ment-plan/
- 04 Feb 2020 09:13
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
- Replies: 519
- Views: 425962