The Southeast Connector project finally broke ground this week. It is now projected to be complete by 2027.
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/txdot ... e/3137662/
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- 01 Dec 2022 01:24
- Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
- Topic: I-20,I-820,US 287--SE Fort Worth to Mansfield
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8460
- 01 Dec 2022 01:20
- Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
- Topic: Southern Dallas: I-35E/US 67 Southern Gateway project
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2730
Southern Dallas: I-35E/US 67 Southern Gateway project
After 5 years, a ribbon cutting was held Wednesday by state and local officials, marking the completion of the project.
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dalla ... t/3137957/
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dalla ... t/3137957/
- 30 Nov 2022 12:29
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: In Memoriam: Local Edition
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3799
In Memoriam: Local Edition
Unusual to lose 2 local icons of real estate in the same week.
https://www.dmagazine.com/commercial-re ... pass-away/
https://www.dmagazine.com/commercial-re ... pass-away/
- 19 Nov 2022 02:18
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: Downtown Progress
- Replies: 359
- Views: 244694
Re: Downtown Progress
R1070 wrote:The 80 story bldg proposed in Austin is apartments.
There is **no** way I'd live in an 80 story building, even if I had the $$$$.
- 17 Nov 2022 07:00
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Prosper: misc. developments
- Replies: 8
- Views: 10662
Re: Prosper: misc. developments
First Look: Cook Children’s Prosper Pediatric Hospital
Ch.5 also had a report on the opening, with a brief look behind the scenes.
https://www.dmagazine.com/healthcare-bu ... -hospital/
Ch.5 also had a report on the opening, with a brief look behind the scenes.
https://www.dmagazine.com/healthcare-bu ... -hospital/
- 17 Nov 2022 05:45
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: The Colony: Grandscape
- Replies: 42
- Views: 34172
Re: The Colony: Grandscape
Cosm, an "immersive entertainment venue", is coming to Grandscape, but no timeline was given. It is supposed to be 1 of several around the US.
https://www.dmagazine.com/science-techn ... ent-venue/
https://www.dmagazine.com/science-techn ... ent-venue/
- 11 Nov 2022 11:48
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Arlington: National Medal of Honor Museum
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2917
Arlington: National Medal of Honor Museum
New National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington will give North Texans a peek into history
It will open near the old and new Ballparks, in 2024.
Ch.11 video: https://youtu.be/dMPmjLpleSo
It will open near the old and new Ballparks, in 2024.
Ch.11 video: https://youtu.be/dMPmjLpleSo
- 10 Nov 2022 19:26
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Dallas Convention Center
- Replies: 219
- Views: 92681
Re: Dallas Convention Center
So when does the 2% taxing start on hotel stays?
- 10 Nov 2022 09:31
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Fort Worth: Tower 55
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2973
Re: Fort Worth: Tower 55
A post from Facebook this week said the demolition is scheduled for Monday (11-14). Here is a close-up view of Tower 55, from the same Facebook post. (The angle is looking SE, and the Tower is on the SE corner of the rail crossing.)
- 10 Nov 2022 06:18
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: Dallas Trail System
- Replies: 94
- Views: 90480
Re: Dallas Trail System
What’s in store for East Dallas’ Santa Fe Trail: ‘Boneyard’ park, pocket plaza and more
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/comment ... -and-more/
https://www.dallasnews.com/news/comment ... -and-more/
- 08 Nov 2022 16:04
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Fort Worth: Tower 55
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2973
Fort Worth: Tower 55
This is a structure where a Union Pacific rail line and a BNSF rail line cross underneath the I-30/I-35W interchange near downtown. It was used for decades as a manned point to watch over rail traffic as this crossing has become *very* busy over the years. In recent months, a webcam has been placed ...
- 08 Nov 2022 01:55
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Hensley Field
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8215
Re: Hensley Field
City of Dallas unveils plan for new park at old naval station site
https://www.fox4news.com/news/city-of-d ... ation-site
https://www.fox4news.com/news/city-of-d ... ation-site
- 02 Nov 2022 11:24
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: DISD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7834
Re: DISD
Thomas Jefferson High School to Reopen Following Repairs From North Dallas Tornado
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/thoma ... o/3111992/
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/thoma ... o/3111992/
- 02 Nov 2022 11:11
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!
- Replies: 124
- Views: 46114
Re: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!
The new Plano store opened this morning.
https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort ... -in-plano/
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/pl ... s/3098662/
https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort ... -in-plano/
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/pl ... s/3098662/
- 02 Nov 2022 10:16
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Grapevine: misc. developments
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10843
Re: Grapevine: misc. developments
More lodging/residential/fun coming to Grapevine: * A Wisconsin company is planning a development with 490 hotel rooms, 100 condos (a timeshare format), and an indoor water park on Grapevine Mills Blvd. This development is back on the table as Stand Rock Resort and Water Park. Plans are similar to ...
- 31 Oct 2022 02:43
- Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
- Topic: Dallas: Miscellaneous Road Projects
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4687
Re: Dallas: Miscellaneous Road Projects
The Swiss Ave./Munger Blvd. intersection recently got a pedestrian upgrade, in the form of new warning signage and horizontal flashing lights. The Ch.5 report talks about how residents were concerned for safety at that crossing. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/dallas-historic-swiss-avenue-gets-saf...
- 29 Oct 2022 09:38
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Richardson: misc. developments
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4555
Richardson: misc. developments
A recently torn-down office complex east of 75-Central on Spring Valley by the DART Red/Orange Line station, is due to become the site of a new apartment complex. Almost 300 units will be built there. No construction or completion timeline was given. https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2022/10/2...
- 27 Oct 2022 03:45
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!
- Replies: 124
- Views: 46114
Re: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!
After Hillwood spilled the early beans on this one, H-E-B is finally confirming a store will be built in north Fort Worth. It will be at N. Riverside/Heritage Trace Pkwy., just east of Alliance Town Center. November 16 will be when groundbreaking happens, with more specifics to come. https://fortwor...
- 21 Oct 2022 19:43
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: Restaurants: general news/development
- Replies: 173
- Views: 192785
Re: Restaurants: general news/development
WFAA is reporting that Reunion Tower has a new restaurant, called Crown Block. It is based in Las Vegas. For the first time, the restaurant level in the tower *won't* spin around. Those behind Crown Block will also be operating the event space on the other floor, which can still spin around if those...
- 21 Oct 2022 05:48
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: DTD: West End Square
- Replies: 72
- Views: 56877
Re: DTD: West End Square
Been walking through here on lunch breaks again recently now that the weather has finally cooled down, and it looks like some of the trees didn't make it through the summer drought. Super unfortunate. How’s the activity level here? Sometimes there a few people and others a bit more, but that might ...
- 17 Oct 2022 12:26
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!
- Replies: 124
- Views: 46114
- 17 Oct 2022 04:43
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Harwood District: Bleu Ciel (390 FT / 33 ST)
- Replies: 315
- Views: 269137
Re: Harwood Int'l District: Bleu Ciel (390 FT / 33 ST)
Amazing. Only 4 sales (3 in January, 1 in February) in all of 2022.
Will they have to auction the rest off?
Will they have to auction the rest off?
- 16 Oct 2022 09:44
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: The Grocery Store Thread 2.0
- Replies: 51
- Views: 54650
Re: The Grocery Store Thread 2.0
Kroger buying Albertsons!!! https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/13/shares-of-albertsons-jump-on-report-of-potential-merger-with-grocery-giant-kroger.html But we don't know how much the Feds will like this deal--if they like it at all. They will surely be told they'll have sell stores and/or divisions. Thi...
- 13 Oct 2022 01:35
- Forum: The Airports
- Topic: American Airlines
- Replies: 32
- Views: 35386
Re: American Airlines
The home base for the OneWorld partnership, which American is a major part, is moving to American's HQ (original posting in the City Issues: Corporate Relocations thread).
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=26
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=26
- 13 Oct 2022 01:31
- Forum: The Airports
- Topic: American Airlines
- Replies: 32
- Views: 35386
Re: American Airlines
This is the most confusing sub-headline I have seen in a while when rendering to DFW. The employee-only 'hospitality complex' will be built on a 300-acre corporate campus the Dallas-based air carrier is constructing in Fort Worth. So the carrier is based in Dallas but is in Fort Worth guess they th...
- 13 Oct 2022 01:19
- Forum: Rail + Guided Transit
- Topic: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
- Replies: 519
- Views: 442881
Re: Dallas Area Rapid Transit
What is DARTs plan to replace their rolling stock. Maybe with some Stadler FLIRTS or something, the original rolling stock should be approaching 20 years old if not older. Light rail started for DART in 1996, so at least some of their fleet has to be that old. I'm guessing, with the destination dis...
- 13 Oct 2022 00:46
- Forum: The Airports
- Topic: McKinney National Airport
- Replies: 13
- Views: 15861
Re: McKinney National Airport
McKinney eyes its own commercial airport as an alternative to DFW, Love Field
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/air ... ove-field/
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/air ... ove-field/
- 11 Oct 2022 03:03
- Forum: The Airports
- Topic: American Airlines
- Replies: 32
- Views: 35386
Re: American Airlines
American is planning a new headquarters hotel for employees and trainees at its home office campus south of DFW Airport. It will replace an existing on-site hotel for flight attendant trainees.
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texa ... 498976.php
https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texa ... 498976.php
- 07 Oct 2022 06:17
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Southlake Town Square
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2063
Re: Southlake Town Square
The people known for grammar/spelling/usage in media have obviously been shown the door over the years.
- 07 Oct 2022 06:15
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Flower Mound: Misc. Developments
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4616
Re: Flower Mound: Misc. Developments
Massive Flower Mound Ranch Project Approved After Years of Planning Along with the project, work will take place to build an overpass for US 377 over FM 1171. The entire Flower Mound Ranch project could be as much as 40 years in the making. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/massive-flower-mound-ran...
- 06 Oct 2022 11:58
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Southlake Town Square
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2063
Southlake Town Square
Southlake Town Square will add these new stores in 2023
https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news ... -2023.html
https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news ... -2023.html
- 06 Oct 2022 06:15
- Forum: Texas Urban/Suburban/Exurban Development
- Topic: Mineral Wells: Baker Hotel
- Replies: 2
- Views: 11953
Re: Mineral Wells: Baker Hotel
Apparently those behind the renovation and eventual reopening of the hotel are just now starting on the work to redo and renovate the Baker.
https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news ... wells.html
https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news ... wells.html
- 26 Sep 2022 15:45
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Fort Worth: The Shops at Clearfork
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10325
Re: Fort Worth: The Shops at Clearfork
A Gucci boutique is opening this week at the Shops at Clearfork.
https://fortworth.culturemap.com/news/f ... clearfork/
https://fortworth.culturemap.com/news/f ... clearfork/
- 26 Sep 2022 04:07
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Grand Prairie Development
- Replies: 47
- Views: 53629
Re: Grand Prairie Development
The TX 161-Bush Turnpike corridor has snagged 2 more developments. A Bass Pro Shops (yes, the area's third) and an Andretti Indoor Karting center will both be built on the east side of 161 and south of the Ikea store. https://www.dallasnews.com/business/retail/2022/09/23/grand-prairies-sh-161-is-get...
- 24 Sep 2022 06:29
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Southern Dallas: misc. developments
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1676
Re: Southern Dallas: misc. developments
Another project has been announced. Affordable Housing and Mixed-Use Development Planned in Southern Dallas Neighborhood There will be 300 homes, a retail commercial component, a boutique hotel, a medical clinic, and green space. It will be on Simpson Stuart Rd. east of Lancaster Rd. https://www.nbc...
- 24 Sep 2022 06:22
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Downtown Dallas: Magnolia Hotel
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3275
Re: Downtown Dallas: Magnolia Hotel
I wonder how they're going to add 3 floors, and where.
- 22 Sep 2022 02:42
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!
- Replies: 124
- Views: 46114
Re: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!
There were people waiting outside the Frisco store since 6pm Tuesday for it to open.
https://youtu.be/1spZ9PJZPgM
https://youtu.be/VaiaiBI22po
https://youtu.be/zIesQPz1jo8
https://youtu.be/1spZ9PJZPgM
https://youtu.be/VaiaiBI22po
https://youtu.be/zIesQPz1jo8
- 21 Sep 2022 05:20
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!
- Replies: 124
- Views: 46114
Re: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!
The Frisco location opens at 6am Wednesday morning. https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/frisco/business/2022/09/20/first-look-h-e-b-readies-for-frisco-opening/ https://www.fox4news.com/news/north-texass-first-h-e-b-opens-wednesday-in-frisco-heres-what-it-looks-like-inside https://www.nbcdf...
- 31 Aug 2022 17:22
- Forum: The Pitch
- Topic: Dallas Cowboys: Forbes most valuable sports team
- Replies: 15
- Views: 20267
Re: Dallas Cowboys: Forbes most valuable sports team
The newest Forbes list is out. What a surprise, Jerry's team is tops again.
Value: $8 billion
Revenue: nearly $1.1 billion
https://fortworth.culturemap.com/news/e ... on-forbes/
Value: $8 billion
Revenue: nearly $1.1 billion
https://fortworth.culturemap.com/news/e ... on-forbes/
- 26 Aug 2022 10:30
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Argyle: misc. developments
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1599
Argyle: misc. developments
Big box stores, hotel, fast food planned for Argyle development
https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/202 ... velopment/
https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/202 ... velopment/
- 25 Aug 2022 11:53
- Forum: The Pitch
- Topic: Frisco: PGA headquarters, course, tournaments
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10600
Re: Frisco: PGA headquarters, course, tournaments
(cross-post from the Suburban > Fields Ranch thread)
Reception held last Monday for staff and members as the new PGA headquarters opens.
https://starlocalmedia.com/friscoenterp ... 1d74a.html
Reception held last Monday for staff and members as the new PGA headquarters opens.
https://starlocalmedia.com/friscoenterp ... 1d74a.html
- 25 Aug 2022 11:47
- Forum: Suburban + Exurban Development
- Topic: Frisco: Fields Ranch development
- Replies: 63
- Views: 35782
Re: Frisco: Fields Ranch development
The PGA headquarters complex must have opened up this week. A big splashy reception for staff and members was held Monday to show off all the amenities. It will have golf simulators, large bunker, chipping and putting areas, indoor/outdoor hitting bays and instructional technology , as well as a mus...
- 17 Aug 2022 16:24
- Forum: The Parks, Trails, + Miscellaneous Infrastructure
- Topic: Downtown: Klyde Warren Park
- Replies: 228
- Views: 182989
Re: Downtown: Klyde Warren Park
...and maybe another thing: They probably want to recirculate/recycle as much of that water as possible. Spraying the street and passing cars means less water going back into what can be used for the fountain.
- 17 Aug 2022 16:02
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Fort Worth: misc. developments
- Replies: 107
- Views: 70597
Re: Fort Worth: misc. developments
This one's probably much more than "misc.", but.... Omni Fort Worth plans $217M expansion with second hotel tower, garage and restaurant This would give the Omni 1008 rooms total (which would be bigger than the downtown Dallas Omni in amount of guest rooms). A 200-space parking garage woul...
- 13 Aug 2022 10:33
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Southern Dallas: misc. developments
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1676
Southern Dallas: misc. developments
Former SMU Football Player Plans Southern Dallas Housing An apartment complex and retail are planned on Bonnie View just north of I-20. Amazingly, the developer is NOT asking for any subsidies or other city help. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/former-smu-football-player-plans-southern-dallas-hou...
- 11 Aug 2022 11:10
- Forum: Urban Development
- Topic: Fort Worth: misc. developments
- Replies: 107
- Views: 70597
Re: Fort Worth: misc. developments
21-acre retail center planned for far north Fort Worth
The location is along Bonds Ranch Rd. just east of Bus US 287. No specifics as to what retail will locate there.
https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/ ... fort-worth
The location is along Bonds Ranch Rd. just east of Bus US 287. No specifics as to what retail will locate there.
https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/ ... fort-worth
- 11 Aug 2022 05:55
- Forum: The Bus + Roads/Highways/Bridges
- Topic: Harry Hines makeover
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3699
Harry Hines makeover
Plans are coming together to remake Harry Hines between NW Hwy. and its south end in the Uptown/Victory area. More sidewalks, shelters at bus stops, and a redone intersection with Webb Chapel Extension are just some of the changes/improvements planned. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/transportation/...
- 05 Aug 2022 12:48
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!
- Replies: 124
- Views: 46114
Re: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!
Proving your point: John Eagle Honda, which is farther up Lemmon from this site, advertises that it's in Uptown. :lol: Or my favorite—Uptown Chrysler Dodge. Literally across the street from Love Field on Mockingbird. That dealership originally opened as Love Field Chrysler Dodge, and only had that ...
- 02 Aug 2022 09:26
- Forum: The Airports
- Topic: DFW Airport
- Replies: 420
- Views: 349992
Re: DFW Airport
If Southwest goes to DFW, would they end up with their own terminal? I wouldn't guess American would be in any mood to share.
- 28 Jul 2022 03:28
- Forum: City Issues/News
- Topic: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!
- Replies: 124
- Views: 46114
Re: H-E-B Has Finally Arrived in DFW!!!
Current lists... Open:::: Burleson - 165 N.W. John Jones Dr. Cleburne - 600 W. Henderson Corsicana - 201 S. 15th St. Ennis - 101 S. Clay St. Granbury - 3804 U.S. Hwy. 377 Hudson Oaks - 100 Hudson Oaks Dr. Waxahachie - 800 Hwy. 77 (This list doesn't include H-E-B's Central Market stores.) Coming soon...